Marriage Equality Amendment
Target:
President-Elect Obama and the Senators and Representatives of the United States
Sponsored by:
PLEASE READ EVERYTHING CAREFULLY, so that you understand this proposal. Thank you - Dale Sheldon
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I am proposing an Amendment to our US Constitution that can solve the problem of marriage in the United States. It will protect the definition of "marriage", give everyone full civil rights in marriage (which will now be referred to as "civil union") and allow everyone their full right to freedom of religion.
Here is a letter that I have written to the future President of the United States. By writing to him and asking for his support, I'm hoping to also gain the attention of the American people, Senators and Representatives.
BUT!!! Before I show the letter here, let me explain why I have written this and how I came to this conclusion. -
I am a gay man in a committed and loving relationship with my partner. He is a Brazilian national which means that even if our state (California) did allow gay marriage, our marriage would not be recognized. Why? Because of DOMA (the Defense of Marriage Act) which was passed by Clinton and defines marriage on a Federal level as between a man and a woman. This means that, no matter what, gay married couples cannot file joint federal tax returns and cannot file their marriage for immigration purposes.
When my "husband" and I first started talking about the fight for gay marriage, there was some confusion. He did not understand why we were fighting for gay marriage because "marriage" was a religious term and had nothing to do with law. What? In Brazil, and other countries, a heterosexual couple will "marry" in the church, but if they want legal rights with that marriage they file a "civil union" with the court. "Marriage" has nothing to do with law! What a concept right? The separation of church and state. This is the basis of my proposal for a new amendment.
Additionally, I have continually heard from opponents to gay marriage (including President-Elect Obama) that they are "against gay marriage but are for civil unions and full civil rights for gay couples". So this idea is, in effect, of their own making. To be against this proposal AND gay marriage, would in effect deem that they are prejudiced against the gay community. They are, basically, obligated to agree - by their own words.
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So, without further ado.... here is the letter: Please copy this, forward it, send it by e-mail, bulletin, post, etc. Lets try to get this to our future President and everyone else and make a difference in our great country!
Dear Mr. President ! :)
It is SO great to say that. Congratulations! I finally feel that our country is on the right track again and that I can once again be proud to be an American.
I have just one thing to ask. PLEASE do not forget the gay community. We love you and voted for you! We are also one of the last great civil rights movements in this country, and we have a long way to go. We are currently fighting a battle and have taken a huge loss in California, Arizona, and Florida today. YOU however, are a shining light of hope, understanding and intelligence that we need.
I understand that you are against gay "marriage", but I'm confident that you do understand the importance of equal rights for all.
I have a proposition for a federal constitution amendment that I am going to put to you, and everyone else. It is a new definition of "marriage" and of "civil union" in our country. It is quite simply a separation of the definitions in which "marriage" is used to define the faith based institution of marriage and "civil union" is used to define the civil institution of marriage.
I propose the following: That all couples, regardless of sexual orientation, in order to obtain legal rights as a couple, must have a "civil union" filed with their local court or county clerk. All previously performed legal "marriages" will automatically receive "civil union" status, and no additional action would be by required by those couples. A "civil union" will receive all of the same rights previously granted to marriages. "Civil union" shall be defined as a legal life partnership between two consenting adults, without prejudice toward race, religion, age, gender or sexual orientation.
A "civil union" can only be obtained through the court or county clerk. As a "civil union" is strictly a legal document, no "ceremony" would be performed by a Justice of the Peace or any other government employee.
If a couple decides to perform a "marriage" in a traditional ceremony in front of god and family, they may do so at their own discretion and with their personal faith fully in place and unchallenged. Every religious institution in the country can then freely define marriage and perform their marriages based on the definition that they create for themselves.
Please Mr. President, and his supporters. PLEASE help save the definition of marriage, the right to personal faith in religion and the right to full civil liberties for all people, conservative and liberal alike. Support my proposal for this constitutional amendment.
Sincerely,
Dale Sheldon
November 5, 2008
mlitsonata@hotmail.com
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I am proposing an Amendment to our US Constitution that can solve the problem of marriage in the United States. It will protect the definition of "marriage", give everyone full civil rights in marriage (which will now be referred to as "civil union") and allow everyone their full right to freedom of religion.
Here is a letter that I have written to the future President of the United States. By writing to him and asking for his support, I'm hoping to also gain the attention of the American people, Senators and Representatives.
BUT!!! Before I show the letter here, let me explain why I have written this and how I came to this conclusion. -
I am a gay man in a committed and loving relationship with my partner. He is a Brazilian national which means that even if our state (California) did allow gay marriage, our marriage would not be recognized. Why? Because of DOMA (the Defense of Marriage Act) which was passed by Clinton and defines marriage on a Federal level as between a man and a woman. This means that, no matter what, gay married couples cannot file joint federal tax returns and cannot file their marriage for immigration purposes.
When my "husband" and I first started talking about the fight for gay marriage, there was some confusion. He did not understand why we were fighting for gay marriage because "marriage" was a religious term and had nothing to do with law. What? In Brazil, and other countries, a heterosexual couple will "marry" in the church, but if they want legal rights with that marriage they file a "civil union" with the court. "Marriage" has nothing to do with law! What a concept right? The separation of church and state. This is the basis of my proposal for a new amendment.
Additionally, I have continually heard from opponents to gay marriage (including President-Elect Obama) that they are "against gay marriage but are for civil unions and full civil rights for gay couples". So this idea is, in effect, of their own making. To be against this proposal AND gay marriage, would in effect deem that they are prejudiced against the gay community. They are, basically, obligated to agree - by their own words.
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So, without further ado.... here is the letter: Please copy this, forward it, send it by e-mail, bulletin, post, etc. Lets try to get this to our future President and everyone else and make a difference in our great country!
Dear Mr. President ! :)
It is SO great to say that. Congratulations! I finally feel that our country is on the right track again and that I can once again be proud to be an American.
I have just one thing to ask. PLEASE do not forget the gay community. We love you and voted for you! We are also one of the last great civil rights movements in this country, and we have a long way to go. We are currently fighting a battle and have taken a huge loss in California, Arizona, and Florida today. YOU however, are a shining light of hope, understanding and intelligence that we need.
I understand that you are against gay "marriage", but I'm confident that you do understand the importance of equal rights for all.
I have a proposition for a federal constitution amendment that I am going to put to you, and everyone else. It is a new definition of "marriage" and of "civil union" in our country. It is quite simply a separation of the definitions in which "marriage" is used to define the faith based institution of marriage and "civil union" is used to define the civil institution of marriage.
I propose the following: That all couples, regardless of sexual orientation, in order to obtain legal rights as a couple, must have a "civil union" filed with their local court or county clerk. All previously performed legal "marriages" will automatically receive "civil union" status, and no additional action would be by required by those couples. A "civil union" will receive all of the same rights previously granted to marriages. "Civil union" shall be defined as a legal life partnership between two consenting adults, without prejudice toward race, religion, age, gender or sexual orientation.
A "civil union" can only be obtained through the court or county clerk. As a "civil union" is strictly a legal document, no "ceremony" would be performed by a Justice of the Peace or any other government employee.
If a couple decides to perform a "marriage" in a traditional ceremony in front of god and family, they may do so at their own discretion and with their personal faith fully in place and unchallenged. Every religious institution in the country can then freely define marriage and perform their marriages based on the definition that they create for themselves.
Please Mr. President, and his supporters. PLEASE help save the definition of marriage, the right to personal faith in religion and the right to full civil liberties for all people, conservative and liberal alike. Support my proposal for this constitutional amendment.
Sincerely,
Dale Sheldon
November 5, 2008
mlitsonata@hotmail.com
PLEASE READ EVERYTHING CAREFULLY, so that you understand this proposal. Thank you - Dale Sheldon
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I am proposing an Amendment to our US Constitution that can solve the problem of marriage in the United States. It will protect the definition of "marriage", give everyone full civil rights in marriage (which will now be referred to as "civil union") and allow everyone their full right to freedom of religion.
Here is a letter that I have written to the future President of the United States. By writing to him and asking for his support, I'm hoping to also gain the attention of the American people, Senators and Representatives.
BUT!!! Before I show the letter here, let me explain why I have written this and how I came to this conclusion. -
I am a gay man in a committed and loving relationship with my partner. He is a Brazilian national which means that even if our state (California) did allow gay marriage, our marriage would not be recognized. Why? Because of DOMA (the Defense of Marriage Act) which was passed by Clinton and defines marriage on a Federal level as between a man and a woman. This means that, no matter what, gay married couples cannot file joint federal tax returns and cannot file their marriage for immigration purposes.
When my "husband" and I first started talking about the fight for gay marriage, there was some confusion. He did not understand why we were fighting for gay marriage because "marriage" was a religious term and had nothing to do with law. What? In Brazil, and other countries, a heterosexual couple will "marry" in the church, but if they want legal rights with that marriage they file a "civil union" with the court. "Marriage" has nothing to do with law! What a concept right? The separation of church and state. This is the basis of my proposal for a new amendment.
Additionally, I have continually heard from opponents to gay marriage (including President-Elect Obama) that they are "against gay marriage but are for civil unions and full civil rights for gay couples". So this idea is, in effect, of their own making. To be against this proposal AND gay marriage, would in effect deem that they are prejudiced against the gay community. They are, basically, obligated to agree - by their own words.
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So, without further ado.... here is the letter: Please copy this, forward it, send it by e-mail, bulletin, post, etc. Lets try to get this to our future President and everyone else and make a difference in our great country!
Dear Mr. President ! :)
It is SO great to say that. Congratulations! I finally feel that our country is on the right track again and that I can once again be proud to be an American.
I have just one thing to ask. PLEASE do not forget the gay community. We love you and voted for you! We are also one of the last great civil rights movements in this country, and we have a long way to go. We are currently fighting a battle and have taken a huge loss in California, Arizona, and Florida today. YOU however, are a shining light of hope, understanding and intelligence that we need.
I understand that you are against gay "marriage", but I'm confident that you do understand the importance of equal rights for all.
I have a proposition for a federal constitution amendment that I am going to put to you, and everyone else. It is a new definition of "marriage" and of "civil union" in our country. It is quite simply a separation of the definitions in which "marriage" is used to define the faith based institution of marriage and "civil union" is used to define the civil institution of marriage.
I propose the following: That all couples, regardless of sexual orientation, in order to obtain legal rights as a couple, must have a "civil union" filed with their local court or county clerk. All previously performed legal "marriages" will automatically receive "civil union" status, and no additional action would be by required by those couples. A "civil union" will receive all of the same rights previously granted to marriages. "Civil union" shall be defined as a legal life partnership between two consenting adults, without prejudice toward race, religion, age, gender or sexual orientation.
A "civil union" can only be obtained through the court or county clerk. As a "civil union" is strictly a legal document, no "ceremony" would be performed by a Justice of the Peace or any other government employee.
If a couple decides to perform a "marriage" in a traditional ceremony in front of god and family, they may do so at their own discretion and with their personal faith fully in place and unchallenged. Every religious institution in the country can then freely define marriage and perform their marriages based on the definition that they create for themselves.
Please Mr. President, and his supporters. PLEASE help save the definition of marriage, the right to personal faith in religion and the right to full civil liberties for all people, conservative and liberal alike. Support my proposal for this constitutional amendment.
Sincerely,
Dale Sheldon
November 5, 2008
mlitsonata@hotmail.com
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I am proposing an Amendment to our US Constitution that can solve the problem of marriage in the United States. It will protect the definition of "marriage", give everyone full civil rights in marriage (which will now be referred to as "civil union") and allow everyone their full right to freedom of religion.
Here is a letter that I have written to the future President of the United States. By writing to him and asking for his support, I'm hoping to also gain the attention of the American people, Senators and Representatives.
BUT!!! Before I show the letter here, let me explain why I have written this and how I came to this conclusion. -
I am a gay man in a committed and loving relationship with my partner. He is a Brazilian national which means that even if our state (California) did allow gay marriage, our marriage would not be recognized. Why? Because of DOMA (the Defense of Marriage Act) which was passed by Clinton and defines marriage on a Federal level as between a man and a woman. This means that, no matter what, gay married couples cannot file joint federal tax returns and cannot file their marriage for immigration purposes.
When my "husband" and I first started talking about the fight for gay marriage, there was some confusion. He did not understand why we were fighting for gay marriage because "marriage" was a religious term and had nothing to do with law. What? In Brazil, and other countries, a heterosexual couple will "marry" in the church, but if they want legal rights with that marriage they file a "civil union" with the court. "Marriage" has nothing to do with law! What a concept right? The separation of church and state. This is the basis of my proposal for a new amendment.
Additionally, I have continually heard from opponents to gay marriage (including President-Elect Obama) that they are "against gay marriage but are for civil unions and full civil rights for gay couples". So this idea is, in effect, of their own making. To be against this proposal AND gay marriage, would in effect deem that they are prejudiced against the gay community. They are, basically, obligated to agree - by their own words.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
So, without further ado.... here is the letter: Please copy this, forward it, send it by e-mail, bulletin, post, etc. Lets try to get this to our future President and everyone else and make a difference in our great country!
Dear Mr. President ! :)
It is SO great to say that. Congratulations! I finally feel that our country is on the right track again and that I can once again be proud to be an American.
I have just one thing to ask. PLEASE do not forget the gay community. We love you and voted for you! We are also one of the last great civil rights movements in this country, and we have a long way to go. We are currently fighting a battle and have taken a huge loss in California, Arizona, and Florida today. YOU however, are a shining light of hope, understanding and intelligence that we need.
I understand that you are against gay "marriage", but I'm confident that you do understand the importance of equal rights for all.
I have a proposition for a federal constitution amendment that I am going to put to you, and everyone else. It is a new definition of "marriage" and of "civil union" in our country. It is quite simply a separation of the definitions in which "marriage" is used to define the faith based institution of marriage and "civil union" is used to define the civil institution of marriage.
I propose the following: That all couples, regardless of sexual orientation, in order to obtain legal rights as a couple, must have a "civil union" filed with their local court or county clerk. All previously performed legal "marriages" will automatically receive "civil union" status, and no additional action would be by required by those couples. A "civil union" will receive all of the same rights previously granted to marriages. "Civil union" shall be defined as a legal life partnership between two consenting adults, without prejudice toward race, religion, age, gender or sexual orientation.
A "civil union" can only be obtained through the court or county clerk. As a "civil union" is strictly a legal document, no "ceremony" would be performed by a Justice of the Peace or any other government employee.
If a couple decides to perform a "marriage" in a traditional ceremony in front of god and family, they may do so at their own discretion and with their personal faith fully in place and unchallenged. Every religious institution in the country can then freely define marriage and perform their marriages based on the definition that they create for themselves.
Please Mr. President, and his supporters. PLEASE help save the definition of marriage, the right to personal faith in religion and the right to full civil liberties for all people, conservative and liberal alike. Support my proposal for this constitutional amendment.
Sincerely,
Dale Sheldon
November 5, 2008
mlitsonata@hotmail.com
We the undersigned are proposing an Amendment to our United States Constitution that can solve the problem of marriage in the United States. It will protect the definition of "marriage", give everyone full civil rights in marriage (which will now be referred to as "civil union") and allow everyone their full right to freedom of religion.
Please read this message from Dale Sheldon, the creator of this petition and the Marriage Equality Amendment.
"I am a gay man in a committed and loving relationship with my partner. He is a Brazilian national which means that even if our state (California) did allow gay marriage, our marriage would not be recognized. Why? Because of DOMA (the Defense of Marriage Act) which was passed by Clinton and defines marriage on a Federal level as between a man and a woman. This means that, no matter what, gay married couples cannot file joint federal tax returns and cannot file their marriage for immigration purposes.
When my "husband" and I first started talking about the fight for gay marriage, there was some confusion. He did not understand why we were fighting for gay marriage because "marriage" was a religious term and had nothing to do with law. What? In Brazil, and other countries, a heterosexual couple will "marry" in the church, but if they want legal rights with that marriage they file a "civil union" with the court. "Marriage" has nothing to do with law! What a concept right? The separation of church and state. This is the basis of my proposal for a new amendment.
Additionally, I have continually heard from opponents to gay marriage (including President-Elect Obama) that they are "against gay marriage but are for civil unions and full civil rights for gay couples". So this idea is, in effect, of their own making. To be against this proposal AND gay marriage, would in effect deem that they are prejudiced against the gay community. They are, basically, obligated to agree - by their own words.
In an attempt to have my Amendment proposal heard, I have written the following letter to our future President - Barrack Obama.
Dear Mr. President !
It is SO great to say that. Congratulations! I finally feel that our country is on the right track again and that I can once again be proud to be an American.
I have just one thing to ask. PLEASE do not forget the gay community. We love you and voted for you! We are also one of the last great civil rights movements in this country, and we have a long way to go. We are currently fighting a battle and have taken a huge loss in California, Arizona, and Florida today. YOU however, are a shining light of hope, understanding and intelligence that we need.
I understand that you are against gay "marriage", but I'm confident that you do understand the importance of equal rights for all.
I have a proposition for a federal constitution amendment that I am going to put to you, and everyone else. It is a new definition of "marriage" and of "civil union" in our country. It is quite simply a separation of the definitions in which "marriage" is used to define the faith based institution of marriage and "civil union" is used to define the civil institution of marriage.
I propose the following: That all couples, regardless of sexual orientation, in order to obtain legal rights as a couple, must have a "civil union" filed with their local court or county clerk. All previously performed legal "marriages" will automatically receive "civil union" status, and no additional action would be by required by those couples. A "civil union" will receive all of the same rights previously granted to marriages. "Civil union" shall be defined as a legal life partnership between two consenting adults, without prejudice toward race, religion, age, gender or sexual orientation.
A "civil union" can only be obtained through the court or county clerk. As a "civil union" is strictly a legal document, no "ceremony" would be performed by a Justice of the Peace or any other government employee.
If a couple decides to perform a "marriage" in a traditional ceremony in front of god and family, they may do so at their own discretion and with their personal faith fully in place and unchallenged. Every religious institution in the country can then freely define marriage and perform their marriages based on the definition that they create for themselves.
Please Mr. President, and his supporters. PLEASE help save the definition of marriage, the right to personal faith in religion and the right to full civil liberties for all people, conservative and liberal alike. Support my proposal for this constitutional amendment.
Sincerely,
Dale Sheldon
November 5, 2008
mlitsonata@hotmail.com"
Please support our movement for the Marriage Equality Amendment to the United States Constitution.
Please read this message from Dale Sheldon, the creator of this petition and the Marriage Equality Amendment.
"I am a gay man in a committed and loving relationship with my partner. He is a Brazilian national which means that even if our state (California) did allow gay marriage, our marriage would not be recognized. Why? Because of DOMA (the Defense of Marriage Act) which was passed by Clinton and defines marriage on a Federal level as between a man and a woman. This means that, no matter what, gay married couples cannot file joint federal tax returns and cannot file their marriage for immigration purposes.
When my "husband" and I first started talking about the fight for gay marriage, there was some confusion. He did not understand why we were fighting for gay marriage because "marriage" was a religious term and had nothing to do with law. What? In Brazil, and other countries, a heterosexual couple will "marry" in the church, but if they want legal rights with that marriage they file a "civil union" with the court. "Marriage" has nothing to do with law! What a concept right? The separation of church and state. This is the basis of my proposal for a new amendment.
Additionally, I have continually heard from opponents to gay marriage (including President-Elect Obama) that they are "against gay marriage but are for civil unions and full civil rights for gay couples". So this idea is, in effect, of their own making. To be against this proposal AND gay marriage, would in effect deem that they are prejudiced against the gay community. They are, basically, obligated to agree - by their own words.
In an attempt to have my Amendment proposal heard, I have written the following letter to our future President - Barrack Obama.
Dear Mr. President !
It is SO great to say that. Congratulations! I finally feel that our country is on the right track again and that I can once again be proud to be an American.
I have just one thing to ask. PLEASE do not forget the gay community. We love you and voted for you! We are also one of the last great civil rights movements in this country, and we have a long way to go. We are currently fighting a battle and have taken a huge loss in California, Arizona, and Florida today. YOU however, are a shining light of hope, understanding and intelligence that we need.
I understand that you are against gay "marriage", but I'm confident that you do understand the importance of equal rights for all.
I have a proposition for a federal constitution amendment that I am going to put to you, and everyone else. It is a new definition of "marriage" and of "civil union" in our country. It is quite simply a separation of the definitions in which "marriage" is used to define the faith based institution of marriage and "civil union" is used to define the civil institution of marriage.
I propose the following: That all couples, regardless of sexual orientation, in order to obtain legal rights as a couple, must have a "civil union" filed with their local court or county clerk. All previously performed legal "marriages" will automatically receive "civil union" status, and no additional action would be by required by those couples. A "civil union" will receive all of the same rights previously granted to marriages. "Civil union" shall be defined as a legal life partnership between two consenting adults, without prejudice toward race, religion, age, gender or sexual orientation.
A "civil union" can only be obtained through the court or county clerk. As a "civil union" is strictly a legal document, no "ceremony" would be performed by a Justice of the Peace or any other government employee.
If a couple decides to perform a "marriage" in a traditional ceremony in front of god and family, they may do so at their own discretion and with their personal faith fully in place and unchallenged. Every religious institution in the country can then freely define marriage and perform their marriages based on the definition that they create for themselves.
Please Mr. President, and his supporters. PLEASE help save the definition of marriage, the right to personal faith in religion and the right to full civil liberties for all people, conservative and liberal alike. Support my proposal for this constitutional amendment.
Sincerely,
Dale Sheldon
November 5, 2008
mlitsonata@hotmail.com"
Please support our movement for the Marriage Equality Amendment to the United States Constitution.
We signed the "Marriage Equality Amendment" petition!
# 348:
4:30 am PDT, Jun 13,
Paul Mitchell, Australia
Marriage should be about love between any two consenting adult persons - marriage is NOT about hatred and to divide the community. Marriage hurts NO ONE!!! Hatred does.
Marriage should be about love between any two consenting adult persons - marriage is NOT about hatred and to divide the community. Marriage hurts NO ONE!!! Hatred does.
# 347:
5:56 am PDT, May 20,
Alice Olivo, Italy
# 346:
1:27 pm PDT, Apr 6,
Ann Brechtel, Delaware
All I ask is equality one way or another--gay marriage or civil unions for all.
All I ask is equality one way or another--gay marriage or civil unions for all.
# 345:
1:46 pm PDT, Mar 29,
Stephanie Malin, United Kingdom
It is time to let your reasonless prejudices go and embrace true equality, if we are to evolve and know love. I am straight and theistic, and would like to say that if it because of those reasons that you do not approve of gay marriage then it is a sad world in which we live.
It is time to let your reasonless prejudices go and embrace true equality, if we are to evolve and know love. I am straight and theistic, and would like to say that if it because of those reasons that you do not approve of gay marriage then it is a sad world in which we live.
# 344:
3:49 pm PST, Feb 19,
Joseph O'Dell, Puerto Rico
# 343:
8:14 am PST, Feb 12,
Scott Smith, California
# 342:
3:29 pm PST, Jan 14,
PJ Seleska, California
I don't want to get into anyone's politics here, the same as I would rather not get into anyone's religion (do NOT impose your religious dogmas onto me!). It's a personal decision on all accounts, and so is a marriage or union or the joining of two people. Get government OUT of the business of marriage all together! GLBT people have a growing community, therefore, a growing issue. It should be every person's right to be with the person that they love, and therefore, anyone and everyone should be able to express a life long legal commitment, whatever anyone ultimately wants to call it. This country is based on everyone having the same opportunities, one of those opportunities should also include the right to express love and commitment with a person of choice. Our country's rights should be afforded to all, equally, across the board.
I don't want to get into anyone's politics here, the same as I would rather not get into anyone's religion (do NOT impose your religious dogmas onto me!). It's a personal decision on all accounts, and so is a marriage or union or the joining of two people. Get government OUT of the business of marriage all together! GLBT people have a growing community, therefore, a growing issue. It should be every person's right to be with the person that they love, and therefore, anyone and everyone should be able to express a life long legal commitment, whatever anyone ultimately wants to call it. This country is based on everyone having the same opportunities, one of those opportunities should also include the right to express love and commitment with a person of choice. Our country's rights should be afforded to all, equally, across the board.
# 341:
7:40 pm PST, Jan 1,
Jennifer Gardner, Florida
# 340:
11:06 pm PST, Dec 10,
John Costanza, California
gay identical twin,got to wed this summer,the same right, my twin has had for 50 years
gay identical twin,got to wed this summer,the same right, my twin has had for 50 years
# 339:
4:11 pm PST, Dec 8,
Mariaisabel McIntosh, Texas
# 338:
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3:16 pm PST, Dec 7,
Freddy Mercury, California
"ROSES ARE RED, VIOLETS ARE BLUE; IF ONLY I'D LIKED PUSSY, I'D STILL BE WITH YOU!" |
# 337:
12:39 pm PST, Dec 7,
Karla Deering, Indiana
I am proud to be a friend and family member to many wonderful homosexual people. I am blessed to be a wife, mother, sister, as well as a daughter. I am very fortunate to have a career for over fifteen years at the best Level 1 Trauma Center in Indiana. I have through the years learned so much about human nature, love, and the will to survive. Relationships are about love and trust, not about one's sexual orientation. Everyday I see families of every kind show strength, courage, and love that is unbelievable. A family is two or more people who love, trust, and commit to be with one another. Please help us to make all families legal regardless of race, religion, financial status, educational level, or sexual orientation. As a Christian I don't judge others. I believe that should be left to God, and I believe when that judgment occurs it will be based on our heart and our souls which most people never take the time to see. I hope as an American that we can continue the wonderful liberating trend of equality and hope that has occurred with the appointment of President Obama to our country. As an active supporter of Obama I know that I will not be disappointed in the many changes that soon will occur. Sincerely, Karla Deering December 7, 2008
I am proud to be a friend and family member to many wonderful homosexual people. I am blessed to be a wife, mother, sister, as well as a daughter. I am very fortunate to have a career for over fifteen years at the best Level 1 Trauma Center in Indiana. I have through the years learned so much about human nature, love, and the will to survive. Relationships are about love and trust, not about one's sexual orientation. Everyday I see families of every kind show strength, courage, and love that is unbelievable. A family is two or more people who love, trust, and commit to be with one another. Please help us to make all families legal regardless of race, religion, financial status, educational level, or sexual orientation. As a Christian I don't judge others. I believe that should be left to God, and I believe when that judgment occurs it will be based on our heart and our souls which most people never take the time to see. I hope as an American that we can continue the wonderful liberating trend of equality and hope that has occurred with the appointment of President Obama to our country. As an active supporter of Obama I know that I will not be disappointed in the many changes that soon will occur. Sincerely, Karla Deering December 7, 2008
# 336:
12:33 pm PST, Dec 4,
Heidi Wagner, Arizona
# 335:
5:49 am PST, Nov 22,
Randi Mays, Texas
# 334:
7:52 pm PST, Nov 21,
Allyson R. Mays, Texas
# 333:
4:30 pm PST, Nov 20,
Krista Carver, North Carolina
Prejudice has no place in something so precious and valuable as Love, no matter who it's between.
Prejudice has no place in something so precious and valuable as Love, no matter who it's between.
# 332:
1:49 pm PST, Nov 20,
Abby Ayers, West Virginia
# 331:
11:50 pm PST, Nov 16,
Lorin King, Texas
# 330:
6:02 pm PST, Nov 15,
BiLL Fowlie, Maine
# 329:
4:00 pm PST, Nov 15,
Roxie Schliesman, Wisconsin
# 328:
6:50 am PST, Nov 15,
David Herber, Pennsylvania
# 327:
4:37 pm PST, Nov 14,
Joseph Armstrong, Arkansas
# 326:
4:32 pm PST, Nov 14,
Name not displayed, Virginia
# 325:
3:02 pm PST, Nov 14,
Angela Newell, Florida
# 324:
11:09 am PST, Nov 14,
Leticia Sarmiento, Florida
Protect gay right, but dont stop there, help protect innocent lives! There is an innocent man currently facing a mandatory sentence of 30 years for a crime he did not commit. I have federal documents (provided in the following website) which state he must be released as per federal law! The judge presiding over his case, seems to believe she is above the law and refuses to do so. Don't take my word for it, PLEASE, documents are provided in the following website. PLEASE, HELP US.. SIGN THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR HIS FREEDOM! http://www.thepetitionsite.com/2/government-corruption-in-florida-has-an-innocent-man-facing-a-sentence-of-upto-30-years
Protect gay right, but dont stop there, help protect innocent lives! There is an innocent man currently facing a mandatory sentence of 30 years for a crime he did not commit. I have federal documents (provided in the following website) which state he must be released as per federal law! The judge presiding over his case, seems to believe she is above the law and refuses to do so. Don't take my word for it, PLEASE, documents are provided in the following website. PLEASE, HELP US.. SIGN THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR HIS FREEDOM! http://www.thepetitionsite.com/2/government-corruption-in-florida-has-an-innocent-man-facing-a-sentence-of-upto-30-years
# 323:
8:25 pm PST, Nov 13,
Michael D.Dowdy, Missouri
Equality For All-No Exceptions!!! No Discrimationary Laws In America For Anyone!!!
Equality For All-No Exceptions!!! No Discrimationary Laws In America For Anyone!!!
# 322:
8:14 pm PST, Nov 13,
Liz B., California
# 321:
6:58 pm PST, Nov 13,
Ren Willis-Frances, Arizona
Dear Mr. President, Congratulations! I finally feel that our country is on the right track again and that I can once again be proud to be an American. You have restored hope to so many. I cried during your speech on November 4, when you mentioned gay people as among Americans who should come together with other Americans. It is the first time in my memory that a national leader, on national television, has acknowledged me as an American who could have a positive impact on America. Thank you. You are a shining light of the hope, understanding and intelligence that we need. I understand that you are against gay "marriage", as am I. Still, I'm confident that you do understand the importance of equal rights for all. I do not think that the government should be in the business of marriage. I think that marriage is a religious observation. I support a federal constitution amendment that would re-define "marriage" and "civil union" in our country. It would separate the definitions in which "marriage" is used to define the faith based institution of marriage and "civil union" is used to define the civil institution of marriage. I propose the following: That all couples, regardless of sexual orientation, in order to obtain legal rights as a couple, must have a "civil union" filed with their local court or county clerk. All previously performed legal "marriages" will automatically receive "civil union" status, and no additional action would be by required by those couples. A "civil union" will receive all of the same rights previously granted to marriages. "Civil union" shall be defined as a legal life partnership between two consenting adults, without prejudice toward race, religion, age, gender or sexual orientation. A "civil union" can only be obtained through the court or county clerk. As a "civil union" is strictly a legal document, no "ceremony" would be performed by a Justice of the Peace or any other government employee. If a couple decides to perform a "marriage" in a traditional ceremony in front of god and family, they may do so at their own discretion and with their personal faith fully in place and unchallenged. Every religious institution in the country can then freely define marriage and perform their marriages based on the definition that they create for themselves. Please Mr. President, and his supporters, PLEASE help save the definition of marriage, the right to personal faith in religion, and the right to full civil liberties for all people, conservative and liberal alike. Support my proposal for this constitutional amendment. Sincerely, Mrs. Ren Willis-Frances
Dear Mr. President, Congratulations! I finally feel that our country is on the right track again and that I can once again be proud to be an American. You have restored hope to so many. I cried during your speech on November 4, when you mentioned gay people as among Americans who should come together with other Americans. It is the first time in my memory that a national leader, on national television, has acknowledged me as an American who could have a positive impact on America. Thank you. You are a shining light of the hope, understanding and intelligence that we need. I understand that you are against gay "marriage", as am I. Still, I'm confident that you do understand the importance of equal rights for all. I do not think that the government should be in the business of marriage. I think that marriage is a religious observation. I support a federal constitution amendment that would re-define "marriage" and "civil union" in our country. It would separate the definitions in which "marriage" is used to define the faith based institution of marriage and "civil union" is used to define the civil institution of marriage. I propose the following: That all couples, regardless of sexual orientation, in order to obtain legal rights as a couple, must have a "civil union" filed with their local court or county clerk. All previously performed legal "marriages" will automatically receive "civil union" status, and no additional action would be by required by those couples. A "civil union" will receive all of the same rights previously granted to marriages. "Civil union" shall be defined as a legal life partnership between two consenting adults, without prejudice toward race, religion, age, gender or sexual orientation. A "civil union" can only be obtained through the court or county clerk. As a "civil union" is strictly a legal document, no "ceremony" would be performed by a Justice of the Peace or any other government employee. If a couple decides to perform a "marriage" in a traditional ceremony in front of god and family, they may do so at their own discretion and with their personal faith fully in place and unchallenged. Every religious institution in the country can then freely define marriage and perform their marriages based on the definition that they create for themselves. Please Mr. President, and his supporters, PLEASE help save the definition of marriage, the right to personal faith in religion, and the right to full civil liberties for all people, conservative and liberal alike. Support my proposal for this constitutional amendment. Sincerely, Mrs. Ren Willis-Frances
# 320:
4:14 pm PST, Nov 13,
MIchelle Thieme, Illinois
# 319:
11:21 am PST, Nov 13,
Tammie Edwards, California
I will be celebrating 14 years with my partner in April 2009. I recently had surgery and until then I really never thought much about how not having our relationship recognized at the federal level could affect us. That we did not have the rights necessary for my partner to gain access to the system for my medical needs and that she may be denied access to necessary information regarding my condition or even denied visitation. I was taught in school that there is a separation between Church and State. Marriage is performed by a religious institution. I think that my relationship should be recognized as a Civil Union and that we should have the same rights as any committed couple. We deserve the right to own a home together and take advantage of the tax benefits. To file our state and federal income taxed as a couple. We combine our incomes to pay our taxes, to pay rent, to buy food and to pay our bills just like a married couple. We do not want special treatment, we just want equal treatment.
I will be celebrating 14 years with my partner in April 2009. I recently had surgery and until then I really never thought much about how not having our relationship recognized at the federal level could affect us. That we did not have the rights necessary for my partner to gain access to the system for my medical needs and that she may be denied access to necessary information regarding my condition or even denied visitation. I was taught in school that there is a separation between Church and State. Marriage is performed by a religious institution. I think that my relationship should be recognized as a Civil Union and that we should have the same rights as any committed couple. We deserve the right to own a home together and take advantage of the tax benefits. To file our state and federal income taxed as a couple. We combine our incomes to pay our taxes, to pay rent, to buy food and to pay our bills just like a married couple. We do not want special treatment, we just want equal treatment.
# 318:
9:58 am PST, Nov 13,
Mike Davis, Florida
This is a matter that is not going away. To be an American means we can not sit by while anyone is denied equal rights.
This is a matter that is not going away. To be an American means we can not sit by while anyone is denied equal rights.
# 317:
3:11 am PST, Nov 13,
Joseph Ainsworth, Florida
# 316:
7:40 pm PST, Nov 12,
Sandra Spiegel, Oregon
Marriage is a human right and when two people love one another they should be able to marry. I am a straight person, but have many gay friends who have had partners of several years and they should have the right to marry like any heterosexual couple.
Marriage is a human right and when two people love one another they should be able to marry. I am a straight person, but have many gay friends who have had partners of several years and they should have the right to marry like any heterosexual couple.
# 315:
7:14 pm PST, Nov 12,
Michelle Huey, Virginia
# 314:
6:41 pm PST, Nov 12,
Ryan Hill, California
Not only is it fair, who are we really to judge after all. But we have to seperate church and religion,before we all go to jail for not going to church!!!! Think about it
Not only is it fair, who are we really to judge after all. But we have to seperate church and religion,before we all go to jail for not going to church!!!! Think about it
# 313:
6:02 pm PST, Nov 12,
Brandy Pearce, California
It's harder for me to explain to my daughter why people who love each other can't get married, than why two people love each other. I see this as something we as people will regret in the future...like racism! How stupid will it be looked at that two people were denied love?
It's harder for me to explain to my daughter why people who love each other can't get married, than why two people love each other. I see this as something we as people will regret in the future...like racism! How stupid will it be looked at that two people were denied love?
# 312:
9:52 am PST, Nov 12,
Gayle Urban, Arizona
It is time for our nation to return to our constitutional roots, and reaffirm the separation of church and state. This amendment is one step to accomplishing that, along with insuring that all citizens enjoy equal rights under the law. Thank you.
It is time for our nation to return to our constitutional roots, and reaffirm the separation of church and state. This amendment is one step to accomplishing that, along with insuring that all citizens enjoy equal rights under the law. Thank you.
# 311:
12:44 am PST, Nov 12,
Kathleen A.H., Arizona
I am in 100% agreement that all humans here in this US have the RIGHT to marry whomever they love. I support the MARRIAGE EQUALITY AMENDMENT to the Constitution, and will let others know about this petition, too.
I am in 100% agreement that all humans here in this US have the RIGHT to marry whomever they love. I support the MARRIAGE EQUALITY AMENDMENT to the Constitution, and will let others know about this petition, too.
# 310:
7:42 pm PST, Nov 11,
Christine Ramey, Florida
# 309:
7:40 pm PST, Nov 11,
Mark Stengel, Kansas
# 308:
7:10 pm PST, Nov 11,
Jeffrey Lam, Pennsylvania
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN,PLEASE GIVE ME MY BASIC RIGHTS AS AN AMERICAN TO BE WITH AND WED WHO I CHOOSE.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN,PLEASE GIVE ME MY BASIC RIGHTS AS AN AMERICAN TO BE WITH AND WED WHO I CHOOSE.
# 307:
3:59 pm PST, Nov 11,
April Wigiert, California
I'm happily married...why can't my dear friends have the same experience? I may be straigh but I'm not narrow!!!
I'm happily married...why can't my dear friends have the same experience? I may be straigh but I'm not narrow!!!
# 306:
2:46 pm PST, Nov 11,
Jared Miller, California
I've been spit at, pushed & shoved and cursed at... All because I want to get married.
I've been spit at, pushed & shoved and cursed at... All because I want to get married.
# 305:
2:28 pm PST, Nov 11,
Carlton Wilkerson, New York
# 304:
1:36 pm PST, Nov 11,
Laura Hill, Arizona
I am a single mother that is gay. Unless the LGBT community is given equal rights under state and federal law which includes rights given when married, my children will never fully receive the same protections given to families with heterosexual couples.
I am a single mother that is gay. Unless the LGBT community is given equal rights under state and federal law which includes rights given when married, my children will never fully receive the same protections given to families with heterosexual couples.
# 303:
12:02 pm PST, Nov 11,
Name not displayed, Arizona
Equality for all...
Equality for all...
# 302:
11:56 am PST, Nov 11,
Name not displayed, California
# 301:
11:22 am PST, Nov 11,
Sarah Chamberlain, Colorado
