Same Sex Marriage Debate Resumes in Hartford

Well, it’s our time in the sun. I am scared that this isn’t going to go well, but I have to think positive things, and hope for the best.

HARTFORD, Conn. -- The battle over same-sex unions is set to resume at the state Capitol and gay rights activists say this session they want the big prize: marriage.

Anne Stanback, president of Love Makes a Family, said her group has no plans to lobby for civil unions -- a legal institution parallel to marriage. She said it makes no sense considering gay and lesbian couples in neighboring Massachusetts can say “I do.”

“We don’t support civil union,” Stanback said.

“We have an example of full equality just a short drive from our doorstep,” she added. “Same-sex couples have now been marrying in Massachusetts for over six months and the only result is safer, more protected families.” (source)