Quote of the Day

I have always believed that civil unions respect our diversity, protect people's privacy, and reinforce our core values of equality and aloha.

I appreciate all the time and effort invested by those who shared their thoughts and concerns regarding civil unions in Hawaii. This has been an emotional process for everyone involved, but that process is now ended. Everyone has been heard; all points of view respected.

For me, this bill represents equal rights for all the people of Hawaii.

– Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie
Quoted in "Civil Unions Bill Wins Final Approval"
by B.J. Reyes
Star Advertiser
February 16, 2011

See also the previous Wild Reed posts:
Kristen McQueary: "Tes to Civil Unions and Yes to My Catholic Faith"
America's New Civil Rights Battle
Jacob Reitan on Civil Unions: "Separate is Not Equal"