Even Corzine noticed that there are problems with the new Civil Union bill

So why was he for the bill from the beginning? I wrote email to his office asking about the rationale behind it, and never got replied. Regardless it's a good thing to know

Gov. Jon S. Corzine said he hopes to sign civil unions into law on Thursday, which would give gay couples the same rights as married couples, but is worried that mayors will be able to refuse to conduct the ceremonies.

"That would not be equal treatment under the law, but I would like to understand what the rights and obligations are," Corzine said Monday, adding that his lawyers were reviewing the bill.

Mayors aren't required under state law to perform marriages, and the civil unions bill doesn't alter that discretion. Bogota Mayor Steve Lonegan has said he will not perform the ceremonies and vowed Monday to not back down.

The governor said he wasn't sure what action he would take if his lawyers tell him the legislation allows mayors to reject civil union requests. Corzine could conditionally veto the bill, under which it would be sent back to lawmakers for revision. Or, he could sign it and hope lawmakers amend it.

As NJ Bar noticed, marriage equality will avoid all these legal problems with civil unions. Let's wait and see what Gov. Corzine is going to do on Thursday.