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Gay Funeral Planning Rights Vetoed in R.I.

Gov. Don Carcieri vetoed legislation Tuesday that would have given same-sex couples in Rhode Island the right to plan funerals for deceased partners. Full Article at The Advocate

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  1. If the General Assembly believes it would like to address the issue of domestic partnership, it should place the issue on the ballot and let the people of Rhode Island decide
    – Don Carcieri SOURCE: The Advocate 2 weeks ago
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    – Donald Carcieri SOURCE: The Truth About Cars 2 weeks ago
  3. If the General Assembly believes it would like to address the issue of domestic partnership, it should place the issue on the ballot and let the people of the State of Rhode Island decide
    – Don Carcieri SOURCE: CBS News 2 weeks ago
  4. I get aggravated when it is portrayed that way ... Marriage is a license by the state. It is about a state’s responsibility, which is the reason why states don’t allow a lot of types of marriages.
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