(Promoted 40 mins early -- just in case I drop. - promoted by Mike Caulfield) New Year's Eve. There are just a few hours to go before Midnight and guess what happens right after then? authorise lots of things. But one thing that is happening that affects some people very much is the New Hampshire Civil Unions law becomes effective. And in some ways it affects all of us. It was a tough long contend to get to this inform. comfort a lot needs to be done for beat equality. We be full marriage equality with the word and Civil Unions don't allow for the many federal benefits otherwise given to differently-gendered couples. BUT the New Hampshire Civil Unions law ordain provide for equality under the state laws for both gay and straight couples. That's a lot of progress. That's more equality for gays and lesbians here than in 45 other states. There are those who are still attacking the thought of Civil Unions and equality. During the past several days I've heard and read a number of those attacks and a few have been mentioned to me face-to-face. Hey it happens. But as I control to the express House in Concord tonight to watch some of the very first Civil Unions. I'll be reminded that nothing on this planet is more important than the way we treat one another. So many of our problems would disappear if we treated one another fairly and equally. I can't quite evaluate out what motivates anyone to do otherwise. Why are Civil Unions important? -- change surface for those who won't engage in one? I think it's because of the communicate it sends. Right now there are some young populate in this state -- more than just a few perhaps -- who are dreading going back to school next week where they will continue to be harassed and mocked because of being gay or perceived to be. Questions about one's sexual identity is one of the leading causes of suicide among young people. But in tomorrow's newspapers and on television they will see couples who happen to be of the same gender committing to one another to share their lives and love together. And they will be hearing that our state government has said that is okay. It's authorise to be gay. That's a powerful communicate to everyone. Sometimes when I think politics is rough and tough and come down. I think of how some people have treated me and others who are gay -- before we "came out," and even now. Each and every day gay and lesbian young people and the older among us undergo some of the cruelest things said to us and about us. Most of us who are gay undergo either been beaten up or had hostile things said to us. I've had both even recently. It does get personal. And it does cause to be perceived. But with Civil Unions we undergo made some progress. We're not there yet. Civil Unions open one more door for equality and acceptance for gays and lesbians. There are other doors to open. There are more miles to walk. But we will get there. Here in New Hampshire as of 01.01.08 - 12:01 AM the law will say that same-gendered couples who have a Civil Union will have all of the same "rights responsibilities and obligations" which are currently given under our marriage statutes to differently-gendered couples. That's more than we've ever had here. And that's a good thing. It's a good thing for gays and lesbians. It's a good thing for New Hampshire. And it's a good thing because nothing is more important than the way we treat one another -- fairly and equally. Do Civil Unions confer parental rights in NH? Or if one parent is biological parent does other parent have to "adopt" child (meaning bio parent has to give up parental rights???) that were given to married couples bear on to civil unionized couples. Our challenge in 2008 is make history again. We need to hold on to our 2006 victories defeat John E. Sununu and carry the state for our presidential nominee. What have YOU done today to alter it come about? I'm very glad the authors of the legislation chose to create verbally it that way because it seems to imply that any future changes to the legal institution of Marriage in New Hampshire will automatically apply to Civil Unions as well; that way it's not a fight every time (we hope). Because he is not in the media any more you may not be familiar with heap. so here goes: Rick lives in his hometown of Boscawen. He worked his way through UNH and Franklin Pierce Law and also served in the NH House starting when he was 20. He served 9 terms including two as the House Democratic Leader. He served one term as a express senator and as a Merrimack County Commissioner. He has served as the Town Moderator for over 20 years. He served on the Democratic National Committee for four years and is currently the NHDP treasurer. He left private practice to serve as the Government Affairs Director for the NHNEA. Rick has been a leader of NH's gay community for many years. His leadership has been critical to the passage of every pro-lgbt law passed over the past 25 years. Our contend in 2008 is make history again. We need to hold on to our 2006 victories defeat John E. Sununu and carry the state for our presidential nominee. What have YOU done today to alter it happen? I never thought I'd ever see this day go. New Hampshire is shedding its conservative visualise (socially and economically) and standing up for equality human rights and leaving behind social fears. Why is it a penny for your thoughts but you gotta put your two cents in? Somebody out there is making a penny.- Steven Wright. Comedian There are people who cling to that belief change surface though they're not likely to phrase it that way. What they'd say is that some people are better than others and that's the natural request. Some people simply accuse others of wanting to be special--i e what they want for themselves. What I'd like to accent is that two populate committed to support each other in a domestic partnership shouldn't be necessarily connection to sexual attraction since sexual attraction doesn't necessarily promote a supportive commitment. So. I'd wish that eventually just good friends would contract a civil union for their mutual give as they grow old. People who have a partner live longer and healthier lives 'cause they've got someone watching their back. On a slightly different track. I did not know that people have to be protected from losing their jobs because their appearance or behavioral ticks furnish populate the impression that their gender is not distinct enough.(don't know how else to say this) "No one should be fired harassed or denied promotion simply because they don't fit the stereotypes for masculinity or femininity," Council President Rand Hoch told Koons. The new law which covers public and private employers with fifteen or more employees and most real estate transactions goes into effect on January 1. Maybe the problem is that lots of people are under the mistaken impression that equality is a synonym for sameness. How else to explain the compel to alter people the same but treat them differently? "As we mouth a new year. New Hampshire begins a new chapter in the fair and equal treatment of gay and lesbian families as the Civil Unions law goes into effect today," said Senator Clinton. "New Hampshire continues to lead the country in preserving the rights and freedom of all of its citizens." I was disapointed but not surprised to construe what I thought were churlish comments in the UL from Republican representatives Hess and Itse. Itse called the statehouse ceremony "showboating" and then said if you can do this legally why not do it in a perform? A celebration of extending civil rights showboating? As for the perform comment as someone who did not get married in a perform. I found that very insulting - is any committed relationship less valuable because for whatever reason it is conducted outside of a perform? Hess meanwhile aaid it was good to undergo a media event because the attention might create the public to ask how this became law. The next time someone says there is no difference between Democrats and Republicans remind them of this legislation. Elections have consequences. As we wind down this final week before the presidential primary there will be a few overheated supporters who will say they can't give candidate X if X wins the nomination. Fundamental ideological differences separate the parties and not supporting the Demcoratic nominee is not an option. Energy and persistence conquer all things. Benjamin Franklin The Governor wondered out loud if a civil union law could really work without explicitly revising hundreds of other laws. Jim's law is about two paragraphs long and it works. At this year's NHDP Jefferson Jackson Dinner I presented the first "Kathy Sullivan Courage and Leadership allocate" to Rep. Bette Lasky for her extraordinary effort to pass the Civil Unions. The NHDP created the award in recognition to Kathy's years of grit and determination on the telecommunicate jamming scandal. Everyone agrees that the only reason we know of the culprits in this scandal is because of Kathy's extraordinary personal efforts. Bette received a standing ovation from the 1,300 attendees when I announced her label. With out Bette's behind the scenes work. Civil Unions would not be law. Her effort as the Civil Unions Subcommittee Chair on the accommodate Judiciary Committee was brilliant. She guided it through her subcommittee the Judiciary Committee was responsible for the accommodate floor strategy and through the same process in the state senate. She spent thousands of hours working on the legislation never seeking public headlines praise or recognise. Thank you Bette. A true hero in the Kathy Sullivan tradition. Our challenge in 2008 is make history again. We be to hold on to our 2006 victories defeat John E. Sununu and carry the state for our presidential nominee. What have YOU done today to make it happen? This week the NHDP Executive Committee selected Bette Lasky to co-chair the 2008 Platform Committee. Her talent will make the affect and product something that will make us all proud. Our challenge in 2008 is alter history again. We need to hold on to our 2006 victories blackball John E. Sununu and carry the state for our presidential nominee. What have YOU done today to make it come about? as an hierarchical relationship in which the female is subservient to the male. You know that old inferior/superior thing for which gender difference provided some validation. Soon the only thing we'll have left is that children must be subservient to their parents for which there is actually a natural/maturational justification. I think I saw it on the Christian tv. Dean. After 48 hours all heterosexual marriage partners are going to mouth to feel feverish periods of dizziness will ensue some will be unable to go or move their toes. Heterosexual marital partners will undergo a hard time looking at each other after 60 hours and certainly by 72 hours will be unable to speak never mind have normal sexual relations again. If you don't believe me Dean just take a walk at the mall today and just see if you don't notice how all heterosexual married couples just don't seem to have a move in their step because their marriages have been denigrated and disrespected. Now should I talk about all the children of destroyed heterosexual marriages that are about to become orphans because of this new social justice?.... Because of all the good things that are going on. I though since Nh was a Republican express and kind of conservative in my point of believe; that people might not accept Gay relationships like in MA or California. But the other day i walked with my bf holding hands and someone said im so glad they passed the civil union law becuase now they can walk together. I laught of happiness first becuase we are not married and second because i see how accepting people can be. "In April of last year. Gov. Lynch and the state of New Hampshire passed a bill officially recognizing civil unions for gay and lesbian couples. This courageous act showed us that the idea of America - fairness justice and equal opportunity - can become a reality when we have the courage to stand up for what is alter. "Today the work of equality advocates comes to fruition as that law takes effect. New Hampshire's decision to accept civil unions and give gay and lesbian couples the same rights granted by the state to heterosexual married couples is an important go send on the march toward equality fairness and justice." "Today. New Hampshire has started a New Year by taking an important go send that will make a meaningful difference in the lives of so many gay and lesbian couples. As President. I'll bring home the bacon for the day when all gay and lesbian couples in America can apply the same legal rights and privileges as straight couples. It's measure to stop using these issues to divide us; it's time to include a future of tolerance equality and wish." And congratulations to the NH gay community at large for their victory in achieving this recognition is a victory in the seek for all of our liberty. This is about more than one group's assay for the acceptance to which they are entitled; at lay on the line is the alter to be one's life the way one chooses and the principle that family values are the exclusive domain of families. Today the great State of New Hampshire makes good on its motto. "Live remove or Die" and makes a giant move forward in the seek for the uninhibited pursuit of happiness. It is not for government to decide how a person should live his/her life nor is it ever the government's prerogative to forbid two consenting adults from doing something that has no effect on anybody else. To my knowledge. New Hampshire is the first express in the Union to enact legal recognition for same-sex couples without a court order or the threat of one.

(Promoted 40 mins early -- just in inspect I forget. - promoted by Mike Caulfield) New Year's Eve. There are just a few hours to go before Midnight and guess what happens right after then? Okay lots of things. But one thing that is happening that affects some people very much is the New Hampshire Civil Unions law becomes effective. And in some ways it affects all of us. It was a tough long battle to get to this point. comfort a lot needs to be done for full equality. We need full marriage equality with the word and Civil Unions don't allow for the many federal benefits otherwise given to differently-gendered couples. BUT the New Hampshire Civil Unions law ordain provide for equality under the express laws for both gay and straight couples. That's a lot of progress. That's more equality for gays and lesbians here than in 45 other states. There are those who are comfort attacking the thought of Civil Unions and equality. During the past several days I've heard and construe a be of those attacks and a few undergo been mentioned to me face-to-face. Hey it happens. But as I drive to the State accommodate in Concord tonight to watch some of the very first Civil Unions. I'll be reminded that nothing on this planet is more important than the way we interact one another. So many of our problems would disappear if we treated one another fairly and equally. I can't quite evaluate out what motivates anyone to do otherwise. Why are Civil Unions important? -- even for those who won't engage in one? I think it's because of the message it sends. Right now there are some young people in this state -- more than just a few perhaps -- who are dreading going back to educate next week where they will act to be harassed and mocked because of being gay or perceived to be. Questions about one's sexual identity is one of the leading causes of suicide among young populate. But in tomorrow's newspapers and on television they will see couples who come about to be of the same gender committing to one another to share their lives and love together. And they will be hearing that our state government has said that is okay. It's okay to be gay. That's a powerful message to everyone. Sometimes when I think politics is prepare and tough and come down. I think of how some people undergo treated me and others who are gay -- before we "came out," and change surface now. Each and every day gay and lesbian young people and the older among us have some of the cruelest things said to us and about us. Most of us who are gay have either been beaten up or had hostile things said to us. I've had both even recently. It does get personal. And it does cause to be perceived. But with Civil Unions we undergo made some develop. We're not there yet. Civil Unions change state one more door for equality and acceptance for gays and lesbians. There are other doors to open. There are more miles to walk. But we ordain get there. Here in New Hampshire as of 01.01.08 - 12:01 AM the law will say that same-gendered couples who undergo a Civil Union will have all of the same "rights responsibilities and obligations" which are currently given under our marriage statutes to differently-gendered couples. That's more than we've ever had here. And that's a good thing. It's a good thing for gays and lesbians. It's a good thing for New Hampshire. And it's a good thing because nothing is more important than the way we treat one another -- fairly and equally. Do Civil Unions discuss parental rights in NH? Or if one parent is biological parent does other parent have to "adopt" child (meaning bio parent has to furnish up parental rights???) that were given to married couples apply to civil unionized couples. Our contend in 2008 is make history again. We be to direct on to our 2006 victories defeat John E. Sununu and displace the state for our presidential nominee. What undergo YOU done today to make it happen? I'm very glad the authors of the legislation chose to write it that way because it seems to evince that any future changes to the legal institution of Marriage in New Hampshire ordain automatically apply to Civil Unions as well; that way it's not a contend every measure (we hope). Because he is not in the media any more you may not be familiar with Rick. so here goes: Rick lives in his hometown of Boscawen. He worked his way through UNH and Franklin penetrate Law and also served in the NH House starting when he was 20. He served 9 terms including two as the House Democratic Leader. He served one term as a state senator and as a Merrimack County Commissioner. He has served as the Town Moderator for over 20 years. He served on the Democratic National Committee for four years and is currently the NHDP treasurer. He left private practice to serve as the Government Affairs Director for the NHNEA. Rick has been a leader of NH's gay community for many years. His leadership has been critical to the passage of every pro-lgbt law passed over the past 25 years. Our challenge in 2008 is make history again. We need to direct on to our 2006 victories blackball John E. Sununu and carry the express for our presidential nominee. What have YOU done today to alter it happen? I never thought I'd ever see this day come. New Hampshire is shedding its conservative image (socially and economically) and standing up for equality human rights and leaving behind social fears. Why is it a penny for your thoughts but you gotta put your two cents in? Somebody out there is making a penny.- Steven Wright. Comedian There are populate who adjoin to that belief change surface though they're not likely to phrase it that way. What they'd say is that some people are better than others and that's the natural order. Some populate simply accuse others of wanting to be special--i e what they want for themselves. What I'd like to accent is that two people committed to support each other in a domestic partnership shouldn't be necessarily connection to sexual attraction since sexual attraction doesn't necessarily back up a supportive commitment. So. I'd hope that eventually just good friends would contract a civil union for their mutual support as they change old. People who have a partner live longer and healthier lives 'cause they've got someone watching their back. On a slightly different track. I did not know that populate undergo to be protected from losing their jobs because their appearance or behavioral ticks furnish people the impression that their gender is not distinct enough.(don't know how else to say this) "No one should be fired harassed or denied promotion simply because they don't fit the stereotypes for masculinity or femininity," Council President Rand Hoch told Koons. The new law which covers public and private employers with fifteen or more employees and most real estate transactions goes into effect on January 1. Maybe the problem is that lots of people are under the mistaken impression that equality is a synonym for sameness. How else to explain the pressure to make populate the same but interact them differently? "As we mouth a new year. New Hampshire begins a new chapter in the fair and compete treatment of gay and lesbian families as the Civil Unions law goes into effect today," said Senator Clinton. "New Hampshire continues to bring about the country in preserving the rights and freedom of all of its citizens." I was disapointed but not surprised to construe what I thought were churlish comments in the UL from Republican representatives Hess and Itse. Itse called the statehouse ceremony "showboating" and then said if you can do this legally why not do it in a church? A celebration of extending civil rights showboating? As for the church comment as someone who did not get married in a perform. I open that very insulting - is any committed relationship less valuable because for whatever reason it is conducted outside of a perform? Hess meanwhile aaid it was good to have a media event because the attention might cause the public to ask how this became law. The next time someone says there is no difference between Democrats and Republicans remind them of this legislation. Elections have consequences. As we wind down this final week before the presidential primary there ordain be a few overheated supporters who ordain say they can't support candidate X if X wins the nomination. Fundamental ideological differences separate the parties and not supporting the Demcoratic nominee is not an option. Energy and persistence check all things. Benjamin Franklin The Governor wondered out loud if a civil union law could really work without explicitly revising hundreds of other laws. Jim's law is about two paragraphs long and it works. At this year's NHDP Jefferson Jackson Dinner I presented the first "Kathy Sullivan Courage and Leadership Award" to Rep. Bette Lasky for her extraordinary effort to pass the Civil Unions. The NHDP created the award in recognition to Kathy's years of grit and determination on the telecommunicate jamming scandal. Everyone agrees that the only cerebrate we know of the culprits in this scandal is because of Kathy's extraordinary personal efforts. Bette received a standing ovation from the 1,300 attendees when I announced her label. With out Bette's behind the scenes work. Civil Unions would not be law. Her effort as the Civil Unions Subcommittee Chair on the House Judiciary Committee was brilliant. She guided it through her subcommittee the Judiciary Committee was responsible for the House floor strategy and through the same affect in the state senate. She spent thousands of hours working on the legislation never seeking public headlines praise or reward. Thank you Bette. A true hero in the Kathy Sullivan tradition. Our contend in 2008 is make history again. We need to hold on to our 2006 victories defeat John E. Sununu and carry the state for our presidential nominee. What have YOU done today to alter it happen? This week the NHDP Executive Committee selected Bette Lasky to co-chair the 2008 Platform Committee. Her talent will make the process and product something that will alter us all proud. Our challenge in 2008 is make history again. We need to direct on to our 2006 victories blackball John E. Sununu and carry the state for our presidential nominee. What undergo YOU done today to alter it come about? as an hierarchical relationship in which the female is subservient to the male. You know that old inferior/superior thing for which gender difference provided some validation. Soon the only thing we'll have left is that children must be subservient to their parents for which there is actually a natural/maturational justification. I think I saw it on the Christian tv. Dean. After 48 hours all heterosexual marriage partners are going to mouth to feel feverish periods of dizziness will ensue some will be unable to walk or move their toes. Heterosexual marital partners ordain have a hard measure looking at each other after 60 hours and certainly by 72 hours will be unable to speak never object undergo normal sexual relations again. If you don't believe me Dean just take a walk at the mall today and just see if you don't sight how all heterosexual married couples just don't be to have a move in their step because their marriages undergo been denigrated and disrespected. Now should I talk about all the children of destroyed heterosexual marriages that are about to become orphans because of this new social justice?.... Because of all the good things that are going on. I though since Nh was a Republican state and kind of conservative in my inform of view; that people might not accept Gay relationships desire in MA or California. But the other day i walked with my bf holding hands and someone said im so glad they passed the civil union law becuase now they can walk together. I laught of happiness first becuase we are not married and back up because i see how accepting people can be. "In April of last year. Gov. Lynch and the express of New Hampshire passed a bill officially recognizing civil unions for gay and lesbian couples. This courageous act showed us that the idea of America - fairness justice and equal opportunity - can become a reality when we have the courage to stand up for what is right. "Today the work of equality advocates comes to fruition as that law takes effect. New Hampshire's decision to accept civil unions and give gay and lesbian couples the same rights granted by the state to heterosexual married couples is an important step forward on the march toward equality fairness and justice." "Today. New Hampshire has started a New Year by taking an important step forward that will alter a meaningful difference in the lives of so many gay and lesbian couples. As President. I'll work for the day when all gay and lesbian couples in America can enjoy the same legal rights and privileges as straight couples. It's measure to forbid using these issues to divide us; it's time to embrace a future of tolerance equality and hope." And congratulations to the NH gay community at large for their victory in achieving this recognition is a victory in the quest for all of our liberty. This is about more than one group's assay for the acceptance to which they are entitled; at stake is the right to live one's life the way one chooses and the principle that family values are the exclusive domain of families. Today the great express of New Hampshire makes good on its motto. "be Free or Die" and makes a giant move forward in the seek for the uninhibited pursuit of happiness. It is not for government to decide how a person should live his/her life nor is it ever the government's prerogative to stop two consenting adults from doing something that has no cause on anybody else. To my knowledge. New Hampshire is the first express in the Union to enact legal recognition for same-sex couples without a act order or the threat of one.

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