San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Advocates Legalization of Homosexual “Marriage”

The following are excerpts from a November 24, 2007 article appearing on SFGate.com.

“S.F. Chamber of Commerce supports same-sex marriage”
By Bob Egelko, SFGate.com – November 24, 2007

A court ruling legalizing same-sex marriage in California would improve the business climate, says the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce.

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Support of marriage rights for gays and lesbians is “consistent with our organization’s advocacy of policies that are inclusive and contribute to business’ ability to attract and retain a diverse, talented workforce,” Steve Falk, the chamber’s chief executive, said in a statement this week.

The Supreme Court is reviewing lawsuits by groups of same-sex couples and the city of San Francisco claiming that state law, which defines marriage as a union of a man and a woman, violates the California Constitution.

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The state’s defense of the marriage law before the high court acknowledges that California has a policy of equality for gays and lesbians but contends it is satisfied by laws establishing domestic partner status and banning discrimination in jobs and housing.

Religious conservative groups have mounted a separate defense of the law, saying children are better off with opposite-sex parents. Leaders of those groups are also gathering signatures on proposed ballot measures that would amend the state Constitution to outlaw same-sex marriage and benefits for same-sex domestic partners.

The court has received the final series of written arguments in the case but has not yet scheduled a hearing.

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