So, this is what history looks like.
The Nevada State Assembly voted last night to override the veto of Governor Jim Gibbons on a bill giving legal rights to domestic partners. Nevada has become the 17th state to recognize the relationships of gay and lesbian couples under state law. Not marriage, but at least we're being recognized. it's a step. The new law takes effect October 1.
The governor says the people of Nevada were against the bill. He says gay folks are okay, but that we don't deserve the same rights as regular people; if we want some--and we only get some, not all--protections, we ought to get down to a lawyer's office and draft up a contract to protect us. Everyone else can just shoot craps, hit the drive-thru wedding chapels and follow up with a 99-cent buffet, but the gays gotta get it in writin' with all the proper signatures and stamps.
However, assemblywoman Sheila Leslie, a Democrat from Reno, called the Gibbon's smackdown an “historic vote for equality and justice,” and added, “This is the most important civil rights legislation we’ve had in all my years here and I am so happy and honored to be a part of it.”
Yes, it is, Sharon. Indeed.
And, way to go, Nevada. Now, it's just a hop, skip and a jump for marriage equality.
Another historic action on the road to equality - bigots who stand alone are being taken down more and more often. A very good sign of things to come.
ReplyDeleteOne state at a time, unfortunatly Illinois isnt one of them at the moment.
ReplyDeletesuch a joke in a state that grants marriage AND DIVORCE equally easily.
ReplyDeleteHA!! I love it. This is the 2nd time in just a few months that the assembly has over-ridden a dumbass governor. Hello!! Equality is in, and if you're not careful, you'll be out.
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