Not So Fast Connecticut Law Makers

Last week Connecticut law makers overwhelmingly voted in favor of civil unions to gay couples. The media made is sound like this was a piece of legislation that was favored by all in the Nutmeg State. Not so fast according to AP, 3000 protesters showed up to the State Capitol in Hartford, CT to denounce what the CT State lawmakers had done.

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) – About 3,000 protesters gathered at the state Capitol Sunday to denounce lawmakers who voted in favor of legislation last week that made Connecticut the second state to offer civil unions to gay couples.
Brian Brown, executive director of the Family Institute of Connecticut, urged opponents of the bill to vote against lawmakers who supported it in next year’s elections.

“Civil unions are merely a stepping stone to redefining marriage,” he said at Sunday’s rally. “Anyone who voted for this bill voted for same-sex marriage.”

Republican Gov. M. Jodi Rell signed the bill last week after it overwhelmingly passed the House and Senate. The law, which takes effect in October, also defines marriage as being between one man and one woman.

Vermont is the only other state to allow civil unions. Massachusetts allows gay couples to marry.

Meanwhile, about 80 gay rights activists took part in a mock wedding ceremony on the Capitol lawn Sunday, criticizing civil unions as second-class citizenship. Many said they were happy the state approved civil unions but wished lawmakers had given gays and lesbians full marriage rights.

Janet Peck and Carol Conklin, plaintiffs in a pending lawsuit challenging the state’s marriage laws excluding same-sex couples, said they have always dreamed of marrying each other. They said they don’t know if they’ll get a civil union.

“We just see ourselves holding hands, looking into each others’ eyes, pledging our love and commitment,” Peck said. “It’s a vision we’ve had for 29 years.”

Capitol police had extra forces out Sunday to maintain order at the rallies. One man was detained after trying to approach the rally against civil unions and mouthing off, said Capitol Police Chief William Morgan. It was unclear if he would be charged.

On the Capitol steps, Brian Mock held a sign chastising the governor that read “Truth is not RELL-ative.” He said he had little hope that lawmakers would repeal the civil union statute, but said they need to know voters are watching.

“I do believe in stepping up for what you believe,” he said, “because God is looking down at what you are doing.”

A recent Quinnipiac poll in CT showed that civil unions were accepted by 56% while 53% were against gay marriage.

However, here is further information on how many states have polled on both civil unions and gay marriage.

Hillary Clinton; Slap Happy

Thank you Lorie from PoliPundit, you made my day. Oh tell me who doesn’t want to do this when Hillary lectures us in what is either supposed to be her version of world order or her best efforts to make everyone believe she is some how a moderate.

Bring on the right wing conspiracy and take a look at Slap Happy Hillary.

Hat Tip: Lorie, PoliPundit

Did NY City Social Services use Foster Kids for AIDS Testing?

Check out the outstanding work Joe Gandleman has done on this topic.

If this is true it is truly a absolute violation of the trust these people have in managing the children’s welfare.

Here is an a brief sample.

It could turn out that this is a case of a group and some elected officials making allegations that prove to be overblown. Credibility is like oil in a well. Once removed, you can’t put more back in.

Or it could turn out that for some 20 years foster kids were used as human guinea pigs and pulled out of homes where their foster parents wouldn’t agree. The argument will then be made that the intentions weren’t bad and that if the drugs succeeded millions of lives could be saved. But if the allegations are proven true then those arguments, we are sure, will tested extensively by some lawyers who could become quite rich.

Martha breaks House Arrest?

The icon of the limousine liberals proves the adage true. The rules we make apply only to the little people. Martha obviously is much to important to abide by the rules her fancy attorneys negotiated. The Daily News has more.

Martha’s big night out spurs probe

Nice work if you can get it.

Officials are looking into whether Martha Stewart’s appearance at a glitzy Manhattan ball last week was proper under her workrelease program. The probe began after the domestic diva attended Time magazine’s gala Tuesday celebrating its 100 Most Influential People – including Stewart, authorities said.

“We have some information that this event may not have been directly work-related, so we will be doing some investigating,” said Chris Stanton, chief federal probation officer for the Southern District of New York.

Stewart, who was released from a five-month prison term in March and wears an electronic monitoring device, had received permission to attend the event from the Probation Department, he said.

Stewart was convicted of lying to authorities probing a stock trade. She is confined to her Westchester house except for 48 hours a week for religious services, food shopping, medical appointments and work.

These Are Terrorists? What Is this Batman?

This one from he TPA is a little hard to comprehend. Yup those penguins look like hardened Al Qaeda terrorists.This would only be considered valid if Burgess Meredith or Danny DeVito are some where in the vicinity. Seems like there should be a big umbrella going through the metal detector next or something from this page.

Hat Tip: Michelle Malkin