HI: Civil Unions Supporters Rally in Lihue

They have already weather decades of intolerance, so what’s a little wind and rain? About three dozen proponents of gay rights gathered Wednesday afternoon, waving oversize rainbow flags and holding signs with phrases like “What’s wrong with love?” and “Civil Union = Economic Justice” in front of the Historic County Building along Rice Street in Lihu‘e two days before the state Senate gathers for a potentially historic vote in Honolulu. House Bill 444, if it becomes law, would extend the same rights, benefits, protections, and responsibilities of spouses in a marriage to partners in a civil union. “It needs to be viewed more as the government has a responsibility to treat all its citizens equally,” said Kipukai Kuali‘i, one of the event organizers. He said the issue has been “clouded by religious beliefs” and confusion will continue “until we stand up and provide education and provide examples of what the truth is.” Full Story from The Garden Island

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