Mike Ramone on Civil Rights

	Mike Ramone on Civil Rights

Delaware becomes 11th state to legalize gay marriage

HB75: This Act repeals the prohibition on same-gender marriage that was enacted in 1996.

Gubernatorial press release: Gov. Jack Markell signed legislation to allow same-sex couples to marry, making Delaware the 11th state in the country to legalize same-sex marriage. "Today, we wrote a new chapter in our history and proved justice and equality continue to move forward in Delaware," said Gov. Markell

Heritage Foundation in opposition: There's still a sizeable number of people who believe that marriage is a union of one man and one woman. And those views deserve to be treated with respect. They come from honorable premises, especially those of faith. And what this bill is designed to do is to tar such people as being unfit to be in polite society and out of the public square.

Legislative Outcome: Passed House 23-18-0 on Apr/23/13; passed Senate 12-9-0 on May/7/13; State Rep. Ramone co-sponsored and voted YES; signed by Gov. Markell on May/7/13.

Source: Delaware State Legislature voting records HB75 , Apr 23, 2013

Only Republican co-sponsor of state same-sex marriage bill

The only Republican co-sponsor of Delaware's same-sex marriage bill supports the measure because it's "the right thing" to do. He noted he has a gay son and several of those who have worked at the six flower shops and floral warehouse they own throughout Delaware are out. "Gay people have become very close to us. We just don't believe that they shouldn't be treated equally like everyone else and have the opportunity to get married." Source: Washington Blade on 2024 Delaware Gubernatorial race , Apr 18, 2013

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