The first says: "We believe that traditional two parent (one male and one female), marriage-based families are the foundation to a stable, enduring, and healthy civilization. Therefore, public policy must always be pro-family in nature, encouraging marital and family commitment, and support of the parental rights and responsibilities." The second says: "We encourage the repeal of any laws allowing marriage that is not between one natural man and one natural woman."Gov. Reynolds told the press that the issue of same-sex marriage is settled and that she is not obligated to follow through with the Iowa GOP's anti-gay marriage platform:
When asked to explain her stance on same-sex marriage, Reynolds replied, "I think that's been determined," a reference to the state and federal court rulings on the issue. When pressed again on the question, she said that people have traditional views on what they believe marriage consists of, and they have every right to have those views, but that the issue has been decided by the courts.Which is a relief because it's been nine years since Iowa became a marriage equality state. I don't understand that why Iowa Republicans are so hellbent on fighting against marriages and families that have been part of this state for nearly a decade.
But Reynolds kept talking...
Reynolds also said that a vote of the people on the issue would stop "this back and forth" debate over the matter. She did not say when or how that vote should take place.That's right. She suggested that it might smooth things over if everyone got together and voted on whether or not Iowa's same-sex married couples should be able to maintain our marriages. And if the vote goes against us? Well, then I guess married couples like Husband Mark and I will graciously allow our marriages to get involuntarily annulled.
Right? Definitely wrong...
Reynolds' press secretary later clarified that "The governor believes that this issue is settled."