Conservative County Embraces Gay Unions

[davidinalameda]

http://www.365gay.com/newscon05/06/060105nhMarr.htm

A state commission gauging the opinions of New Hampshire voters on same-sex marriage and civil unions wasn't sure what the reaction would be when it scheduled hearings in the state's most conservative county. But, by the time the public hearing ended it was clear that most people in the area support the idea of recognizing same-sex relationships.

The commission was created last May as part of a law passed to forbid the recognition of out-of-state same-sex marriages. In banning gay marriage, the legislature held open the possibility of creating civil unions, similar to those in neighboring Vermont.

The commission was asked to examine all state laws that would need to be rewritten -- including child custody and inheritance statutes -- should the state choose to allow civil unions.

[Imagine My Surprise]

1. Maybe that's what a "true conservative" is...

someone who says fuck off and get out of my bedroom! Along the lines of Barry Goldwater.

[davidinalameda]

2. I truly admire Goldwater

he was a true conservative who really believed what he said

I didn't agree with a lot of it but the man had principles--unlike the cons today