SCOTT COUNTY, Iowa -
Tuesday's election in Maine wiped a state law that allowed same sex marriages in the state. It was a heartbreaking defeat for the gay right's movement and now activists are worried the same thing could happen here in Iowa.
The group "One Iowa" is using Tuesday's election results in Maine to recruit volunteers and raise funds in our area.
It's concerned about next year, when voters could ask the legislature to address the state constitution and possibly open the door to an amendment defining marriage as only between a man and a woman.
"They are maybe in the minority right now and should they be equally protected or not discriminated against? I think that is the question" says Republican State Senator Joe Seng of Davenport.
"Why wouldn't we come to the body and say hey there's a disagreement between the legislative and judicial branch and we need your help. To hide this from the voting public, it's appalling" says Democratic State Senator Shawn Hamerlinck of Davenport.
It takes two legislative sessions to pass an amendment to the state constitution. After that, the amendment would go before the voters in the next general election.
The group "One Iowa" is using Tuesday's election results in Maine to recruit volunteers and raise funds in our area.
It's concerned about next year, when voters could ask the legislature to address the state constitution and possibly open the door to an amendment defining marriage as only between a man and a woman.
"They are maybe in the minority right now and should they be equally protected or not discriminated against? I think that is the question" says Republican State Senator Joe Seng of Davenport.
"Why wouldn't we come to the body and say hey there's a disagreement between the legislative and judicial branch and we need your help. To hide this from the voting public, it's appalling" says Democratic State Senator Shawn Hamerlinck of Davenport.
It takes two legislative sessions to pass an amendment to the state constitution. After that, the amendment would go before the voters in the next general election.
