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Adopted said:

I'm afraid I have more bad news to report to my fellow Washington citizen, Boanerges. <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/broke.gif" alt="" />

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OLYMPIA, Wash. - Cal Anderson, the state's first openly gay lawmaker, died of AIDS more than a decade ago. Before passing, he asked a friend for a promise: that he would keep working on gay civil rights legislation.

"I remember the day that Cal told me he didn't have much longer to live," said Rep. Ed Murray, a Seattle Democrat. "One of the things he asked was if I would continue work on this bill."

The bill passed the Senate 25-23, with a lone Republican joining Democrats in voting in favor. The House approved it 61-37, and Democratic Gov. Chris Gregoire said she would sign it Tuesday.

Murray was given a standing ovation when it passed the House, and colleagues surrounded gay lawmakers to congratulate them.

"History is going to look kindly upon the legislators who had the courage to vote for this," said Rep. Dave Upthegrove, who cried when the bill passed the House. "It's a great day for equality, for fairness."

Denny,

I have to admit it always amazes me that perverted lifestyles have been so openly accepted and even given special status when according to polls homosexuals still remain a significant minority. They say it's a great day for equality and fairness. However, can you just hear the words the Lord will use to describe this on Judgement Day? I'm sure it won't be those.

It's a sad day when sin has so blinded a nation that special status is given to it's most depraved citizens. I've heard it said that "if God doesn't judge this nation soon He's going to have to apologize to Sodom and Gommorah."


Wes

When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of Glory died, my richest gain I count but loss and pour contempt on all my pride. - Isaac Watts