Posted on 09/07/2005 1:10:53 PM PDT by SmithL
SACRAMENTO -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has vetoed a bill that would have required candidates who sign a code of fair campaign practices to refrain from using negative references to a person's sexual orientation or gender identity.
Assemblyman Leland Yee, D-San Francisco, said his bill was needed to discourage political campaigns that create fear and intimidation and could lead to violence.
But Schwarzenegger said signing the campaign code is voluntary and there would be no way to enforce the bill except through the ballot box.
"I trust the people to be the best judge of conduct of a campaign when they exercise their franchise to vote," he said in a veto message. "I am confident that they will reject candidates that use appeals to negative prejudices against any group of people."
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Sound and reasonable thoughts from the Govinator..
It's a good step. On the other hand, I would have liked the opportunity to fully support self-proclaimed raging heterosexual candidates.
Would it ban the canards racistsexisthomophobe, too?
Wow. My respect for Arnold has just gone way up. Let the people listen and decide for themselves. What a concept.
Governor vetoes anti-gay bashing measure aimed at normalizing sick and twisted sodomites in California culture.
What constitutes a "negative reference?" Could you say you opposed gay marriage? Would that be a negative reference?
Damn, no more references to "gay cheese eating surrender monkeys"
bttt
...required candidates who sign a code of fair campaign practices to refrain from using negative references...
Within 24 hours,the first Federal judge (a Clinton or
Carter appointee) will weigh in on the subject.
ping
When the major disaster hits Cali.. what you saw during Katrina will look like a cakewalk....
You can take it to the bank.
Good job Arnie! One down, three to go (regarding the GLBT agenda)...
AB 866
-Code of Fair Campaign Practices
-Author: Speaker Pro Tem Leland Yee (D-San Francisco/Daly City)
-This bill would add to the pledge contained in the Code of Fair Campaign Practices that the candidate will not use or permit any appeal to negative prejudice based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
AB 849 (fka AB 19)
-The Religious Freedom & Civil Marriage Protection Act, AB 849 (formerly known as AB 19)
-Authors: Mark Leno (D-San Francisco) and Assembly Speaker Fabian Núñez (D- Los Angeles)
-Existing law provides that marriage is a personal relation arising out of a civil contract between a man and a woman (Prop 22 - Family Code). This bill would instead provide that marriage is a personal relation arising out of a civil contract between 2 persons.
AB 1400
-Civil Rights Act of 2005
-Author: Assemblymember John Laird (D-Santa Cruz)
-The bill amends the Unruh Civil Rights Act to specify that businesses that provide services or goods to the public cannot discriminate based on sexual orientation, gender identity or marital status.
SB 973
-“Domestic Partners Retirement Equity bill”
-Author: Sen. Sheila Kuehl (D-Santa Monica)
-Allows public employees who retired prior to the enactment of AB 205 (2003 domestic partnership law) to pass their benefits on to a partner when they die.
The a-holes in Kalifornia's government don't know, and are unwilling to solve the financial and social woes in their State, but are more than willing to push the gay agenda? These people should all be fired immediately. How pathetic!
Correct me if I'm wrong but wasn't there a referendum in California a few years ago that had a majority vote against gay marriage?
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