One of the other referenda of interest on election day will be South Dakota’s Referred Law 6 – the abortion ban in that state.
Yesterday, a new bishop of Sioux Falls was ordained, and he something to say:
Bishop Paul Swain came out swinging Thursday. Within an hour of being ordained a Roman Catholic bishop and installed as the eighth leader of the Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls, he had spoken out on two issues on the Nov. 7 ballot.
"I’m proud to say that the first vote I will cast as a South Dakotan will be yes for Referred Law 6," Swain said, to applause and a standing ovation.
Referred Law 6 is the abortion ban, which was passed by the state Legislature earlier this year and will be decided by voters. It outlaws all abortions except those done to save a pregnant woman’s life.
"This law is not perfect legislation, but it will better respect and protect the vulnerable," Swain said.
He also said he would vote yes on Constitutional Amendment C. Approval of Amendment C would amend the South Dakota Constitution to recognize marriages between only a man and a woman.
Swain said he was not judging or demeaning anyone by doing so but preserving the common good and encouraging family life.
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