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Democrats Attack Majority Of Americans, Display Stunning Hypocrisy On Gay Marriage
Democrats Viciously Attack Those Supporting Defense Of Traditional Marriage…
June 8, 2006 - Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.): Anyone Voting To Protect Traditional Marriage Is Voting “For Bigotry.” “‘A vote for this amendment is a vote for bigotry pure and simple,’ said Democratic Sen. Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts, where the state Supreme Court legalized gay marriages in 2003.” (Laurie Kellman, “Senate To Tackle Gay Marriage Ban,” The Associated Press, 6/5/06)
DNC Chairman Howard Dean Has Called The Effort “Hateful.” DEAN: “Democrats are committed to fighting this hateful, divisive amendment and to fighting similarly discriminatory ballot initiatives in states across the country. We strongly oppose any attempt to write discrimination into law – whether it be at the local or state levels or in the United States Constitution.” (Democratic National Committee, Press Release, 6/1/06)
Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev.): Supporters Of Marriage Protection Amendment Want To “Write Discrimination Into The Constitution.” REID: “Senator Frist has chosen to put the politics of division ahead of real progress by pushing for a debate on a divisive amendment that will write discrimination into the constitution.” (Friends For Harry Reid Website, www.giveemhellharry.com, Accessed 6/1/06)
…But Minority Leader Reid Supported A Constitutional Amendment Protecting Traditional Marriage In Nevada
Reid Backed A Nevada Constitutional Amendment Defining Marriage As The Union Of A Man And A Woman. “Reid said he is opposed to gay marriage but does not support a proposal by President Bush that would amend the U.S. Constitution to restrict marriage to two people of the opposite sex. … Reid supported a Nevada constitutional amendment that restricts marriage to opposite-sex couples.” (Tony Batt, “Reid Comfortable With Fund-Raiser,” Las Vegas Review-Journal, 5/14/04)
Reid Strongly Backed The Amendment And Stressed His Opposition To Gay Marriage. “Reid’s campaign insists he’s been 100 percent supportive of Question 2 [Nevada’s state amendment] and steadfast against gay marriage all along. … Reid, [his campaign manager] insists, has always been consistent in opposing gay marriage.” (Steve Sebelius, “Where Does Reid Stand?” Las Vegas Review-Journal, 2/19/04)
By His Own Definition, Should Reid Accuse Himself Of Voting For “Discrimination”? REID: “I’m personally opposed to same-sex marriage. I think a marriage should be between a man and woman.” (Fox News’ “Special Report With Brit Hume,” 11/25/04)
Ask Reid: Do Most Nevadans Practice “Discrimination”?
2000: 70% Of Nevadans Approved A Constitutional Amendment Protecting Traditional Marriage. “Voters overwhelmingly approved the most contentious ballot issue, with seven of every 10 voters approving Question 2, which places a statutory prohibition on gay marriages in the Nevada Constitution.” (Brendan Riley, “Nevadans Elect GOP Senator, Congressman,” The Associated Press, 11/8/00)
2002: 67% Of Nevadans Voted To Further Amend Their Constitution And Strengthen Their Defense Of Traditional Marriage. “Nevada statutes already forbid gay marriages but statewide ballot Question 2 amends the Nevada Constitution to make clear that nontraditional marriages performed in other states wouldn’t be recognized in Nevada. It had passed by a margin of 67 percent to 33 percent with four-fifths of the ballots counted.” (Scott Sonner, “Republicans Nearly Sweep Nevada,” The Associated Press, 11/6/02)
Are Solid Majorities In Diverse States “Hateful” Or “Bigoted”?
Forty-Five States Have Guidelines Defending The Union Of A Man And A Woman.PRESIDENT BUSH: “[T]oday, 45 of the 50 states have either a state constitutional amendment or statute defining marriage as the union of a man and a woman. These amendments and laws express a broad consensus in our country for protecting the institution of marriage.” (President George W. Bush, Radio Address, 6/3/06)
Nineteen States Have Codified The Definition Of Marriage In Their State Constitutions. (Shaila Dewan, “Same-Sex Marriage Amendment Is Struck Down By Georgia Judge,” The New York Times, 5/17/06)
Two-Thirds Popular Support Is Considered “Typical” For Constitutional Amendments Defending Marriage. “Referendums in defense of man-woman unions have won approval in every state they’ve appeared, typically by two-thirds or more of those voting.” (Eric Krol, “Gay Ballot Item Could Stir Fall Vote,” Chicago Daily Herald, 5/9/06)
Protecting Marriage Is An Immediate Concern In States Across The Country
Nine States Are Currently Experiencing Court Challenges To State-Level Gay Marriage Bans. “[S]upporters of a constitutional amendment say that activist judges are a threat to state bans. Court challenges to state-level bans are pending in nine states. Judges recently tossed bans in Georgia and Nebraska.” (Matt Stearns, “Gay Marriage Ban Back On Agenda,” The Kansas City Star, 6/4/06)
Thirteen States Approved Traditional Marriage Initiatives In 2004 – And More Are Lined Up To Vote This Year. “This November, initiatives banning same-sex marriages are expected to be on the ballot in Idaho, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia and Wisconsin. In 2004, 13 states approved initiatives prohibiting gay marriage or civil unions, with 11 states casting votes on Election Day.” (Nedra Pickler, “Bush Backs Amendment Banning Gay Marriage,” The Associated Press, 6/3/06)
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