My favorite part, though, is his pre-prepared statement:
Quote:
"I have been just as adamant that same-sex couples in a civil union deserve the very same rights and benefits enjoyed by married couples — as well as the strict enforcement of those rights and benefits,’’ Christie said in a prepared statement.
"Discrimination should not be tolerated and any complaint alleging a violation of a citizen’s right should be investigated and, if appropriate, remedied."
"Discrimination should not be tolerated and any complaint alleging a violation of a citizen’s right should be investigated and, if appropriate, remedied."
The last line is what is so absurd. Christie is against courts ruling in the case. He doesn't want this issue investigated, he doesn't want to find if there's a violation of rights here. He wants the majority to rule over the minority.
What makes it even more absurd is that the legislature ruled that gay marriage was necessary because the existing civil union law was failing to provide equal rights and benefits to same-sex couples, and that it was (in addition) stigmatizing them.
Really shouldn't be as upset as I am--I knew it was coming. Still though, I suspect this bottle of wine will be much less full in the morning.