Are all people who are against same sex marriage dishonest liars?
The number of signatures that were needed to get a constitutional amendment in Massachusetts on the 2008 ballot was 1% of the states population, but the anti-gay agenda couldn't even get that number of signatures honestly.
The anti-gay agenda had voters sign an amendment to allow beer and wine sales in grocery stores, and then told them that their signature was needed a second time. The second signature was in reality for the amendment against same sex marriage.
2007-06-14 07:59:13 · 13 answers · asked by χριστοφορος ▽ 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2005/10/05/lawmakers_to_air_complaints_about_marriage_petition_drive/
http://www.innewsweekly.com/innews/?class_code=Ne&article_code=687
2007-06-14 07:59:41 · update #1
Wow, first I heard of this. But what is important is that enough of the people in the government in Massachusetts had the knowledge to realize that Civil rights issues should not be put up to a popular vote. The majority has a responsibility to protect these rights. If only people in the other states were so wise!
2007-06-15 02:51:18 · answer #1 · answered by Tikhacoffee/MisterMoo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The three branches of our government, executive, judicial and legislative are there to check each other and make sure one branch does not have more power than the other. The legislature is made up of representatives of the people. This vote had a huge majority and spoke for the people they represent. A populace vote is only one way for the people to be heard, the other way is through their legislators. The people have spoken. In addition the judicial branch is there to ensure the laws are enforced and to protect the minorities from populace biggotry. This is their job! Here's a piece from the link below. Qudos to the Mass state legislature, it's good to know people can think in goverment! Today, during a joint session, Massachusetts lawmakers voted 151 to 45 to defeat a measure that would have placed a discriminatory, anti-marriage constitutional amendment before voters on the November 2008 ballot. The proposed amendment threatened to undo the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court’s historic 2003 decision making the state the first to recognize marriage equality for same-sex couples. “This proposed constitutional amendment was a misguided attempt to put people's equal rights to a vote. We are grateful that the overwhelming majority of Massachusetts legislators rejected this divisive measure,” said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese. “Today’s vote is a reaffirmation of Massachusetts’ proud record of choosing equality over discrimination.
2016-05-20 03:27:06 · answer #2 · answered by shane 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's pretty sad. Old news but pretty sad. However, on the bright side, the Massachusetts legislature took another vote on the matter and there were not enough votes to allow it on the November 2008 ballot.
So the issue is dead in the water for now.
For the record, I am all for same sex marriage.
2007-06-14 08:03:48 · answer #3 · answered by jasgallo 5 · 8⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. It's disgusting. And don't those Christians have a commandment against lying?
I'd celebrate, but I'm so damn tired of celebrating the fact that my legal marital status is safe for a few months. It's as maddening as being expected to celebrate every few breaths or heartbeats, especially in a "free" country.
2007-06-14 17:14:18 · answer #4 · answered by GreenEyedLilo 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
In truth, not surprising at all. Which I suppose is a bit sad really. But if you get taken in by that trick, it is no one's fault but your own. All ways read something in full before you sign it !
2007-06-15 03:13:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is very sad indeed. it is good to see that some voters take the time to read what they are signing. This should be a lesson to all of us.
2007-06-14 08:07:26 · answer #6 · answered by Tegarst 7 · 8⤊ 0⤋
apparently some heterosexual people think that gay people are a threat to their very existence...thankfully not all heterosexuals are like that...and i voted for gay rights to marry...as i feel my sister should have the same rights that i have...i'm not really sure how it is a threat to some i haven't been able to figure it out yet...but if you do...let me know cause it is frustrating to all who don't get it...
2007-06-14 08:05:32 · answer #7 · answered by Daisy 6 · 8⤊ 0⤋
I believe you have phrased the question correctly, and yes, it is sad. Very sad.
2007-06-14 20:08:21 · answer #8 · answered by Hadley N 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well i dont believe in the gay lifestyle but it is a free country and as a retired marine i will in fact defend your freedom to be who like, and if you want to get married to another guy i will defend that as well, even if i dont agree with it, i wish you joy
2007-06-14 08:09:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 8⤊ 0⤋
Wow that's creepy. Very very creepy.
2007-06-14 13:03:30 · answer #10 · answered by Luis 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋