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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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Tagged Bill of Rights, Marshall-Newman Amendment
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Mr. Marshall and the Gay Agenda
Thank you, Mr. Marshall, for openly admitting that your amendment is not really about marriage, but in fact is intended to discourage GLBT people from living lives of honesty and integrity. It’s actually very clever. It also ultimately will fail. … Continue reading
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Tagged Animus, Bill of Rights, Bob Marshall, First Amendment, Marshall-Newman Amendment, Public opinion, Special rights
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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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Tagged Bill of Rights, Bob McDonnell, Marshall-Newman Amendment, VA "Family" Foundation
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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
Conservatives refusing to be radicals, Part 2
Today’s Washington Post includes an opinion piece by conservative 4th Circuit Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson III, recently on the short list for a Bush appointment to the Supreme Court. In his rejection of both federal and state constitutional amendments to … Continue reading
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Tagged Bill of Rights, Conservatism, Editorials, Marshall-Newman Amendment, Media
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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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Tagged Bill of Rights, Civil rights, Marshall-Newman Amendment, Media
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Leesburg 4th of July Parade
From the Why Didn’t I Think of That Department. Per request, a place to comment on our third year in the Leesburg 4th of July Parade. We are very pleased to report that Equality Loudoun won Best Float in the … Continue reading →