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    that's what she said: So my mom is a state legislator in NH so I might be able to help explain why this was voted down, as I called her furiously yesterday. The legislatio... more »
    PetiteGal: I'm just as confused as a lot of people here. Shouldn't religions have the right to refuse? I mean, I can't married in most synagogues or Catholic chu... more »
    beautiful_dirty_rich: Sorry, maybe it's just me, but I don't understand why gay marriage is even a debate. Marriage is marriage - for everyone. God. I don't get the reasoni... more »
    FashionShowAtLunch: It sucks that the bill didn't get passed, but allowing vendors to deny services based on their religious beliefs is just as bullshit as allowing pharm... more »
    Laulau: I think it is basic justice for the state (whether at the state or federal level) to recognize same sex marriage. When it comes to private groups and ... more »
    Flackette Goes Retro: I though most religions could refuse to marry anyone. I know the Catholic church refuses to marry divorced people sometimes, and my own denomination ... more »
    poires et poireaux: Note to self: Do not read Jezebel when you first wake up. I read "An animated version is expected to go through next week" and I got really excited. more »
    Sputnik_Sweetheart: To quote John Cole, won't somebody think of the caterers! more »
    ManofReason: Live free or die only applies to gun ownership and charging us Mainers an arm or leg to use your roads to get to Boston. more »
    Etoiles: Now I'm confused. No religious organization ever has to perform a ceremony for anyone, nor are they required to let anyone use their space. Wedding ve... more »
    EkaterinaBallerina: "because of the religious protections it included, which would allow those opposed to gay marriage to refuse couples certain services. " Am I getting ... more »
    Zombies make the heart grow fonder: Stone me to death but- I don't think that the bill should force religious institutions to perform marriage ceremonies to all couples. If the Catholic... more »
    Whiskey and Popcorn: Today is turning out to be one of those days where I want to Call In Gay... more »
    inabook: What services are they referring to? Cakes and decorators, or churches and religious officials? Because I am totally behind not letting providers of... more »
    BAngieB: Rejecting it on those terms is even better than passing it. more »
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    NH Votes Down Gay Marriage Bill

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    Pastor Houses Paroled Child Killer, But Neighbors Say He Can't Be Redeemed

    A pastor in a small New Hampshire town has taken in a man who killed a child, saying it's the Christian thing to do. Outraged residents say the ex-con doesn't deserve a second chance. More »
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