Interesting Quote: Sen. Orrin Hatch

“While the specifics of this executive order are not yet clear, I believe it must include the same religious protections that are included in the bipartisan Employment Non-Discrimination Act that passed the Senate. ENDA strikes a good balance to ensure that discrimination based on sexual orientation will not be tolerated, but also that one of our nation’s fundamental freedoms — religious freedom — is still upheld. The same must be said for any Obama Administration initiative on this issue.”

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Sen. Orrin Hatch says Yes to Civil Unions if it Stops Gay Marriage

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Sen. Orrin Hatch said that he supports civil unions if it thwarts gay marriage... Yes, that statement is an example of foolishness.

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Hatch, R-Utah, defended the federal Defense of Marriage Act, which prohibits the federal government from recognizing same-sex marriages, and hopes the court will allow each state to handle this controversial issue on its own.

"I’ll say this, I do believe this could be solved greatly by a civil-union law that would give gay people the same rights as married people," said Hatch, who mentioned hospital visitations and tax benefits. "I think we can solve this problem without undermining the very basis of marital law in our country."

No, fool. That's not how you solve the problem. You solve it my granting equality.

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