“Traditional Marriage” Resolution Passes - Sioux City Sides with the Bigots
One of today’s most controversial topics drew passionate comments from Sioux City residents Monday, as the City Council debated a resolution supporting the “traditional” definition of marriage, between one man and one woman. “Because character, in my opinion, is all about faith and beliefs.” Councilman Ferris talked for several minutes Monday, explaining why he re-introduced the resolution after voting to table the measure in December, 2008. “Our belief system is at the base of those decisions.” He said morality is more important than being politically correct. He claimed the council ’skirted’ the issue when it tabled the resolution. “I have an obligation to my faith,” he explained. But after opening to public comment, some residents agreed with Councilman Rixner, echoing his argument that the resolution is none of the City’s business. “The separation of church and state, is that sacred, anymore,” said one resident. But voices like hers were outnumbered a dozen times over, in a room with few chairs to spare. Many argued for traditional marriage, but for different reasons. ”We will most certainly face the issue of polygamy,” said another supporter, continuing, “If we give them an inch, they’ll ask for a mile.
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Appeals court upholds NOLA partner registry
(New Orleans, Louisiana) A state appeals court has upheld a lower court ruling that the city of New Orleans was within its authority when it granted health benefits to domestic partners of city employees and established a domestic partner registry for city residents.
The decision by the Court of Appeal for …
Tags: City Of New Orleans, City Residents, Court Of Appeal, Domestic Partner, Domestic Partners, Health Benefits, Louisiana State, New Orleans Louisiana, Nola, State Appeals CourtAppeals court upholds NOLA partner registry
(New Orleans, Louisiana) A state appeals court has upheld a lower court ruling that the city of New Orleans was within its authority when it granted health benefits to domestic partners of city employees and established a domestic partner registry for city residents.
The decision by the Court of Appeal for …
Tags: City Of New Orleans, City Residents, Court Of Appeal, Domestic Partner, Domestic Partners, Health Benefits, Louisiana State, New Orleans Louisiana, Nola, State Appeals Court
