N.J. Gov. Christies’ veto on gay marriages bill

Gov. Christie said he wants the bill to be put on a ballot and voted on by the general public in November.

If I were a reporter in New Jersey and wanted to impress my editor, I would do some homework and write an article or series of articles on gay marriages. I would tell my editor this would be of public interest to voters as follows:

1. How long does the average gay marriage last?

2. What is the divorce rate by state?

3. What are the main reasons presented in court for the divorce?

4. What is the average household income? Average age, race and religion of partners?

5. Are there usually financial settlements in the divorce proceedings?

6. How many partners already have biological children and how many adopt? How is custody of the children decided? Will they have to go on welfare?

7. How many states have provisions for a gay marriage divorce and what are the criteria? (I just learned criteria is the plural of criterion)

8. I would try to insert the Civil Rights controversy if it does not throw my focal point off kilter.

After submitting my masterpiece to my editor, I will sit back and wait for my sure to come pay raise and inevitable promotions. My research and objectivity would be wildly acclaimed.

Inspiration…..
NJ Gov. Chris Christie vetoes gay marriage bill as vowed
By ANGELA DELLI SANTI
Excerpt:
His veto came Friday, a day after the state Assembly passed the bill. The Senate approved it Monday.

And
The Republican governor returned the bill to the Legislature, saying he wants voters to decide whether New Jersey changes the definition of marriage.
Read more at:
http://www.lohud.com/article/20120217/NEWS/302170074/NJ-Gov-Chris-Christie-vetoes-gay-marriage-bill-vowed

As always,
BB