I’m glad the bill is advancing — but what the crap are these WY legislators thinking? Are we now swallowing the load of bull being fed to us from the freaking left?

By a voice vote, the Senate approved on first reading a bill sponsored by Sen. Gerald Geis, R-Worland, that would specify that Wyoming won’t recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states. State law already specifies that marriages performed in Wyoming must be between a man and a woman.

“This is a straightforward bill, plain and simple,” Geis said. “I think most of you already have your mind made up how you’re going to vote on it. All it says is that if the marriage is not between a man and a woman, that Wyoming won’t honor it.”

Okay — that makes sense. Straightforward.

Several senators spoke against the measure, saying it goes against Wyoming’s motto: “Equal Rights.”

“I can tell you that the signal that we’re putting out is not good for the state,” said Sen. Michael Von Flatern, R-Gillette, during the debate. “We depend a lot on tourism.”

Von Flatern said the state should have to change its motto if the bill becomes law.

Equal Rights? The Equality State? So, where do we draw the line morons? Polygamists want equal rights. Freaking child molesters want equal rights. Should we invite them to come to Wyoming and visit Yellowstone? All tourism is good tourism. Is that the way it works?

The grizzlies and wolves are wonderful for tourism. Too bad they suck for ranchers.

What will we ever think of to change our state motto to? All marriages welcome! How about, We don’t care what you’re married to! Now that we can no longer be the equality state.

Oh, here’s some great Wyoming logic for you:

Sen. Mike Massie, D-Laramie, said that although Wyoming is proud of giving women the right to vote as a territory in 1869, the Legislature that same year banned mixed-race marriages.

“That law remained on the books for nearly 100 years,” Massie said, adding that the reasons people gave at the time for banning mix-race marriages are similar to those presented now in favor of the ban on recognizing same-sex marriages: that it goes against their reading of the Bible.

Newsflash Mr. Massie — no where can you find in the Bible where God is against mixed race marriages! People just make that crap up. However, there are many places in the Bible where you can find that homosexuality is an abomination to the Lord. Might try reading it. Just a thought. I mean, if you’re going to use it as a pathetic excuse to keep family friendly legislation from passing.

And my least favorite local senator:

Sen. Cale Case, R-Lander, said that if Wyoming chooses not to acknowledge same-sex marriages performed in other states, that it should consider recognizing the rights of people in long-term, committed relationships to visit each other in the hospital and similar things.

“Frankly, the gay relationships that I’m aware of, they’re some of the strongest relationships I’ve known,” Case said. “I admire these people; I admire how they’ve stuck to each other.”

I think Senator Case has been to one too many showings of brokeback mountain. Not sure when the last time he’s been in a hospital, but anyone can pretty much control who can and cannot visit them. It’s not the 70’s anymore buddy.

Last but not least:

Geis said after the vote that he wasn’t aware of any same-sex couple from another state asking Wyoming to recognize their marriage. He said he sponsored the bill because a group of people from his district asked him to.

“I’m going to vote for the bill,” Geis said. “I must believe in it a little, or I wouldn’t have sponsored it.”

Senate Majority Floor Leader John Hines, R-Gillette, said he didn’t have strong personal opinions on the issue, but also said he voted in favor of the bill in response to comments he heard from constituents.

Hines said he scheduled the bill for a vote after it passed the Senate Judiciary Committee last week because the Senate isn’t very busy.

Wow, what a gesture — trying to get legislation passed that your constituents want. Now, that’s a novel idea. Isn’t it cute how these legislators really aren’t bigots? I mean, they’re just trying to please their bigoted constituents! Three words: grow a pair.