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"In order to become law, the amendment must now pass in the Democratic-controlled Iowa Senate, where Majority Leader Mike Gronstal, a Council Bluffs Democrat, has vowed to block it..."
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Iowa has a wonderful history of being on the cutting edge of minority rights. Non-caucasians and women in particular have found the state to be ahead of the curve in granting equal rights for jobs, voting, and even marriage. In all cases, Iowa has been a leader for the nation. Definition of marriage is no exception. Twenty years from now, this week's vote in the Iowa House will appear as much an embarassment as holding membership in the KKK, votes for school segregation, or campaigning against women's suffrage. Many people hold very strong opinions on both sides of the issue. Until that time, we must hope that personal dislikes and hatred don't become the driving factors for lawmakers who have more important tasks than rewriting a document that has served Iowa well for many decades. Dealing with economics, job creation, and education are much more vital than promoting hatred and bigotry.
ReplyDeleteWhy won't the democrats in the Senate at least allow a state vote? It's what the people want.
ReplyDeleteOr at least let the Democrats vote the ruling in, instead of hiding behind the Iowa Supreme Court, and letting them take the fall?
ReplyDeleteMost people don't have a problem with allowing gays and lesbians to marry, they just want the legislators or voters to make that decision. They don't want judges legislating from the bench.