Sunday, April 5, 2009 Tell Iowa's Governor NOT to Amend the State's Constitution

[Ian David]

Sunday, April 5, 2009
Tell Iowa's Governor NOT to Amend the State's Constitution

Iowa's Democratic governor, Chet Culver, has a history of opposition to same-sex marriage. In light of Iowa's Supreme Court ruling that stated the ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional, the governor released the following statement on his website:

"The decision released by the Supreme Court addresses a complicated and emotional issue, one on which Iowans have strong views and opinions on both sides. The next responsible step is to thoroughly review this decision, which I am doing with my legal counsel and the Attorney General, before reacting to what it means for Iowa."

OneIowa.org has started a Seven Days of Action campaign, with the first being a letter drive to the governor urging him not to amend the Iowa's state constitution.

Check out the rest of the actions at www.OneIowa.org.

More:
http://unitethefight.blogspot.com/2009/04/tell-iowas-governor-not-to-amend-states.html

[MineralMan]

1. The Governor of Iowa has no role in

amending the Constitution of that state. That falls on the shoulders of the legislature, which must pass a proposed amendment two times in both houses in two different sessions of the legislature. If they do that, it then goes to the voters.

The governor may do as he wishes...with no effect.