This comment was posted on my Voting No page earlier today: umm, i know my comment will be deleted, but here is the point, you are only allowing one argument, is this for posterities sake??? to make yourself feel good??? bias is one thing, but to blatently say i will delete your comment for disagreeing … Continue reading About my Voting NO page
Category: Marshall Newman Amendment
OTR’s Joel Rubin: Vote NO
Every week, Joel Rubin, host of the local program On the Record, does a segment called "My Minute." The monologue is done on whatever topic he wants. Today the topic was the so-called Marriage Amendment. Good job, Joel. Glad you're voting NO. Technorati Tags: Marshall Newman Amendment, Virginia Marriage Amendment
Reason #9: Vote NO if…
... you are concerned that the amendment will be read by the courts to bar enforcement of domestic violence laws against unmarried partners. Technorati Tags: Marshall Newman Amendment, Virginia Marriage Amendment
VP: Amendment won’t protect marriage
The Virginian-Pilot weighs in on the so-called Marriage Amendment today and gives a well-reasoned argument for Voting NO on this issue: Parse them anyway you like, but those 87 words [of the amendment] seek no less than to undo what Mason wrought in Virginia's first days, sentiments that have stood the test of 230 years. … Continue reading VP: Amendment won’t protect marriage
Reason #10: Vote NO if…
...you believe it is unnecessary to amend the constitution because Virginia statutes have prohibited same-sex marriages for 30 years and civil unions and other legal agreements between same-sex couples for the last three years without any legal challenge. Technorati Tags: Virginia Marriage Amendment, Marshall Newman Amendment
Marriage amendment would harm children
I received the following press release and thought I would share. VIRGINIA'S PEDIATRICIANS SAY "MARRIAGE AMENDMENT" WOULD HARM CHILDREN The "Marriage Amendment" will be harmful to Virginia's children, said Dr. Colleen Kraft, President of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Virginia Chapter today. “The Virginia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics is asking Virginians to … Continue reading Marriage amendment would harm children
“The religious community does not speak with one voice on this issue”
So said the Rev. Randy Orwig, pastor of Tidewater United Church of Christ in Virginia Beach. The topic was the so-called Marriage Amendment. Rev. Orwig is an opponent of the measure. Today, he rallied nearly two dozen ministers and priests to sign a statement opposing the amendment, which they call an "arrogant attempt" to write … Continue reading “The religious community does not speak with one voice on this issue”
NJ Marriage Decision
By now, everyone has seen yesterday's decision in the New Jersey Supreme Court regarding same-sex marriage. Coverage in the local and online MSM has been interesting, as it seems each writer has a different spin on what this means. For me, it means that the people of New Jersey will have to deal with this … Continue reading NJ Marriage Decision
Vote NO signs, bumper stickers
I see a lot of folks end up on my blog after searching for Vote NO yard signs and bumper stickers. By all means, feel free to email me if you want one (or more) of these. I'll put you in touch with the right folks in your area 🙂 (And yes, David. I borrowed … Continue reading Vote NO signs, bumper stickers
SurveyUSA: Allen 49%, Webb 46%
The latest SurveyUSA poll is up. Conducted 10/22/2006 - 10/24/2006, the survey of 613 likely voters has a margin of +/-4%, so the results are within the margin of error. Gail Parker polled at 2%, with only 3% of voters remaining undecided. SurveyUSA's analysis: Today, Allen leads by 14 among males; Webb leads by 9 … Continue reading SurveyUSA: Allen 49%, Webb 46%
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