Son of gay marriage foe weds in San Francisco (Sen. Pete Knight, Calif. ballot author)

San Francisco Chronicle ^ | 03/10/2004 | Ilene Lelchuk

[TenaciousZ]

David Knight, son of the state senator who was the author of the California ballot measure that banned same-sex marriage, defied his father's law and wed his partner of 10 years Tuesday in a quiet ceremony attended by just two friends in San Francisco City Hall.

[FlyLow]

Another reason not to have kids.

[randog]

LOL! My first thought, too!!

[Prodigal Son]

I love my dead gay son... LOL.

[ElkGroveDan]

Nothing new. The fruitcake did a bunch of grandstanding during the Proposition 22 campaign four years ago.

same ol' same ol' but the press will continue to report it as news.

[tessalu]

The father is not to blame necessarily for having a sexually perverted son.

[hunter112]

The media's been looking for a photogenic face to be the poster child for gay marriage, and all they've had to work with so far is Rosie O'Donnell. This guy looks like he's the new appointee, he used to fly fighter jets in the Persian Gulf war.

Add in the fact that his daddy is a biggie in the anti-gay marriage movement, and you have the drama that the press feeds on.

[onyx]

HURL.

[CounterCounterCulture]

Knight, a shy 42-year-old cabinetmaker and former Air Force fighter pilot, broke his long silence on his father's politics in 2000 to denounce Prop. 22 and talk about the pain it caused his family. He had told his father about six years earlier that he is gay.

No, you are the one who caused pain in your family, junior. Time for you to grow up once and for all.

[madprof98]

It's really all about getting back at daddy.

[concentric circles]

Pete Knight is an American hero. You will never hear him tout his own accomplishments. Ignore the details of this story and spend some time with the real story, Mr. Knight.

William J. Knight, Colonel, U.S. Air Force, retired.
National Aviation Hall of Fame.
International Space Hall of Fame.
Former President of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots.
Harmon International Aviators Trophy.
Octave Chanute Award for notable contributions made by a pilot to the aeronautical sciences.
253 combat missions in Vietnam flying an F-100.
Champion, Allison Jet Trophy Race, National Air Show piloting an F-89D.
Distinguished Flying Cross.
Legion of Merit.
Air Medal with 10 Oak Leaf Clusters.
Astronauts Wings for flight above 280,000 feet.
Current World Air Speed Record holder for fixed wing aircraft, 4,520 MPH, mach 6.7.
Former Director of the Fighter Attack System Program Office, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
Former Vice-Commander of the Air Force Flight Test Center, Edwards Air Force Base.

On June 29, 1967, piloting an X-15, the aircraft suffered a total electrical failure and all onboard systems shut down. After arching over at 173,000 feet, he calmly set up a visual approach and, resorting to old-fashioned "seat-of-the-pants" flying, he glided down to a safe emergency landing at Mud Lake, Nevada.

On October 3, 1967, Pete Knight took it up again, and briefly hit a top speed of Mach 6.72 (4530 MPH). The aerodynamic heating at this speed far exceeded the engineering estimates and the plane's tail had partially melted and its skin had rolled back.

On December 20, 1968 Pete Knight was in the cockpit of the X-15 under the wing of the B-52, Balls Eight, ready to taxi to the runway when a freak snow storm moved over Edwards and the flight was cancelled. Thus ended the flying portion of the most successful X-plane program in history.

Retired from the Air Force in 1982.

- 2nd Career -
In 1984, he was elected to the city council of Palmdale, California.
In 1988 he became the city's first elected mayor.
In 1992, he was elected to serve in the California State Assembly.
In 1996, he was elected to the California State Senate where he continues to serve.

Senator Knight is known for his pro-family, pro-job creation and anti-tax voting record. His legislative priorities include reducing the size and cost of government and improving our education system through higher standards, more parental involvement and increased local control. He has also introduced legislation to reduce government regulations, spur economic growth, and protect Second Amendment and private property rights.

100% Pro-Taxpayer Voting Record - California Taxpayers Association.
100% Pro-Jobs Voting Record - California Chamber of Commerce.
Taxfighter Award - National Tax Limitation Committee.
Defender of Freedom Award - National Rifle Association.
Legislative Achievement Award - Law Enforcement Alliance of America.

1965

2004, “Reducing the tax burden on California families continues to be one of my top priorities. I want to cut the government’s budget and increase the family’s budget.”

[Hillarys Gate Cult]

Another reason not to have kids.

Unless David Knight finds a stupid judge to let him adopt, he won't either.