Yearly Archives: 2006

A Thousand Pointed Lies

And those were just the ones told during the program by Marshall/Newman apologist Bob FitzSimmonds. Mr. FitzSimmonds, Secretary of the Manassas Family Alliance, debated Equality Prince William President Brian Pace last night at a forum sponsored by the Prince William … Continue reading

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Inquiring minds want to know..

From the Loudoun Times-Mirror: Russell Muños, a business management consultant with IBM, and Trey Sargent, a merchandising manager for Wegmans, live in Potomac Falls in a committed relationship. They remain vocal in their opposition to the proposed amendment’s limiting the … Continue reading

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Is abuse a “family value”?

This is very good exposure of the impact of Marshall/Newman on domestic violence law enforcement. In the context of the domestic violence professionals and elected officials cited, it’s painfully obvious that the pro-amendment ideologue interviewed for this article doesn’t have … Continue reading

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Reston Forum on Marshall/Newman

“If those who wrote this amendment had really written out what they wanted, it would be so repugnant that no one would consider it.” –Delegate Ken Plum, discussing the legislative history of the Marshall/Newman amendment Sunday night we had the … Continue reading

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Victoria’s make-believe amendment

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

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We The People on Constitution Day

Update 2: Kenton has video. Update: Watch the Fox 5 News coverage here. Photo credits: Stephen G. Cook FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 17, 2006 Contact: Linda Monk Chair, We the People PAC 703-360-4462 linda@lindamonk.com Doug Reimel Treasurer, We the People … Continue reading

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Kaine will “vigorously” oppose amendment

The Washington Post today reported that Governor Timothy Kaine will “use the power of his office” to educate voters about the consequences of the Marshall/Newman amendment. “This is language I don’t feel comfortable putting into the constitution,” said Kaine, who … Continue reading

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