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"It is particularly disturbing that our new governor, who has trumpeted his desire to bring our state together in unity, would adopt such a very divisive agenda item as one of his first priorities. His proposal violates the sincere conscience of many of our citizens and inflames passions on both sides of the issue. Our state leaders could better serve all Rhode Islanders by working on initiatives that will create jobs and improve the overall economic health of our state." -
Bishop Thomas Tobin, on Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee's endorsement of same-sex marriage.
Labels: Catholic Church, Lincoln Chafee, marriage equality, Rhode Island