Connecticut approves gay civil unions

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Story here. Apparently, this makes Connecticut the first state to do so without a push from the judicial branch. They just went out and did it on their own.

"The vote we cast today will reverberate around the country and it will send a wave of hope to many people, to thousands of people across the country," said Sen. Andrew McDonald, who is gay.

The law was signed by the governor, a Republican, who seems to represent a more moderate view than the president.

"I have said all along that I believe in no discrimination of any kind, and I think that this bill accomplishes that, while at the same time preserving the traditional language that a marriage is between a man and a woman," Rell said.

Of course, the bigots are still out there:

Brian Brown, head of the Family Institute of Connecticut, said his group intends to keep the issue squarely before the public.

"Our mission will be to let every person know in the state of Connecticut which lawmakers voted to redefine marriage, and which lawmakers voted to protect marriage," he said.

I say fine, keep the issue in front of the public. Then, in 6 months to a year when there have been no threats to heterosexual marriage the public will start wondering what the hell people like Brian Brown are all worried about.