There has been a lot of attention on Hawaii leaders who have spoken out against House Bill 444 and civil unions. I’d like to draw attention to a great proponent of gay rights, Congressman Neil Abercrombie. Although he was in Washington D.C. at the time of the hearing, Congressman Abercrombie submitted testimony in support of HB444.
In his testimony Representative Abercrombie writes, “This bill offers homosexuals equality under the law and ensures basic human rights.”
“The gay and lesbian citizens of Hawaii are good citizens; they pay taxes and follow laws. It is shameful that while they must give their equal share to the government, the government will not give them equal protection.”
Mr. Abercrombie’s statements highlight one of the strongest arguments for the passage of House Bill 444, we are all citizens of this great country and we all deserve equal protection under the law.
Suze Orman made a great point about the protection marriage affords couples financially. That protection should not be an exclusive right of heterosexual couples. Watch Suze Orman’s Valentine’s Day Wish on YouTube.
Thank you, Congressman Neil Abercrombie.
Thank you, Suze Orman.
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March 2, 2009 at 8:08 am
Thom
Ditto on the thank you as well 🙂
March 9, 2009 at 6:58 am
Kiana
I thank you Neil Abercrombie and my family and friends thank you. I am a local Hawaiian. I just saw your interview on KITV about your announcement to run for Governor. You have my vote and I will spread the word! Thank you for not allowing yourself to be swayed along with the power churches as some other political leaders have. You spoke out responsibly and intelligently supporting civil rights for the gay community according to the constitution. My family and I are Christian believers and we have studied the bible all our lives. We do not simply go with what the church leaders tell us. It is very dangerous when groups of people follow the leader blindly and rally together against minorities. Thank you for doing what you can to not let history repeat itself.