Transcription: Bishop Gene Robinson's Testimony to NH Lawmakers
by: Louise
Sat Feb 07, 2009 at 11:22:13 AM EST
http://pamshouseblend.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=9383This is perhaps one of the MOST compelling, reasonable and "well-thought-out"
speeches I have yet to encounter regarding the need for full and equal legal marriages.
Well done, sir, and many thanks for your eloquent and moving testimony.
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Video via WMUR in Manchester NH.
(My name is Gene Robinson) ... and I serve as episcopal bishop of New Hampshire. Last June my partner of 28 years and I, Mark Andrew and I, were joined in a civil union, for which we are very grateful.
I'm here to ask your support in making the promise of equality under the law a reality in New Hampshire by allowing us to translate that second class status into the civil right of marriage.
Since January 1, 2008, some 600 civil unions have been enacted. Think about what you were told eighteen months ago by those who wanted you to be fearful of this action.
