Governor to Decide the Fate of Traditional Marriage in Hawaii

       On the last day of the legislative session, the Hawaii legislature passed a bill legalizing civil unions.  If signed into law by Governor Linda Lingle, Hawaii will become the sixth state to grant essentially all the rights of traditional marriage to same-sex couples.  Five other states and the District of Columbia permit same-sex marriage, although in no state has same-sex marriage been established through a vote of the people.  As has occurred across the Nation, the Hawaiian legislature failed to allow the people to vote when it approved the equivalent to same-sex marriage.  If Governor Lingle allows this bill to become law, she will strike yet another blow to democracy.   

        She has not stated whether she will veto the bill or allow it to become law, but she has until July 6, 2010, to make a decision.   As Advocates continues to fight for traditional marriage through its defense of California’s Proposition 8, we will be in prayer that Governor Lingle will recognize the role of traditional marriage in society and take a stand to protect both traditional marriage and the people’s vote.    

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