Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Hawaii Added to List of Gay Marriage States

It appears that the state's are falling like dominoes now...

Hawaii is set to become the latest US state to allow gay marriage after it passed a bill legalising same-sex unions.

The state's Senate approved the measure by 19 votes to 4.

Hawaii's Democratic governor indicated he would sign the bill into law without delay. It is expected to come into effect on 2 December.

Same-sex marriages are currently legal in 14 US states and the District of Columbia.

Correspondents say the bill is likely to make Hawaii a popular wedding destination for same-sex couples.

Obama 'proud'

Researchers at the University of Hawaii have said that the law will boost tourism income by $217m (£136m) over the next three years.

"I look forward to signing this significant piece of legislation, which provides marriage equity and fully recognises and protects religious freedoms," Governor Neil Abercrombie said on Tuesday.

US President Barack Obama welcomed Tuesday's vote, saying: "I've always been proud to have been born in Hawaii, and today's vote makes me even prouder."

Here;  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-24921752

Well....isn't that heart warming...our Commander of Lies is "PROUD".  Boy-o-boy...that sure is an understatement.

Seriously, how much longer Lord?  When is your mercy going to end?  What day will it be when you say, "Enough!"

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