RI Governor Vetoed same sex partner gay rights
The governor of Rhode Island has vetoed gay rights for funerals.This made the Gay rights guys quite angry.The RI governor wants this subject put to a statewide vote.
Angering gay rights supporters, Rhode Island Gov. Donald Carcieri Tuesday vetoed a bill that would give same-sex couples the right to plan the funerals of their deceased partners.
Calling the bill a “disturbing trend” toward the erosion of heterosexual marriage, Carcieri said the decision should be left up to the voters.
“If the General Assembly believes it would like to address the issue of domestic partnership, it should place the issue on the ballot and let the people of the State of Rhode Island decide,” Carcieri said in a letter to lawmakers.
via www.wpri.com
