Wednesday, September 07, 2005

Novel Idea - Voters Decide

I found this interesting,Schwarzenegger to veto bill allowing gay marriage, where will this leave him in one of the largest "blue states". I do like the intent of his message -- government can not be allowed to override the will of the people; however, he mentions the courts -- I hope he doesn't think politicians shouldn't but a select few judges can...
Schwarzenegger to veto bill allowing gay marriage
SACRAMENTO (AP) - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger announced Wednesday that he will veto a bill that would allow gay marriages in California.
Schwarzenegger said the legislation, given final approval Tuesday by lawmakers, would conflict with the intent of voters when they approved a ballot initiative five years ago. Proposition 22 prevents California from recognizing same-sex marriages performed in other states or countries.
"We cannot have a system where the people vote and the Legislature derails that vote," the governor's press secretary, Margita Thompson, said in a statement. "Out of respect for the will of the people, the governor will veto (the bill)."

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