Full statement from the office of Governor Bev Perdue:
Gov. Perdue's Statement Regarding Proposed Constitutional Amendment
“My top priority is creating jobs. Too many people are out of work and I’ve heard from several business leaders who’ve told me that the proposed constitutional amendment will harm our state’s business climate and make it harder to grow jobs here. I believe that marriage is between one man and one woman: That’s why I voted for the law in 1996 that defines marriage as between one man and one woman, and that’s why I continue to support that law today. But I’m going to vote against the amendment because I cannot in good conscience look an unemployed man or woman in the eye and tell them that this amendment is more important than finding them a job. In addition, a number of legal experts have argued that this amendment, if passed, could eliminate legal protections for all unmarried couples in our state, regardless of sexual orientation. Right now, my focus, the General Assembly’s focus, and North Carolina’s focus needs to be on creating jobs.”
Gov. Perdue's Statement Regarding Proposed Constitutional Amendment
“My top priority is creating jobs. Too many people are out of work and I’ve heard from several business leaders who’ve told me that the proposed constitutional amendment will harm our state’s business climate and make it harder to grow jobs here. I believe that marriage is between one man and one woman: That’s why I voted for the law in 1996 that defines marriage as between one man and one woman, and that’s why I continue to support that law today. But I’m going to vote against the amendment because I cannot in good conscience look an unemployed man or woman in the eye and tell them that this amendment is more important than finding them a job. In addition, a number of legal experts have argued that this amendment, if passed, could eliminate legal protections for all unmarried couples in our state, regardless of sexual orientation. Right now, my focus, the General Assembly’s focus, and North Carolina’s focus needs to be on creating jobs.”
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You know Bev your job is on the line next election... you so worried about job's but yet you let S.C. out bid our state for the Tire Company. Keep playing politic's... we're watching and waiting to vote your ass out!
By Indigo-WyndWalker
10/07/2011
How nice that the governor has found a politically good reason to oppose the constitutional ban on same sex marriage.
Can she in good conscience look an unemployed gay man or woman in the eye and tell them that their love doesn't matter and she is only opposing this amendment to find them a job?
By Christopher C NC
10/08/2011
Why does Gov. Purdue support a Big Government Federal law restricting the State's rights?
By bill smith
10/08/2011
I'd love to meet her before the vote so I can ask her that myself.
By Kizanth
10/08/2011