Rhode Island Considering Bills to Ban or Legalize Gay Marriage

The urge to merge for same-sex couples in New England has finally reached its last redoubt. With New Hampshire’s governor on the verge of signing its gay-marriage into law, the momentum has shifted to the tiny state of Rhode Island. The debate over gay marriage continued at the State House in Providence on Wednesday. As in other states that have confronted this contentious issue, there were plenty of supporters and opponents waiting to testify before the House Judiciary Committee. The Legislature is currently considering two bills: One would legalize same-sex unions. The other would have the exact opposite effect--amend the state constitution to limit the definition of marriage to be a union between one man and one woman. Full Story from Edge Boston - Click Here

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