"We knew from the outset it wouldn't get us where we need to go, which is full inclusion and equality for gay families," said Beth Robinson, the lead lawyer in the lawsuit that led to civil unions. "I think we've got plenty of work ahead of us."
Opponents have remained largely silent since 2000, when Vermont's Supreme Court ruled that gay and lesbian couples were being unconstitutionally denied marriage rights. Activists sought full marriage rights then, but lawmakers following the lead of Gov. Howard Dean decided the public was not ready for such a big step."-from the AP story today.
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