Dayton vetoes anti–gay marriage amendment in symbolic gesture

Well said, Governor Dayton. You have exceeded my expectations. Keep up the good work!

Good Job M.D.. The Veto pen has power.. Let these little Republi-Punks know who WE are.. If the Republikan Party doesn’t know what compromise is let that Veto Pen sing like a well sharpened sword..

I add my thanks also.

We’ve said it a million times and I suspect we will say it a billion times more: Thank God you are our governor!

Last night, the Democrats won what should have been a noncompetitive seat in upstate New York. In Washington, in Michigan, in Wisconsin and in even Minnesota, Republicans are taking their overreach well beyond what the people ever asked for into areas very deeply offensive to most Americans. The people will speak, both on this amendment and on them, in 2012, and the people will call for their own veto too!

…MN citizens DON’T let Maggie Gallagher and Brian Brown define your state……with HATE! The ONLY thing this Ammendment will do is LINE THEIR POCKETS $$$ ..and IF this ammendment passes…it leaves your state BRUISED and On the WRONG side of History…you won’t stop people from marrying, they just wont do it in your state ie: LOSS of Revenue $$$ …and Fat Cow Gallagher and lard ass Brown will be Grinning like chesser Cats, as they drive off, Pockets Full $$$ laughing at MN in thier rear view mirrors……and WHAT will MN look like after all is said a done? A divided state, neighbors not speaking anymore…Hurt feelings never to heal…..and MN on the WRONG SIDE of History! VOTE NO!

The Onion’s take on people who created this bill comes to mind:

If God Had Wanted Me To Be Accepting Of Gays, He Would Have Given Me The Warmth and Compassion To Do So.

Bill supporters: Remember as you read this, IT’S SATIRE, and they’re not laughing with you.

http://www.theonion.com/articles/if-god-had-wanted-me-to-be-accepting-of-gays-he-wo,11500/

Hey Governor Dayton. Why don’t you sign something that will make a difference like the budget and the voter id bill.

So disgusted american, is it okay for the Human Rights Campaign to be involved in what’s going on in our state? You have to say no or you are a hypocrite. They are bragging about sending 100,000 emails to our legislators. I want THEM to mind their own business.

Hey Betty Bigot, this WILL make a difference to the lives of thousands of gay families and their children – in a NEGATIVE way.

Why didn’t the GOP legislature spend their time on the budget and jobs instead of this?

I’d like to see voters reject Dayton at the polls.

I’d like to see voters reject betty ruble and the rest of her religious flintstone flock! Obviously a shill for fat ass Ghallager and her hate spewing crew, our little betty rubble is more than likely on the NOM dole. Think twice Minnesota before voting this measure into law. The eyes of history are upon you all now.

I think Betty has a bug up her butt. It’s too bad some people make a choice to remain ignorant. Really sad.

Dear Betty,

The differences between the Human Rights Campaign and the MN Family Council and NOM are the following:

1) MFC and NOM lie and distort research when it suits their needs. Good luck finding that with HRC.
2) MFC and NOM hope to further enshrine into law, policy and the moral understructure of our society, hatred, disenfranchisement and dehumanization of a category of people. The HRC does not.

Any questions?

@Betty Rubble- Sorry but the demand for human rights is already in Minnesota. If the truth contradicts your beliefs change your beliefs don’t ignore the truth.

The GOP’s strategy is to use economic reform as a trojan horse to sneak religious extremism into the public arena. This has become so obvious in the last weeks as to embarrass even moderate Republicans. Mark Dayton was right to call them on this. And shame on them for adopting such a dishonest approach to public policy development.

Praise Jebus, God hates a transparency, Amen.

Way to go Gov. Dayton! You’ve done a great service to your state by saying no to the hate and very un-religious Right. I saw footage of the two legislators, Rep and Dem, who spoke out against this amendment, very powerful and I applaud them for doing so so eloquently. Love should not be restricted but celebrated and that’s what gay marriage provides for those involved, straight and gay. I have a little more faith in the struggle for gay marriage rights because of the actions of the leaders and citizens of Minnisota. I have faith this amendment will be defeated when put to a vote in your state in 2012, you’ve taken a great step already!

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Hey Betty….1st off HOW dare you USE a name of a BELOVED Cartoon character for you filthy right wing Lies and distortions……Im sure YOU are more Like Mr Slates Fat Wife…..you are the typical STUPID woman who has ZERO Clue as to the struggle of women,and the Fight for thier RIGHTS…..yes dear, 95yrs ago……YOU had NO SAY in anything, except what to make for dinner…….MEN and Religious institutions Controlled it all…….they didn’t want women making decisions regarding government…..you weren’t that smart (according to God,and Men – THEY ARE the One’s who fought against women Voting) – Yes dear, religious institutions…..fought to keep you barefoot and pregnant……and its a good thing it wasn’t PUT UP to a POPULAR Majority Vote……it was a ACTIVIST LEGISLATURE that GAVE YOU taht RIGHT dear…….educate yourself..look up the name Alice Paul…..you couldn’t kiss her ass.

@Disgusted American – “Hey Betty….1st off HOW dare you USE a name of a BELOVED Cartoon character for you filthy right wing Lies and distortions…”

I agree about the beloved cartoon character – Betty was way hotter than Wilma IMO -

I think what she’s doing is illustrating the currency and validity of her opinions.

She’s a cave person.

Back to your cave, Betty.

@ Betty Rubble….whenever I encounter women defending the paternalistic, hate-mongering fundagelics, I just shake my head in disbelieff. Now get off the damn computer, take off your shoes and socks, and get back into the damn bedroom and kitchen where you belong!

@Betty Rube

Mark Dayton did sign a bill.. He signed it with a VETO PEN!! It’s great to see how concerned for JOBS you are.. Unfortunately your Rupublikan Corporate Hand Job Mega Church Party had ZERO JOB CREATION in ANY of the bills put forth..

Im pretty sure Betty posts frequently under another familiar name… 1 guess