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Duke Aiona on Civil Rights |
A: Yes.
Q: Should Hawaii allow same-sex couples to form civil unions?
A: No.
Q: Do you support the inclusion of sexual orientation in Hawaii's anti-discrimination laws?
A: Yes.
Q: Do you support the inclusion of gender identity in Hawaii's anti-discrimination laws?
A: Yes.
Aiona adds, "I believe each state needs to handle the issue in accordance with the will of its people. In Hawai'i, I believe the will of the people has been clear on the issue of same-sex marriage and civil unions, as demonstrated by election vote in 1998 and public opposition in 2009. The wonderful thing about our system of government is that we encourage dialogue from all parties, regardless of the size of their constituency. Thus, it is commendable and admirable when people make their beliefs known in a respectful way in an effort engender the type of change they seek. "
A: Yes.
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