Marriage Equality Will Bring Economic Opportunity, NCCC Says
The Newport County Chamber of Commerce released a statement recognizing the positive impact marriage equality would have on the local economy.
The Board of Directors of the Newport County Chamber of Commerce has issued a statement endorsing same-sex marriage legislation in Rhode Island. The NCCC said in its release that it recognizes “the positive economic impact seen by the hospitality and wedding industries in states, including our neighboring New England states, with marriage equality.” “Marriage equality could have a substantial positive economic impact on our members, especially in the hospitality and wedding industries,” said Laura F. Pedrick, chair of the Newport County Chamber Board of Directors. “Currently, Rhode Island is at a competitive disadvantage with our New England neighbors who already have marriage equality.” The day after the House Judiciary Committee …
nagaer40
1:58 pm on Tuesday, February 19, 2013
It's not about religion it's about science. We are all born with certain equipment and we have it for a specific reason. That reason is to procreate the species, just like all the other animals on earth. Two persons of the same gender are not capable of carrying out their natural role. Marriage and family are the backbone of a civilized productive culture. They need to be protected from being … more ›