Take A Look At The Governator
Five years ago, voters handily defeated a measure allowing gays to be married, and protected the institution of marriage; reserving it for one man and one woman. The California legislature—the branch of "the people"—passed an initiative overturning the will of the voters. Gov. Arnold is about to weigh in on the measure.
Schwarzenegger said the legislation, given final approval Tuesday by lawmakers, would conflict with the intent of voters when they approved a ballot initiative five years ago. Proposition 22 prevents California from recognizing same-sex marriages performed in other states or countries.
"We cannot have a system where the people vote and the Legislature derails that vote," the governor's press secretary, Margita Thompson, said in a statement. "Out of respect for the will of the people, the governor will veto (the bill)."
Despite his promised veto, Schwarzenegger "believes gay couples are entitled to full protection under the law and should not be discriminated against based upon their relationship," the statement said.
"He is proud that California provides the most rigorous protections in the nation for domestic partners," it added.
The Republican governor had indicated previously that he would veto the bill, saying the debate over same-sex marriage should be decided by voters or the courts.
That is correct. Much like another actor of note did so many years ago, Arnold has not only drawn a line in the sand against the Left in Hollywood, but has stated he will stand up for what the voters decide. BRAVO! A politician that finally gets the notion that the people are the ultimate arbiters. Especially when they engage in the constitutionally-protected right to have their say at a ballot box.
I do stand with Arnold on one point though. Domestic partnerships I have no problem with. Whether you are gay or you are lesbian, if you choose a "partner," and you feel that is the person you will live the rest of your life with, then you can go through the proper process to give them the same rights as a spouse. They may inherit what you wish them to inherit. They may share in life or death decisions.
The argument from the Left side of the spectrum is they can still be discriminated against when it comes to health insurance. Well, DUH! Of course. And the Left does not seem to get this perfectly valid and common-sense idea. Health care is not a right. It is a privilege that one has if they can afford it, or is a luxury for those that have employers willing to pay for it. It never has been a right, much to the dismay of Sen. Clinton.
But the simple point is that the governor of California is going to stand on the side of the people, and back their decision. And should the veto be appealed through the courts, by some strange miracle as I have never heard of such a thing, then I expect Arnold to emulate Andrew Jackson, when he famously stated, "Justice Marshall has made his decision. Let him enforce it." Let the courts render their decisions, but they cannot enforce them. And should this sort of issue ever reach the Supreme Court, I do pray that they will see this in the black and white that could not be more plain and spoken.
The voters have spoken. They do not want this. Maybe in years to come, they will change their minds, but until then it is not the business of the legislature to usurp their power. And it is the governor’s job to defend that. Regardless of his reasoning, which a few have questioned, it is his job, nonetheless.
The Bunny ;)
Five years ago, voters handily defeated a measure allowing gays to be married, and protected the institution of marriage; reserving it for one man and one woman. The California legislature—the branch of "the people"—passed an initiative overturning the will of the voters. Gov. Arnold is about to weigh in on the measure.
Schwarzenegger said the legislation, given final approval Tuesday by lawmakers, would conflict with the intent of voters when they approved a ballot initiative five years ago. Proposition 22 prevents California from recognizing same-sex marriages performed in other states or countries.
"We cannot have a system where the people vote and the Legislature derails that vote," the governor's press secretary, Margita Thompson, said in a statement. "Out of respect for the will of the people, the governor will veto (the bill)."
Despite his promised veto, Schwarzenegger "believes gay couples are entitled to full protection under the law and should not be discriminated against based upon their relationship," the statement said.
"He is proud that California provides the most rigorous protections in the nation for domestic partners," it added.
The Republican governor had indicated previously that he would veto the bill, saying the debate over same-sex marriage should be decided by voters or the courts.
That is correct. Much like another actor of note did so many years ago, Arnold has not only drawn a line in the sand against the Left in Hollywood, but has stated he will stand up for what the voters decide. BRAVO! A politician that finally gets the notion that the people are the ultimate arbiters. Especially when they engage in the constitutionally-protected right to have their say at a ballot box.
I do stand with Arnold on one point though. Domestic partnerships I have no problem with. Whether you are gay or you are lesbian, if you choose a "partner," and you feel that is the person you will live the rest of your life with, then you can go through the proper process to give them the same rights as a spouse. They may inherit what you wish them to inherit. They may share in life or death decisions.
The argument from the Left side of the spectrum is they can still be discriminated against when it comes to health insurance. Well, DUH! Of course. And the Left does not seem to get this perfectly valid and common-sense idea. Health care is not a right. It is a privilege that one has if they can afford it, or is a luxury for those that have employers willing to pay for it. It never has been a right, much to the dismay of Sen. Clinton.
But the simple point is that the governor of California is going to stand on the side of the people, and back their decision. And should the veto be appealed through the courts, by some strange miracle as I have never heard of such a thing, then I expect Arnold to emulate Andrew Jackson, when he famously stated, "Justice Marshall has made his decision. Let him enforce it." Let the courts render their decisions, but they cannot enforce them. And should this sort of issue ever reach the Supreme Court, I do pray that they will see this in the black and white that could not be more plain and spoken.
The voters have spoken. They do not want this. Maybe in years to come, they will change their minds, but until then it is not the business of the legislature to usurp their power. And it is the governor’s job to defend that. Regardless of his reasoning, which a few have questioned, it is his job, nonetheless.
The Bunny ;)
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