... you believe that civil unions, domestic partnerships and other legal agreements between unmarried couples should be legal. Technorati Tags: Marshall Newman Amendment, Virginia Marriage Amendment
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Reason #5: Vote NO if…
... you are concerned that the amendment will be used by opposing factions in families seeking to deny unmarried partners of loved ones the right to hospital visitation, to decide about organ donation or burial, or to determine guardianship of children. Technorati Tags: Marshall Newman Amendment, Virginia Marriage Amendment
Commonwealth Coalition needs your help
OK, it's crunch time. With only five days to go, we've got a lot of work to do to defeat the so-called Marriage Amendment. We need bodies, folks, for phone banking, lit drops and working the polls, especially in the Hampton Roads area. If you are in Hampton Roads and have some time to spare, … Continue reading Commonwealth Coalition needs your help
Reason #6: Vote NO if…
... you believe this is the first step in a series of rights being taken away from the citizens of Virginia. The Virginia Bill of Rights has never been used to take away anyone's rights, only to grant them. “First they came for the Communists, and I didn’t speak up, because I wasn’t a Communist. … Continue reading Reason #6: Vote NO if…
Vote NO: Rev. Todd C. Davidson
As promised in an earlier post, here is a piece written by Rev. Davidson outlining his reasons for voting NO on the so-called Marriage Amendment, which will be on the ballot as issue #1 next Tuesday. While the Marriage Amendment finds supporters and detractors, both with solid arguments and justifiable conclusions, the core of this … Continue reading Vote NO: Rev. Todd C. Davidson
Could marriage amendment hurt Allen?
Such is the premise of an article in today's Washington Times. In an effort to pass the so-called Marriage Amendment, reaching out to black churches has been a part of the plan. But will these voters go to the polls, vote yes on the amendment and also vote for Webb? I think so. The black … Continue reading Could marriage amendment hurt Allen?
Reason #7: Vote NO if…
... you believe that government should stop at your door. Here's what the Republican Liberty Caucus says: The RLC supports a strict construction of the Bill of Rights as a defense against tyranny, the expansion of those rights to all voluntary consensual conduct under the Ninth and Tenth Amendments, and the requirements of equal protection … Continue reading Reason #7: Vote NO if…
Bigotry
Cory Capron has written a thoughtful piece on bigotry and polygamy. It is well worth the read. After last night's "debate" between supporters and opponents of the amendment, I'd like to focus on just one word: bigot bigot One entry found for bigot. Main Entry: big·ot Pronunciation: 'bi-g&t Function: noun Etymology: French, hypocrite, bigot : … Continue reading Bigotry
Reason #8: Vote NO if…
...you are a business owner who is concerned that you will not be able to attract the best and brightest employees because you may not be able to offer domestic partner benefits and companies located in other states will.
More good news on Voting NO
I'm a bit under today with another tax filing deadline, but I wanted to make sure that you guys had a chance to read some of the other Vote NO stuff floating around today. Rev. Dr. Dwight Jones via Blogging the Amendment Bob Gibson via Waldo Jaquith The Galax Gazette via Twin County Combustion David … Continue reading More good news on Voting NO
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