So we are here in Hawaii. For those who have delved deeply into the Frog Meadow web site you know that this is the place that gave us the inspiration to change our lives by my going to massage school and opening our home as a B&B and massage oasis for men. We had a uneventful but very long trip. It took every bit of 24 hours of travelin
g to get here. But it was worth it! The house we’re in is amazing, very asian in inspiration, quiet, ocean views and orchid gardens! On the right is the pic of Hale Iolana, our little piece of paradise for three weeks!
While we’re here I will be doing some massage trades with some local therapists, we will be at Kahena Beach, a black sand clothing optional beach less than a mile from the house. At Kahena Beach it is possible to swim with spinner dolphins and sea turtles big as the wheel on a truck! Humpback whales are often seen in season. We will be hiking out to where the lava flows into the ocean in a few days and will post some pics and maybe a video!
So now on to the miraculous and wonderful surprise we got upon waking up this morning, Vermont law makers over turned Jim Douglas’ veto of the marriage equality bill! I have to admit I was not optimistic about the sucess of an override. There were five votes that needed to be picked up and I didn’t understand how someone could vote no and then a few days later vote yes. I mean wasn’t your mind made up when you voted the first time? In retrospect I think that since this was such a hot button issue that maybe some voted no hoping that there would be enough other representatives voting yes to insure an override and they wouldn’t have to go on record as supporting the bill. There was some serious backlash in 2000 over the civil unions bill and several supporting law makers were voted out of office. Or maybe the Iowa court decision emboldened some to change their vote, allowing them see that this was a movement that was not going away. Talk about timing! I think the Iowa decision had more than a little to do with the success of the override. So whether you belive in marriage or not this is a great thing beacase it’s about choice and equal access to the law. Isn’t that what society is about? To protect and enrich the lives of those who want to participate.
Thanks to the Vermont Freedom to Marry folks for all their hard work and perserverance. And also many, many thanks to the Vermont Legislation for their courageous stand on marriage equlaity and equal protection under the law.
Stayed tuned for more from Hawaii!
Dave (and Scott)
Posted on April 7th, 2009 by admin
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