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Governor Signs Homosexual Bills over Vocal Objections

 

Governor Signs Homosexual Bills over Vocal Objections
Sunday night, as the constitutional deadline approached for Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to sign or veto bills approved by the Legislature, the governor signed two pro-homosexual bills into law that dishonor California families and voters. Over the objections of tens of thousands of Californians who contacted the governor’s offices seeking his veto, Schwarzenegger approved Senate Bills (SB) 54 and 572, authored by Senator Mark Leno (D-San Francisco), a homosexual politician.
SB 54 requires the State of California to validate and recognize same-sex marriages performed outside the state prior to November 5, 2008, in direct violation of the express intent of the voters and Article I, Section 7.5 of the California Constitution, which state “Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California.” 
Although Governor Schwarzenegger claimed in his signing message that SB 54, “honors the will of the People in enacting Proposition 8,” the unambiguous language of the Proposition clearly refutes that claim. His signing of SB 54 demonstrates the governor’s complete abandonment of the people who elected him. Voters elected Schwarzenegger based on his campaign promises to stand up to special interests and return governing to the people. Sunday evening’s action was another departure from his pledges, and a complete capitulation to the homosexual special interest.
Further demonstrating his disregard for California families, Schwarzenegger also signed SB 572. SB 572 requires the Governor of California to annually proclaim May 22 as “Harvey Milk Day” and encourage schools to conduct “commemorative” services and programs focused on Milk’s contributions, a politician who served less than one year in office. Overriding his previous veto, Governor Schwarzenegger’s signature further demonstrates his failure to stand against special interest agendas and protect the interests of parents and students.
Regrettably, California families and students will pay the price for the governor’s decision to side with homosexual activists over the People of California. The passage and signing of SB 54 and 572 illustrates the lack of commitment by our governor and the Democrat-led Legislature to protect the values of the majority of Californians, the sovereignty of our vote, and the safe education of our children. Until California citizens elect representatives that reflect our values, the agendas of the few will dictate law over all Californians.
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