Sean Cahill, chair of the Lesbian and Gay Political Alliance of Massachusetts, called the anti-marriage bill in the legislature "a hate bill" that "attempts to further stigmatize the gay and lesbian residents of the Commonwealth." However, when reporters approached Governor Paul Cellucci, he repeated his opposition to gay marriages, which he feels would detract from encouraging the "basic family unit." Last year Cellucci unexpectedly blocked a state bill to allow Boston to extend spousal benefits to the domestic partners of its unmarried employees.
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