Statement of Governor Dean on Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Ruling

[Rose Siding]

MANCHESTER--Democratic presidential candidate Governor Howard Dean, M.D., issued the following statement today in response to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruling:

"As Governor of Vermont, I was proud to sign the nation's first law establishing civil unions for same-sex couples. Today, the Massachusetts Court appears to have taken a similar approach to the Vermont Supreme Court and its decision that led to our civil unions law. One way or another, the state should afford same-sex couples equal treatment under law in areas such as health insurance, hospital visitation and inheritance rights.

"There will be those who try to use the decision today to divide Americans. Instead, this decision should be viewed as an opportunity to affirm what binds us together -- a fundamental belief in the equality of human beings, regardless of race, gender or sexual orientation."

http://www.deanforamerica.com/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=10573&JServSessionIdr003=3lkrnq8pn1.app195a&security=1&news_iv_ctrl=1301

[Socialist Christian]

1. Such Courage

Thats why he's my canidate, his approval rating was still high after the C.U, law so the opposition cant use it against him. I hope he puts gep and kerry on the sport with it, esp... kerry

[Rose Siding]

2. Have you read what he said after he signed the VT law?

He was so conciliatory and respectful of both sides.

Gov. Howard Dean's statement after signing

http://rutlandherald.com/hdean/6607

[tsipple]

3. Wow

I'm just in awe of the power of that statement Dean made. It's wonderful.

[Rose Siding]

4. It makes it easier to see

why he gets some support now from both sides he struggled with when he was Gov.

They know he's an inclusive leader.

[Jacobin]

5. Just AMAZING to listen to the pronouncements of a humane, rational

human being....as opposed to the errant utterances of the Idiot in Chief.

Good god I want him to win the presidency.......:bounce:

[MoonAndSun]

6. Very effective statement, especially the one about this ruling

being used to divide Americans. A brief but very powerful message, IMHO.

[Socialist Christian]

7. He is the savior of the party

Honestly one thing we liberals lack are leaders with a stiff backbone. With the exception of kucinich,sharpton and braun, hes the only one who doesnt appear to be a repuke-in disguise. He is indeed a believer and practitioner of Altruism. After his stint in the bronx who can clame otherwise