Colbert Destroys R.I. Governor For Denying Gay Couples Death Rights (VIDEO)

Colbert Report, Comedy Central by Stephen Colbert | Nov. 17, 2009 (Comedy News)

(Video) Rhode Island Governor Don Carcieri vetoed legislation last week that would give same-sex couples the rights to claim the bodies of and make funeral arrangements for their deceased partners. He said such legislation was a "disturbing trend" signifying the erosion of traditional marriage. Full Story »

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Subjects: Politics, Living, Religion
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Posted by: Posted by Dwight Rousu - Nov 17, 2009 - 12:21 PM PST
Reviewed by: Dwight Rousu (review), Kaizar Campwala (review), Tanya J. Maurer (review)
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Edited by: Kaizar Campwala - Nov 18, 2009 - 5:25 AM PST

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Dwight Rousu
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 by Dwight Rousu - Nov. 24, 2009

Iconoclasticly and reverently irreverent as he exposes the absurdity of opposition to gay death rites.

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 by Kaizar Campwala - Nov. 18, 2009
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