Monthly Archives: August 2006

The AG won’t answer my questions, either

But not just my questions, any hard questions about the Marshall/Newman amendment. During a live blog with Vivian Paige last night, our AG was asked several good questions about the amendment and it’s reach into the lives of all unmarried … Continue reading

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Short attention span?

In one of the funniest things another blogger has ever said to me, Insider made this earth-stopping observation: Gee, David. I’m noticing you refuse to say you oppose gay marriage. More about that later, because I couldn’t help noticing this. … Continue reading

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Cypress Project To Combat Hate Crimes

Leesburg Today August 25, 2006 By Charlie Jackson Religious groups, businesses and other organizations announced the launch of a foundation dubbed The Cypress Project dedicated to helping those targeted by anti-gay hate crimes across the state. Loudoun Sheriff’s Office spokesman … Continue reading

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Opposing Sides Ready For Battle Over Marriage Amendment

Leesburg Today August 25, 2006 By Charlie Jackson Battle lines have been drawn in Loudoun County and across the commonwealth by the opposing sides in the battle over gay marriage. Defeating the amendment would make history, according to David Weintraub, … Continue reading

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Why won’t Sophrosyne answer my questions?

I’m making a list, and checking it when the spirit so moves me. It’s a list of unanswered questions I and others have posed to NoVA Townhall contributor Sophrosyne, who appears to be the more or less “official” spokesperson for … Continue reading

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What’s the harm? A shorter lifespan for starters

While canvassing a concert in Leesburg, I encountered only two of roughly thirty people who actually supported the Marshall/Newman amendment. The first supporter explained that she would vote yes “for religious reasons.” She felt entitled to impose her personal religious … Continue reading

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Marriage Amendment Would Expand Law’s Reach

Loudoun Observer August 18, 2006 By Robert Pierce, Sterling I was one of the over 100 citizens to attend the NoVA Town Hall meeting with Attorney General Bob McDonnell in Sterling Aug. 1. I, like many others, attended because I … Continue reading

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