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Pence In, Pelath Out, and Ritz Coming Governor Prepares to Defend His Record; Superintendent Poised to Enter Race by BRIAN A V20, N35 Thursday, May 28, 2015 Pence in, Pelath out, and Ritz coming Governor prepares to defend his record; superintendent poised to enter race By BRIAN A. HOWEY INDIANAPOLIS – A fortnight ago, our analysis of the evolving Indi- ana gubernatorial race hinged on the decisions of three key players, Gov. Mike Pence, as well as Democrat Supt. Glenda Ritz and House Minority Leader Scott Pelath. Gov. Mike Pence motions to his updated 2012 campaign “Roadmap” As things stand today, which will be the crux of his reelection bid, while Democratic Supt. Gov. Pence has confirmed a Glenda Ritz is poised to enter the race next week. (HPI Photos by reelection bid telling Howey Brian A. Howey and Mark Curry) Politics Indiana on Wednes- Democratic primary “free-for-all” would damage the party’s day he is prepared to defend prospects for the general election, but is open for a spot his first term record. Ritz is on the ticket. headed in that direction with Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr., reliable an announcement coming sources tell HPI, is still pondering either a gubernatorial or next week, and Pelath has U.S. Senate bid after an impressive mayoral primary vic- ruled out a run, saying that a Continued on page 3 Irish, marriage and us By CRAIG DUNN KOKOMO – It is probably not the best of ideas to allow the people to vote in a referendum on basic human rights. Our founding fathers were pretty specific about our rights being derived from God and not from man. After all, would a vote of our nation con- “Today we are at a juncture in firming slavery have changed the basic iniquity of the institu- our government in Washington, tion or altered the rights of any D.C. where we need people, more man to be free regardless of color? Would a vote by the peo- than ever, who are not afraid to ple against allowing women the right to vote have legitimatized speak out.” denying universal suffrage? - State Sen. Liz Brown, kicking The law may or may not be changed by a referendum of off her Republican 3rd CD the people, but human rights campaign Wednesday can never be changed by a Page 2 vote. Fundamental rights live whether were surprising and transformational. or not they are codified. The right of gay men and women to In the United States, change contractually “marry” was confirmed comes slowly. Our legislative bodies by a vote of 62 to 38 percent. Those move at a glacial pace when it comes are landslide numbers and not just to social change. More often than not, from a small percentage of the voting the courts write social law through eligible population. The turnout was judicial review and leave it to state an impressive 60 percent. The people and national legislatures to play catch of Ireland spoke and they spoke up. Our founding fathers were pretty loudly. is a non-partisan newslet- clever with that element of our United The “marriage” equality vote ter based in Indianapolis and States Constitution. by the people of Ireland was actu- Nashville, Ind. It was founded It might seem awfully easy ally more of a vote allowing officially in 1994 in Fort Wayne. to just put the issue of basic human recognized civil unions. The passage rights on the ballot and let the people of this law will not obligate any priest It is published by speak. That was the ultimate concept, nor pastor to officiate at a gay wed- WWWHowey Media, LLC in 2014, behind HJR-3. Let’s canonize ding ceremony. This is an important 405 Massachusetts Ave., a definition of marriage in the Indiana distinction for those groups who are Suite 300 Indianapolis, IN Constitution, which requires a vote of worried that the state will override 46204 the people of Indiana. “Let the people their religious freedoms by forcing decide!” was the disingenuous cry of the participation of the church in a legislative proponents of HJR-3. Well, gay wedding. In short, the Irish gay Brian A. Howey, Publisher if the people know best, then give us marriage vote merely extended the Mark Schoeff Jr., Washington a referendum on taxes, government same legal rights that a heterosexual Jack E. Howey, Editor spending, governmental gifts to cor- married couple have to a gay couple. Mary Lou Howey, Editor porate entities and speed limits. Ain’t No more and no less. gonna happen. Not no way. Not no How can the marriage Maureen Hayden, Statehouse how. equality vote be beneficial and instruc- Matthew Butler, Daily Wire Which brings me to the ex- tional to the good folks of Indiana and Mark Curry, photography tremely interesting referendum on gay their elected officials? Better yet, and marriage which was voted on by the less couched, what can Gov. Pence Subscriptions people of Ireland on Saturday, May and Indiana legislative leaders learn 23. Knowing a hot potato when they from Ireland so that we don’t step in a HPI, HPI Daily Wire $599 saw one, the Irish Parliament kicked big pile of democratic doodoo again? HPI Weekly, $350 the issue of marriage off to the people First, society is racing ahead of our Ray Volpe, Account Manager and the people responded in an amaz- government leaders on the issue of 317.602.3620 ing way. gay rights and equality. Our society in email: [email protected] Homosexuality was illegal the United States is becoming more in Ireland until 1993. The Catholic tolerant on this issue and it would Church in Ireland has traditionally spo- serve Gov. Pence and our legislators Contact HPI ken out strongly against homosexual- to recognize that they are swimming www.howeypolitics.com ity and in favor of traditional marriage. against a powerful tide. [email protected] Make no mistake about it, Ireland Second, the issue of con- Howey’s cell: 317.506.0883 is a very Catholic country. However, tractually recognized civil unions Ireland has become a country that is should be separated from the issue of Washington: 202.256.5822 being shaped more by its people and marriage. Let’s face it, the religious Business Office: 317.602.3620 less by its religious leaders. Younger community in Indiana does not speak and much more progressive in regard sotto voce. Some churches recog- © 2015, Howey Politics Indiana. to human rights than the people of nize gay marriage. It should be their All rights reserved. Photocopy- pre-1993, the current residents of religious right to marry anyone as the Emerald Isle have become much their church sees fit. It should also ing, Internet forwarding, fax- more tolerant of differences of belief be the right for any church to refuse ing or reproducing in any form, and they haven’t been bashful about to participate in any wedding service. whole or part, is a violation of expressing their tolerance. Allowing civil unions in Indiana would federal law without permission The referendum results on the go a long way toward diffusing an from the publisher. question of gay marriage in Ireland ugly time bomb. Let’s make everyone, Page 3 gay or straight, sign a civil union contract that enumerates Of course, in short order, the United States Su- rights and responsibilities. preme Court may render this debate moot. There will be Finally, Gov. Pence and the Indiana Legislature those on both sides of the marriage issue who will try and should make a powerful statement that gay people have use the tools of government to circumvent an adverse the same protections against discrimination that are given court ruling to further their cause. Let’s not be one of to straight people in the areas of employment and hous- those states. Let’s be a state with a great government, low ing. It is as Hoosier as apple pie to treat people fairly and taxes, super economic growth and Hoosier hospitality for we should not only pass a law to this effect but champion all people. it far and wide. In a store recently, I saw on the wall a green high- My contention now and, incidentally, before the way sign that read, “Entering Indiana, turn back your clock Indiana Religious Freedom Restoration Act was passed, 200 years.” For a real time change, let’s turn the clock panned and amended is that there is a happy compromise ahead. Please. v that can be struck between certain religious groups and the gay community that offers religious rights protection Dunn is chairman of the Howard County Republican and rights of civil equality. The passage of a civil union Party. referendum in Ireland serves as a good example that both points of view can be protected. on Wednesday, Pence said the plan for the past two and a Governor, from page 1 half years was to set up a reelection bid. But for the past year, there was a persistent buzz about a potential presi- tory earlier this month. One source described McDermott dential bid which he did little to tamp down. “I was always as “preparing to take soundings from around the state” on happy for the attention, always happy to listen,” Pence a potential candidacy. said at McCormick & Schmick’s. “But I really have more to In the May 14 do with the state of Indiana. edition of Howey Politics Indiana always came first.” Indiana, we reported that Asked if the controversy Ritz was “finding a wide over the Religious Freedom array of encouragement Restoration Act essen- to challenge Pence. The tially ended his presidential school of thought here – prospects, Pence explained, pun intended – is that Ritz “We’ve been working for the is the perfect candidate to past two and a half years to accentuate the deep educa- seek reelection.
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