I have been to Hawaii twice, both times on business, but I did get a chance to spend a few days relaxing and enjoying the scenery. Scenery is about all Hawaii has going for it right now, that and some of the strongest pot around. (Something I no longer indulge in.)
The Governor of Hawaii is being widely quoted as saying allowing same-sex civil unions is tantamount to allowing incest. Well that is not exactly what she said. She stated that she felt civil unions were not a civil right. Since the state could restrict brother and sister from marrying, there was precedent to disallow same-sex marriage.
OK, splitting hairs aside, Linda Lingle has made a powerful mistake. She vetoed the same-sex civil union bill and tacked on this little gem in her response, "A vote by all the people of Hawaii is the best and fairest way to address an issue that elicits such deeply felt emotion by those both for and against." So we are going to put civil rights to a popular vote? How is that going to work on other "deeply felt emotional" issues. Say taxes?
Ask just about anyone and they will tell you they would prefer not to pay taxes. Is Hawaii going to put state taxes to a vote of the people? Oh hell no! This is a pile of manure as an argument against doing the right thing. The governor is just weaseling her way out of making an unpopular decision that is morally right. Governor Lingle, it comes with the territory!
As for Hawaii, well I put it to a popular vote, and it's a tourist trap that can live without my or any other GLBT dollars. Take your leis and inedible poi and fake hula shows and stuff it!
Next time I want to pay way too much or a vacation, I'll head to Massachusetts for a tour of the fall foliage.
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