Comments on: Hawaii lawmakers cautious on future of civil union bill

By: Kapiolani

Kapiolani — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 05:41:23 +0000

I’m a lesbian who just lost her best friend and life mate this jan. 09, and because we weren’t allowed by state and fed. law. I was not recognized by the state as her next of kin, I was able to do half of what she wanted, I was nit allowed to collect her ash for scattering her ashes in the ocean [she did do the paperwork as well.
If you have a life partner please do all the paper work that needs to be done so your survivor is protected as well as yourself

By: everett

everett — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 03:43:30 +0000

Those senate democrats in Hawaii sound like a bunch of cowards…talk about mediocre leadership.

By: mike

mike — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:03:56 +0000

Emphasize that the reason there is fear of a backlash and therefor commitment of Senate to vote gay rights is because the crowd sizes demonstrating. I’ve only seen photos of Hawaii but it appears the anti gay rights demos are far bigger than the pro gay rights demos. We have not been putting our bodies on the line and shouting as loud as our detractors.

In Sacramento recently and in Chico, California I have been disappointed at our low turnouts. Wake up folks. And those that do come to rallies call a few friends and ask them to call a few friends. That’s what our enemies are doing. Politicians feel strongest with a crowd behind them. They don’t want to be recalled or voted out. You don’t have to do anything at a rally but be there.

By: RICK N NICK

RICK N NICK — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 14:09:51 +0000

CAUTIOUS ?? OVER GIVING US OUR CIVIL RIGHTS?? W T F !??

By: RICK

RICK — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 11:35:01 +0000

UNCERTAIN !!!!!???????????? JUST DO IT !!!!!! LETS ALL SUE THE STATES FOR DISCRIMMINATION AND THE GOUPS THAT PREVENT US FROM GETTING THEM–POLITICAL AND RELIGIOUS !!!!!!!!!!!

By: Randy

Randy — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 01:32:22 +0000

It boggles the mind that an island economy would work so hard to lose business. In what may be a depression. No pineapple for you!

By: Walter

Walter — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:28:02 +0000

Aloha from Hawaii. Please don’t come to Homophobic Hawaii…spend your tourist dollars elsewhere. You are not welcome here. These islands are run by the big churches and others of like mind. They have spent thousands advertising everywhere against us. The missionaries stole our land and these religious organizations have stolen our Aloha.

By: Morgan

Morgan — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:50:28 +0000

Welcome to the 21 century, Hawaii, if you can get your act together.

By: MarkSB

MarkSB — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:43:57 +0000

Here is a novel idea in this economic downturn, with tourism facing major declines…approve the damn bill and encourage Gays and Lesbians to visit the Islands and spend their cash! What a great stimulus plan! Win Win for everyone!