Friday, November 07, 2003

WISCONSIN GOVERNOR VETOES BILL DEFINING MAN-WOMAN MARRIAGE

Based on this story, it's understandable that the Governor of the State of Wisconsin is a Democrat.
Gov. Jim Doyle vetoed a bill Friday that would define marriage in Wisconsin as solely between a man and woman, saying state law already clearly prohibits same-sex marriage and the legislation was "mean-spirited."

State law now defines marriage as a contract between a husband and wife. But supporters of the bill have warned that activist judges could interpret the language loosely and redefine marriage to allow gay couples to wed. They said the bill would ensure gay marriage would not be allowed or recognized in Wisconsin.

"This bill is just another example of the Legislature focusing its time and energy on divisive, mean-spirited bills that do nothing to grow Wisconsin's economy, make health care more affordable and accessible, or improve our public schools," said Doyle, a Democrat.
Mean-spirited? Toward whom? I don't think so.

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