NC Marriage Amendment On Ballot In May

The Silent Majority ^ | 04-05-12 | J. D. Longstreet

[Lexluthor69]

North Carolina has a republican controlled legislature, the first since the War Between the States. And it is driving the democrats wild.

NC’s current governor, a democrat, is not seeking reelection after having observed the “handwriting on the wall,” and it now seems certain the GOP will take the Governor’s office, as well, in November.

One of the items driving the NC dems mad is the proposed “Marriage Amendment” to the NC state constitution. Basically, it says marriage between one man and one woman is the ONLY kind of marriage to be recognized in North Carolina.

Understand that same-sex marriage is already banned in North Carolina by law or statute. Problem is, an activist judge can overturn a statute (or law). But a judge cannot overturn a constitutional amendment.

It will appear on the NC ballot on May 8th. The text of the measure reads as follows:

“Constitutional amendment to provide that marriage between one man and one woman is the only domestic legal union that shall be valid or recognized in this State.”

Now. If the measure passes it will add an additional section to Article 14 of the North Carolina State Constitution: Section 6 will read thusly:

“Marriage between one man and one woman is the only domestic legal union that shall be valid or recognized in this State. This section does not prohibit a private party from entering into contracts with another private party; nor does this section prohibit courts from adjudicating the rights of private parties pursuant to such contracts.”

“Supporters of gay rights and same-sex marriage argue that the amendment should not be added to the state constitution. They also argue that the subject – “rights of a minority” –

[Niteranger68]

The selfishness of the pro gay marriage crowd is unbelievable. They want marriage for themselves, but not for incestual adults or polygamists.

[BwanaNdege]

Mrs BN & I have already Absentee Voted in favor of the NC marriage amendment.

[Conservative_Jedi]

It’s about time North Carolina got its head out of their arses!