Comments on: Bee “Doesn’t See The Point” of Ethics Investigation

By: Dave

Dave — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 05:02:33 +0000

Honestly, letting the Ethics Committee deal with this issue is the correct response. That’s what the committee is for.

Equality Arizona’s request to Bee to create a special panel succeeded in drawing more attention to what happened, because it was woefully underreported at the time. It also created more (deservedly) unflattering publicity for Bee while he’s running against Giffords for Congress.

Erin, I’m not sure where you live or exactly what you meant by your comment, but I hope it wasn’t your intent to insult Arizona. It’s a beautiful state and a great place to live, and while we’re not the leaders, we are better than average where GLBT issues are concerned. In 2004, we had more openly gay elected officials than any other state. In 2006, we were the first to defeat an anti-marriage-equality amendment. I remain confident that we’ll beat it again in 2008, as well as gain a democratic majority in our house and senate (or at least pick up seats). Not too bad.

By: Erin

Erin — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:19:54 +0000

Will someone please put Arizona out of
(our) misery?

By: Patrick ONeill

Patrick ONeill — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 01:51:26 +0000

I think Equality’s tactics should be to target McBee and the other bigots this time and let them know that there’s a penalty for voting with the CAP.

That is the tactic they used and it worked

By: homer

homer — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:15:54 +0000

Senator Bee’s ethics include a failure to respond to phone calls or emails asking him (nicely) to explain his position on the gay marriage amendment (before it passed). In contrast, other AZ Senators have returned phone calls or emails- even when they had opinions that were directly opposite of mine.