Monthly Archives: October 2006

What’s next?

Posted on October 22, 2006 by David

Leesburg Today October 13, 2006 By David Weintraub, Lovettsville Maureen Whalen (Letters, Oct. 2) must have an unusual definition of the term “harm,” to say the least. The so-called”Marriage Affirmation Act”to which she refers has already been used by a … Continue reading →

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Family values “provocative” and “disappointing”

Posted on October 21, 2006 by David

Focus on the Family is having a conniption fit about remarks made by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, acknowledging and welcoming family members of newly sworn in Ambassador Mark Dybul. From the transcript Remarks at the Swearing-in Ceremony of the … Continue reading →

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Human Resources are for all humans

Posted on October 20, 2006 by David

I love this. Barton Hinkle of the Richmond Times-Dispatch asks: It’s tempting to conclude current events have rendered satire inoperative; how do you lampoon that which is already extravagantly absurd? Meanwhile, in other “news,” we find the following headline: Pro-Homo … Continue reading →

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We were wrong

Posted on October 18, 2006 by David

UPDATE: From the Richmond Times-Dispatch: Delegates won’t back marriage measure Proposed ban of same-sex unions too broad, say previous supporters October 19, 2006 By Pamela Stallsmith Three Richmond-area House Democrats — including a Baptist minister — who supported a constitutional … Continue reading →

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New Commonwealth Coalition ad

Posted on October 18, 2006 by David

Watch the new ad, “Emergency” … This is exactly what voters need to see. This amendment isn’t about “marriage” at all, it’s about making sure that people who have committed to taking care of each other aren’t allowed to do … Continue reading →

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Dear Jerry: Bite me.

Posted on October 18, 2006 by David

I believe we’ve been pretty clear about Foley, et al. This certifiable piece of work just threatened our community with extermination if we don’t return to the closet. At least that’s how I read it. What do you all think?

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Dead heat

Posted on October 17, 2006 by David

A poll released today by the Washington Post confirms what the Commonwealth Coalition found back in July: When voters have information about the entire amendment, support for it plummets. The vote stands at a dead heat when the arguments for … Continue reading →

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