Iowa State Senator Matt McCoy, the first openly gay member of the Iowa Legislature, describes why he thinks Iowa won't to backwards on marriage rights. More info: www.iowasenatenews.com and www.mccoyforsenate.com. TRANSCRIPT: Hello. Im Matt McCoy. I represent the south side of Des Moines, Senate District 31 in the Iowa Senate. Im a lifelong Iowan, an former Eagle Scout, community development director, a father, and the first openly gay member of the Iowa Legislature. Today is a red letter day for the state of Iowa. All of Iowas citizens now have equal protection under the law. Thousands of Iowans who have worked hard, raised families, and paid taxes will now be afforded the opportunity to marry. Fair minded people throughout our state support equality for all. I have never been more proud of all the Iowans who have worked continuously for the advancement of human rights for all. Today we in Iowa are sending a message to all Americans, gay and straight. If you are looking for a great place to live, a place where people treat their neighbors with respect, please consider coming to Iowa to work, to invest and to raise a family. Unlike the fight in California, I believe that this issue is settled. Iowans will move on to fixing our economy, providing health care to our citizens and making our state a better place to live. Heres why I believe Iowa will not go backwards when it comes to civil rights. One, Iowa has a long history of civil rights leadership. In 1839, the Iowa <b>...</b>
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