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Oregon on Wednesday joined a growing list of states prepared to offer same-sex couples at least some of the benefits of marriage.

Gov. Ted Kulongoski signed legislation creating domestic partnerships for gay men and lesbians in the state starting Jan. 1. He also signed a bill that outlaws discrimination based on sexual orientation, effective the same date. Source: Gay.com

I am very pleased and proud that the people of Oregon, the State I chose for my home, have elected enough legislators and a Governor all with the common sense, decency and and humanity to enact this legislation.

This is a victory for decent people everywhere and I hope that soon the freedoms protected by this legislation will be given first to all the people of the United States and then to all the people of the world.

This is not the end of the war on racism, bigotry and hatred, this is only a small dent in the armor of those of our world that refuse to see those around them as human.  They chose instead to hate and punish those who differ from themselves.

That said, this legislation is a great step forward and I offer my personal thanks and express my gratification to all that supported it.