Governor Schwarzenegger Vetoes Gay Marriage Bill
And thus upholds the will of the voters.
Reuters reports: “California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger in a widely expected move vetoed a bill on Thursday that would have allowed gay couples to marry.”
But at least he’s wearing a pink necktie.
“The Republican governor had earlier this month indicated he would veto the bill passed by California’s Democrat-led legislature. The bill was the first of its kind approved by a state legislature.
Schwarzenegger said he would leave the contentious issue of same-sex marriage to voters and the courts. “I do not believe the legislature can reverse an initiative approved by the people of California,” he said in a written statement.
“This bill simply adds confusion to a constitutional issue,” Schwarzenegger wrote. “If the ban of same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, this bill is not necessary. If the ban is constitutional, this bill is ineffective.”
Nothing more needs to be added. But, alas, liberal Democrats are quick to pounce.
California Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez sharply criticized Schwarzenegger’s veto.
“History will show that Gov. Schwarzenegger had a chance to end the last vestige of legal discrimination in our state,” Nunez said in a statement. “Instead of choosing the way of the future the governor has aligned himself with the enemies of equal rights for all.”
Guess Nunez is referring to the majority of California voters.
California voters approved a ballot measure five years ago defining marriage as between a man and woman, a law San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom defied in 2004 by issuing city marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
Newsom’s move sparked a national firestorm and has forced a showdown in state court over California’s voter-approved ban on gay marriage.
Thanks, Gavin.
Predictable liberal strategy: If you can’t persuade the voters, leverage the courts.
UPDATE:
Say Anything agrees with Arnold
OutsideTheBeltway points to problems in Connecticut
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September 29th, 2005 at 5:46 pm
I bet he’s not getting any tonight.
While I dislike Arnold S. for many things, I have to admire him for sticking up for the people. He is a supporter of gay “rights”, but has shown himself to be a great governor by overlooking his personal beliefs and doing the will of the people. Way to go, Gov.
September 29th, 2005 at 7:03 pm
Go Governator! How many Governors in this nation would actually “uphold the will of the voters” like this? Let alone look past personal and family beliefs. (I agree wtih Amy, he’s probably not getting any tonight. ;) )
September 30th, 2005 at 4:32 am
THIS is why …
September 30th, 2005 at 9:32 am
If its the will of the people then how is the Governor doing wrong?
September 30th, 2005 at 12:49 pm
Simple. Opponents only criticize Republicans for being out of step with Californians when it is something they DISAGREE with.
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