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Hawaii confronts same sex marriage: politics and tourism fear
In Honolulu Joseph Melillo and Pat Lagan push to wed as Hawaii faces a court ruling and legislative battle over same sex marriage. Opponents warn against tourism boycotts while supporters argue marriages grant equal rights and benefits. Local leaders weigh health and well being of future generations against civil rights.
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Honolulu
Joseph Melillo
Pat Lagan
Hawaii
Melilla
Francis DiLorenzo
Melillo
Lagan
Lesbi
Hawaii Supreme Court
State
House of Representatives
Hawaii Equal Rights Marriage Project
Maggie Tanis
Dieter Huckestein
Hilton Hawaiian Village
Hawaii Visitors Bureau
Kevin Kailey
International Gay Travel Association
Colorado
Lagon
Pat Lagon