Mon Nov 16, 2009 at 09:30:00 AM EST
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Star Ledger ran an editorial yesterday on marriage equality that closed with a powerful ending:And in the end, this is not about gut feelings anyway. Gay people in New Jersey are not asking the Legislature for love and acceptance. They want equality under the law. And there is simply no justification for denying that. Governor Corzine is ready to sign marriage equality. But he can't do that until the Legislature acts.
This is a gut-check moment. It's time for the people who work in our statehouse to lead, as they promised the voters they would when they were elected. Our leaders should go on the record regarding whether they support equality under the law for all of New Jersey's residents. Here's what Senator Lesniak had to say: "There's no doubt that there are quite a few legislators who would rather see this go away than have to vote for or against it," said Sen. Ray Lesniak (D-Union), who supports gay marriage. "I don't think we should duck this issue." There aren't any acceptable reasons for delay or ducking. And we need that vote to say Yes to all our families. Gay and straight, we're counting on them now. |
| Jason Springer :: SL on Marriage Equality: There is simply no justification for denying equality under the law |
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