Check this out -- Reid (and his Democratic lemmings....) are
screeching about the idea of one man, one woman marriage.
Wonder if Harry told his buddies in the Democratic Caucus
that he once "voted for bigotry" as Kennedy puts it, by voting
himself for traditional marriage.
Check this out:
Democrats Attack Majority Of Americans, Display Stunning
Hypocrisy On Gay Marriage
Democrats Viciously Attack Those Supporting Defense Of
Traditional Marriage…
Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.): Anyone Voting To Protect
Traditional Marriage Is Voting “For Bigotry.” “‘A vote for this
amendment is a vote for bigotry pure and simple,’ said
Democratic Sen. Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts,
where the state Supreme Court legalized gay marriages in
2003.” (Laurie Kellman, “Senate To Tackle Gay Marriage
Ban,” The Associated Press, 6/5/06)
DNC Chairman Howard Dean Has Called The Effort
“Hateful.” DEAN: “Democrats are committed to fighting
this hateful, divisive amendment and to fighting similarly
discriminatory ballot initiatives in states across the country.
We strongly oppose any attempt to write discrimination
into law – whether it be at the local or state levels or in
the United States Constitution.” (Democratic National
Committee, Press Release, 6/1/06)
Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev.): Supporters Of Marriage
Protection Amendment Want To “Write Discrimination
Into The Constitution.” REID: “Senator Frist has chosen
to put the politics of division ahead of real progress by
pushing for a debate on a divisive amendment that will
write discrimination into the constitution.” (Friends For
Harry Reid Website,
www.giveemhellharry.com,
Accessed 6/1/06)
…But Minority Leader Reid Supported A Constitutional
Amendment Protecting Traditional Marriage In Nevada
Reid Backed A Nevada Constitutional Amendment
Defining Marriage As The Union Of A Man And A
Woman. “Reid said he is opposed to gay marriage but
does not support a proposal by President Bush that
would amend the U.S. Constitution to restrict marriage
to two people of the opposite sex. … Reid supported a
Nevada constitutional amendment that restricts marriage
to opposite-sex couples.” (Tony Batt, “Reid Comfortable
With Fund-Raiser,” Las Vegas Review-Journal, 5/14/04)
Reid Strongly Backed The Amendment And Stressed
His Opposition To Gay Marriage. “Reid’s campaign insists
he’s been 100 percent supportive of Question 2 [Nevada’s
state amendment] and steadfast against gay marriage all
along. … Reid, [his campaign manager] insists, has always
been consistent in opposing gay marriage.” (Steve Sebelius,
“Where Does Reid Stand?” Las Vegas Review-Journal,
2/19/04)
By His Own Definition, Should Reid Accuse Himself
Of Voting For “Discrimination”? REID: “I’m
personally opposed to same-sex marriage. I think
a marriage should be between a man and woman.”
(Fox News’ “Special Report With Brit Hume,”
11/25/04)
Ask Reid: Do Most Nevadans Practice “Discrimination”?
2000: 70% Of Nevadans Approved A Constitutional
Amendment Protecting Traditional Marriage. “Voters
overwhelmingly approved the most contentious ballot
issue, with seven of every 10 voters approving
Question 2, which places a statutory prohibition on
gay marriages in the Nevada Constitution.” (Brendan
Riley, “Nevadans Elect GOP Senator, Congressman,”
The Associated Press, 11/8/00)
2002: 67% Of Nevadans Voted To Further Amend
Their Constitution And Strengthen Their Defense Of
Traditional Marriage. “Nevada statutes already forbid
gay marriages but statewide ballot Question 2 amends
the Nevada Constitution to make clear that nontraditional
marriages performed in other states wouldn’t be recognized
in Nevada. It had passed by a margin of 67 percent to
33 percent with four-fifths of the ballots counted.” (Scott
Sonner, “Republicans Nearly Sweep Nevada,” The
Associated Press, 11/6/02)
Are Solid Majorities In Diverse States “Hateful” Or “Bigoted”?
Forty-Five States Have Guidelines Defending The Union
Of A Man And A Woman. PRESIDENT BUSH: “[T]oday,
45 of the 50 states have either a state constitutional
amendment or statute defining marriage as the union of
a man and a woman. These amendments and laws express
a broad consensus in our country for protecting the institution
of marriage.” (President George W. Bush, Radio Address,
6/3/06)
Nineteen States Have Codified The Definition Of Marriage
In Their State Constitutions. (Shaila Dewan, “Same-Sex
Marriage Amendment Is Struck Down By Georgia Judge,”
The New York Times, 5/17/06)
Two-Thirds Popular Support Is Considered “Typical”
For Constitutional Amendments Defending Marriage.
“Referendums in defense of man-woman unions have
won approval in every state they’ve appeared, typically
by two-thirds or more of those voting.” (Eric Krol, “Gay
Ballot Item Could Stir Fall Vote,” Chicago Daily Herald,
5/9/06)
Protecting Marriage Is An Immediate Concern In
States Across The Country
Nine States Are Currently Experiencing Court Challenges
To State-Level Gay Marriage Bans. “[S]upporters of a
constitutional amendment say that activist judges are a
threat to state bans. Court challenges to state-level bans
are pending in nine states. Judges recently tossed bans
in Georgia and Nebraska.” (Matt Stearns, “Gay Marriage
Ban Back On Agenda,” The Kansas City Star, 6/4/06)
Thirteen States Approved Traditional Marriage
Initiatives In 2004 – And More Are Lined Up To
Vote This Year. “This November, initiatives banning
same-sex marriages are expected to be on the ballot
in Idaho, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee,
Virginia and Wisconsin. In 2004, 13 states approved
initiatives prohibiting gay marriage or civil unions,
with 11 states casting votes on Election Day.” (Nedra
Pickler, “Bush Backs Amendment Banning Gay
Marriage,” The Associated Press, 6/3/06)
