Oregon Governor doesn't care what people think

Gay marriage is, without a doubt, a state issue, not a federal one. My personal position is one of apathy. I don't really care either way.

But the people of Oregon have already made their decision. They passed Measure 36 which defined marriage to a man and a woman. The specific text of the measure states:

"It is the policy of Oregon, and its political subdivisions, that only a marriage between one man and one woman shall be valid or legally recognized as a marriage."

Apparently Governor Kulongoski, whose job it is to enforce this change to the state Constitution, hasn't read the measure.

The wording of the amendment makes clear that Oregonians do not want the legal rights and priveledges of marriage extended to gay couples. Still, Kulongoski thinks they should be.

Ted, do your job. Let the legislature and the voters do theirs.