Category Archives: Commentary

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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Actions speak louder than words

Posted on October 16, 2006 by David

Since it was introduced in January 2004, supporters of the proposed civil unions and marriage ban in Wisconsin have consistently claimed that it would merely “protect marriage” and not impact legal protections or benefits for unmarried couples. But history tells … Continue reading →

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Have Republicans had enough yet?

Posted on October 15, 2006 by David

The New York Times tells us that divisive anti-gay so-called “marriage amendments” have lost their power to manipulate the electorate. Pollsters are saying that “people might just be burned out on the subject of marriage and its boundaries,” and that … Continue reading →

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Loudoun Easterner says vote “No”

Posted on October 13, 2006 by David

Another Loudoun newspaper weighs in on Ballot Question #1. Loudoun Easterner October 11, 2006 We have just four more weeks until voters go to the polls on Nov. 7. Along with candidates seeking to represent Virginia in the U.S. Senate … Continue reading →

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Sounding alarmed

Posted on October 13, 2006 by David

Bryan Scrafford asks whether the scare tactics of Marshall Newman supporters are working. They certainly are working on a limited subset of the population. What we are finding is that people who say they are voting ‘yes,’ in addition to … Continue reading →

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How not to teach sexual responsibility

Posted on October 13, 2006 by David

First of all, don’t pretend that everyone in the world is heterosexual. Since high school students are well aware that this isn’t the case, it’s a good way to lose credibility. Loudoun County High School yesterday had a mandatory assembly … Continue reading →

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The company we keep

Posted on October 11, 2006 by David

Anti-gay blogger Jerry Fuhrman tells us that the Klan is having a little rally in Virginia. I’m not sure what Jerry is upset about – he must not realize that they are his political allies, or at least doesn’t want … Continue reading →

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