First Ever Minnesota Hearing On Same Sex Marriage - Audio and Video Highlights

Submitted by owings64 on February 26, 2010 - 13:20

February 25, 2010
State Capitol - By Marty Owings

Early this week, the first hearing of its kind took place at the Minnesota Capitol. The hearing heard testimony on civil unions, also known as same sex marriage. Law Makers heard and questioned testifiers from both sides of the issue. Many in the LGBT community considered the hearing a watershed moment in their struggle for equality. Here are some audio & video highlights of the hearing:

Here is an interview with Civil Union opponent Professor Teresa Collett:
Click Here For The Audio.

Here is an interview with Civil Union supporters Christopher and Ryan Dolan:
Click Here For The Audio.

Here is an interview with Rep. Ryan Winkler (DFL) who supports civil unions in Minnesota:
Click Here For The Audio.

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Marty, this effort isn't

Submitted by Doug Benson (not verified) on February 28, 2010 - 06:49.

Marty, this effort isn't about "separate but equal" civil unions, it's about full, legal marriage for same- sex couples. Rep. Mullery's bill gets rid of marriage altogether and laughably gives "civil unions" to everybody, same and different sex couples, which, even though it would be equal, has as much chance of becoming law as getting rid of the military because the military discriminates against gays.

Question

Submitted by owings64 on February 28, 2010 - 12:51.

Doug - Do you consider this effort the wrong move in terms of policy? I get what you're saying, but if you are pro-civil union, isn't this a measure that advances your cause even if it isn't going to gain ground?

Marty Owings
Minnesota Capitol News