Comments on: NH gay marriage bill goes to governor

By: Joe Haley

Joe Haley — Thu, 28 May 2009 18:36:15 +0000

We cannot go against Gay Marriage because it is disrespectful and very bad. I think that we should allow the Same-Sex marriage bill and allow Gay couples to marry in the State of New Hampshire. It doesn`t matter if someone is gay, you should treat them with respect and help them out. Lynch should singed the bill anyway. I have a friend who supports Same-Sex Marriage and she is gay. She wants to marry a Woman. And that woman would be Dana Lang.

By: randyL

randyL — Thu, 07 May 2009 21:08:49 +0000

I want the names of these so-called gay friends…do they really exist? I find that hard to believe….ps all of Joe’s contact information is on his Facebook page at the bottom. Telephone no. and website information and address….ask/tell

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 07 May 2009 11:53:45 +0000

“Equal protection” requires “Equal”, not something else. Either every couple must be allowed to marry, or no couples may marry. As long as some can and others can’t, the two classes do not have “equal” rights. Lynch knows this. His assertions to the contrary are transparent lies.

I sincerely doubt that “civil union” would be acceptable to most couples.

By: Matt

Matt — Thu, 07 May 2009 06:26:11 +0000

It takes 30 days for it to become law if he does nothing. He seems to be a good guy and is obviously worried about the effect of signing it (backlash from the right) and vetoing it (starting a fight with the legislature and his own party). I think he might do nothing, but it won’t be a short wait.

By: Bud E.

Bud E. — Thu, 07 May 2009 06:16:18 +0000

I sent the letter below the Govenor office:

Dear Gov. Lynch,

Please do the right thing and sign the Civil Marriage Equality Bill. If you do so, you will be remembered and honored in generations to come for your courage and foresight.

The tide of history is on the side of equality for all Americans. Civil Unions are nothing more than another form of legal segregation. It is shameful in the 21st Century in America that some people still feel that they must create social ghettoes for those they fear or do not understand simply because they refuse to accept the full humanity and equality of their fellow human being.

Someday, soon, the last vestiges of discrimination will end — and you, Governor, can today make a monumental contribution to this historic inevitability.

Thank you.

Most Respectfully Yours,
“Bud” E. Lewis Evans, M.A.

By: Morgan

Morgan — Thu, 07 May 2009 03:41:46 +0000

I already wrote to his office asking why does he think NH civil unions are working when NJ civil unions are a failure.
And that I will give my tourisn dollare to the neighbor New England states with marriage equality.

By: shawn

shawn — Thu, 07 May 2009 01:17:53 +0000

Interesting turn of events here. Let’s hope Lynch has the intelligence AND compassion to do the right thing. I strongly, STRONGLY suggest that we all do our utmost best to contact his office and very “enthusiastically” encourage him to vote in our favor. Peace out.

By: Al

Al — Wed, 06 May 2009 23:23:05 +0000

I don’t think he will veto the bill. He will simply not sign it.

By: Al

Al — Wed, 06 May 2009 23:22:10 +0000

He will simply not sign on the bill.
He would be foolish IMO to veto it.

By: Bob

Bob — Wed, 06 May 2009 22:55:33 +0000

Given the recent events in Vermont and Maine, he’s going to look pretty foolish vetoing marriage equality.