GOV Abercrombie of Arizona has picked up the pieces that disgraced ex-GOV Lingle left behind and signed civil unions into law for Hawaii saying,

"E Komo Mai: It means all are welcome. This signing today of this measure says to all of the world that they are welcome. That everyone is a brother or sister here in paradise...The legalization of civil unions in Hawaii represents in my mind equal rights for all people."

While I do not want to cast a shadow over what is a very good thing, I do find it slightly ironic that in naming something NOT marriage someone would say this is proof things are "equal". But...yes, it is a step closer.