Yearly Archives: 2006

One more contradiction

When I saw how upset (are you people ever not angry about something?) the gay-bashing crowd was about this Richmond Times-Dispatch editorial, I knew it had to be sensible: Virginia’s amendment ran weakest in the state’s most populous regions. The … Continue reading

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Contradictions to ponder

One We are supposed to believe, according to the proponents of Ballot Question #1, that Virginia’s marriage law is vulnerable to being overturned by an “activist judge,” and that we can’t be sure how Virginia judges will rule if there … Continue reading

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Amendment is a tossup – get thee to a polling place

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

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Vote yes thrashing

Activist groups trying to salvage Ballot Question #1 are clinging to the State Board of Elections “explanation” (actually authored by active amendment proponent, Attorney General Bob McDonnell) like a slowly deflating raft. Prominent Virginia Republicans and real conservatives like J. … Continue reading

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Faith leaders speak

Media Release from People of Faith for Equality in Virginia, Jews for Justice, and the Commonwealth Coalition November 2, 2006 RICHMOND – More than 280 clergy from across Virginia released a signed statement today announcing their opposition to Virginia’s Ballot … Continue reading

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The truth about voting yes

Another reason to smile this morning: More evidence of the moral bankruptcy and anti-democratic tendencies of the pro-Ballot Question #1 crowd. No matter how carefully chosen the words of the misleaders of the so-called “marriage protection movement,” somebody always manages … Continue reading

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280 CLERGY ANNOUNCE OPPOSITION TO BALLOT QUESTION #1

Complete list of signatories to Clergy Statement Concerned about Effect on Families, Clergy Urge Virginians to Vote No RICHMOND Two hundred and eighty clergy from across Virginia released a signed statement today announcing their opposition to Virginia’s Ballot Question #1 … Continue reading

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