Search Results for: marriage amendment

Amendment is a tossup – get thee to a polling place

Posted on November 5, 2006 by David

In a poll released today, Mason-Dixon is reporting a dead heat on Ballot Question #1. Support has for the first time dropped below 50%, which is very significant. The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports “fading enthusiasm for a ban on same-sex marriage.” … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary | Tagged | 2 Comments

Marshall/Newman Amendment

Posted on November 2, 2006 by David

AKA the so-called “Marriage Amendment” Shall Article I (Bill of Rights) of the Constitution of Virginia be amended to state: “That only a union between one man and one woman may be a marriage valid in or recognized by this … Continue reading →

Comments Off on Marshall/Newman Amendment

An unneeded, pernicious loser of an amendment

Posted on October 27, 2006 by David

A Dangerous Amendment Washington Post October 27, 2006 EVEN IF YOU oppose same-sex marriage and think its prohibition should be enshrined in state laws and constitutions, there are ample compelling reasons to oppose Virginia’s Ballot Question No. 1 on Nov. … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Vote NO and protect the marriage minority

Posted on October 16, 2006 by Russell

To be married means to be outnumbered. Yes, marriage is threatened. Even for those for whom it is legal, many forgo because of the “false security of a wedding ring”. Help strengthen marriage by voting NO this November against Virginia’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Is Marriage Greatest Priority?

Posted on October 12, 2006 by David

Loudoun Observer October 5, 2006 By Louis Horvath, Herndon Kudos to our Republican representatives in the Virginia House of Delegates, who are looking out for our best interest. Obviously, addressing the traffic problems in Northern Virginia is not as important … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy | Tagged , | Comments Off on Is Marriage Greatest Priority?

Doesn’t Save Marriage

Posted on September 23, 2006 by David

Loudoun Connection September 20, 2006 By Tim Buchholz, Ashburn Susie Chapman, in her letter of Aug. 30, seems to believe that voting for the so-called “marriage amendment” will do something to “protect marriage” and magically create more families in which … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Doesn’t Save Marriage

Victoria’s make-believe amendment

Posted on September 19, 2006 by David

There was great cause for celebration last week when the Attorney General couldn’t resist temptation, and released an advisory opinion on the Marshall/Newman amendment that proved our point: Lawyers and legal scholars can’t agree on how judges would interpret its … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary | Tagged , , , | 14 Comments