Thursday, August 21, 2014

Governor McAuliffe Statement on Supreme Court’s Decision to Grant Stay in Same-Sex Marriage Case


Governor Terry McAuliffe released the following statement in reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to grant a stay that will delay same-sex marriages in Virginia until the court decides whether or not it will hear the case:

“Today’s decision is a temporary delay to the inevitable conclusion that Virginians who love each other should have the opportunity to marry regardless of their sexual orientation. Building a new Virginia economy means creating an environment that is open and welcoming to all, where world-class innovators and entrepreneurs can locate without fear of discrimination. That is why  my first act as Governor banned discrimination in the state workplace based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and why I support marriage equality in Virginia as a key ingredient of that economy of the future.

“I applaud Attorney General Mark Herring for his continued efforts to see this case concluded as quickly as possible, and I hope the Supreme Court takes immediate action to uphold the 4thCircuit’s decision so that Virginia can finally take this next important step in our history. In the meantime, my administration will make the necessary preparations so that we are ready to implement this decision if the ruling is upheld.”


Our Notes:  Isn't this what our forefathers fought for?  So that there could be gay rights?  Wasn't that already added into the US Constitution?  97th Amendment, the right to be free and gay?  Now isn't it that in a republic this can be voted by the will of the people?  In a democracy, it's just forced onto the people.  Which one are we seeing in this state now?  If there is one upside to trampling all over the will of the people, it's that certain bloodlines should never reproduce.  We just got that wish the difficult way.

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