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A new account detailing Mitt Romney's interactions with same-sex couples was published Tuesday, alleging that the former governor had an uncomfortable meeting with several of the plaintiffs in Goodridge v. Dept of Public Health, the landmark case that legalized same-sex marriage in Massachusetts.
According to a story in Boston Spirit magazine, Romney met with the plaintiffs in 2004 after the then-governor endorsed a constitutional amendment barring same-sex couples from obtaining marriage licenses. According to those present at the meeting, Romney showed little interest in hearing them plead their case.
Boston Spirit's Scott Kearnan reports:
It was like talking to a robot. No expression, no feeling, recalls David Wilson, one of the plaintiffs in the case who met with Romney that day. People were sharing touching stories, stories where youd expect recognition in the other persons face that they at least hear what youre saying that theres empathy. He didnt even shake his head. He was completely blank.
Occasionally Romney would say something.
I didnt know you had families, remarked Romney to the group, according to Wilson. The offhanded remark underscored that Romney, the governor of the first state prepared to grant same-sex marriage, hadnt taken the time to look at what the landmark case was really about.
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