Kerry Signed Letter Endorsing Homosexual Marriage

MassEquality ^ | 2/12/04

[MountainPatriot]

Congressional Delegation united in opposition to proposed constitutional amendment discriminating on basis of sexual orientation

U.S. Congressmen Edward Markey and Barney Frank, on behalf of themselves, Senators Kennedy and Kerry, and Reps. Neal, McGovern, Olver, Meehan, Tierney, Delahunt, Capuano and Lynch, released a letter to every member of the Massachusetts State Legislature expressing opposition to the proposed State Constitutional amendment restricting legal recognition of same-sex relationships. The text of the letter, which was signed by all twelve members of the Congressional delegation and was delivered to the State House the morning of July 15, 2002, appears below:

July 12, 2002

Members of the Massachusetts Legislature State House Boston, Massachusetts 02133

Dear Legislative Colleague,

We rarely comment on issues that are wholly within the jurisdiction of the General Court, but there are occasions when matters pending before you are of such significance to all residents of the Commonwealth that we think it appropriate for us to express our opinion.

One such matter is the proposed Constitutional amendment that would prohibit or seriously inhibit any legal recognition whatsoever of same-sex relationships. We believe it would be a grave error for Massachusetts to enshrine in our Constitution a provision, which would have such a negative effect on so many of our fellow residents. We in Massachusetts are justly proud of our Constitution, one of the first documents on this continent to set forward a system of self-government, which has not only served us well, but has been a model for others. The proposal to add to that document -- essentially a charter of liberty and democracy -- a provision as harsh both in its intent and its effect on our gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered constituents is in conflict with the generous spirit that motivated its adoption, and that should continue to govern us today.

In addition, as legislators, we believe it would be a terrible mistake to write into our Constitution so sweeping a proposal with the likelihood that it will prevent not only the state government, but also the cities, towns and counties from acting as they might wish to provide some form of recognition for same-sex relationships. We are therefore united in urging you to reject this Constitutional amendment and avoid stigmatizing so many of our fellow citizens who do not deserve to be treated in such a manner.

Senator Kennedy Senator Kerry Representative Markey Representative Frank Represenative Neal Representative McGovern Representative Olver Representative Meehan Representative Tierney Representative Delahunt Representative Capuano Representative Lynch

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A national "kiss of death" politically, for Hanoi John to do this.

[Salvation]

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Kerry Signed Letter Endorsing Homosexual Marriage

Kerry Signed Letter Backing Gay Marriage

[Ukiapah Heep]

Maybe he has his eyes on a guy that has more money than his current wife.

[ApplegateRanch]

http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story2&cid=694&u=/ap/20040211/ap_on_el_pr/kerry_gay_marriage_2&printer=1
Kerry Signed Letter Backing Gay Marriage

By JOHN SOLOMON, Associated Press Writer

And when Kerry opposed federal legislation in 1996 that defined marriage as a union between a man and a woman, he compared the law to 1960s efforts in the South to criminalize interracial marriages and accused his supporters of engaging in the "politics of division."

"This is an unconstitutional, unprecedented, unnecessary and mean-spirited bill," Kerry declared then even as 85 senators and President Clinton (news - web sites) supported the measure..."

(Excerpt from longer article linked above)

It won't be JUST the South that is offended by his comparison. I also love his calling Billious "mean spirited"!

[Afro_conservative]

This is so gay

[xkaydet65]

I still believe that Bush has troubles. 2000 wasn't exactly Reagan Mondale in '84, and the country is still divided. Hwever it appears that Kerry's succession of primary victories has come before any effort could be made to vet his background. At best he is coming off as a totally inconsistent weather vane of a politician. At worst he's Jane Fonda. I'd expect the GOP to stockpile so much ammunition that it will remind Kerry of the B-52 runs in VietNam.

[MountainPatriot]

If it walk likes a duck...

[Keeper of the Turf]

Someone should show this to Savage. Tonight he was saying that Bush is waffling on gay marrage while Kerry is flat out against it.

[Fitzcarraldo]

paper trails are sooo cool.

[Tempest]

Nooo. If GWB starts the offensive now they'll just replace Kerry. Besides the stupid libs are doing a fine job of tearing themselves apart right now.

[Keith]

NO, the Dems are screwed...no one else has any more money...it's gonna be Kerry unless he is on film committing a felony...something not entirely out of the realm of possibility...

[EdReform]

Bump & Ping

[Happy2BMe]

JOHN F***ING KERRY COURTING THE QUEER VOTE PING!

[Happy2BMe]

To KERRY: This means WAR!

[WOSG]

Can someone from Mass get us up to speed on who and how the previous attempts to amend the Constitution to protect marriage got sunk? I seem to recall the Mass. Supreme Court had a hand in that. I believe they usurped the will of the people twice in order to get their way and invent same-sex marriage in the law.

Kerry is now unmasked as their enabler. They stopped the amendment, then shoved through this ruling to make it a 'fait accompli'.

[WOSG]

"Nooo. If GWB starts the offensive now they'll just replace Kerry. Besides the stupid libs are doing a fine job of tearing themselves apart right now." Wrong. the Democrats are convering on Kerry, He is the nominee. the only other viable candidate left is Edwards, and he is so far behind he simply cannot 'ketchup' to the ketchup gigolo>.

[jmstein7]

BUMP!

Exposure of his inherent contradictions has begun; he can't have it both ways (and we will see to that).

[Happy2BMe]

"U.S. Congressmen Edward Markey and Barney Frank, on behalf of themselves, Senators Kennedy and Kerry, and Reps. Neal, McGovern, Olver, Meehan, Tierney, Delahunt, Capuano and Lynch, released a letter to every member of the Massachusetts State Legislature expressing opposition to the proposed State Constitutional amendment restricting legal recognition of same-sex relationships."

Faggachusetts - Home of the queer, land of the pervert . .

Mass. Supreme Court Rules - Gay Couples have the Right to Marry
			Posted by Happy2BMe to xzins; Salem; Geist Krieger On News/Activism 11/18/2003 7:41 AM PST #123 of 565 "Mass. Supreme Court Rules - Gay Couples have the Right to Marry" Hmmm... wonder who in the world could ever be the inspiration for THIS perversion (besides the people of Mass. for putting them in power and allowing it to happen). Yes - I think mairrage between two men is perfectly natural. In fact I . . Barney Frank on Abortion Click here for OR click here for . Voted NO on banning human cloning, including medical research. (Jul 2001) Voted NO on banning Family Planning funding in US aid abroad. (May 2001) Voted NO on federal crime to harm fetus while committing other crimes. (Apr 2001) Voted NO on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000) Voted NO on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999) Barney Frank on Budget & Economy Click here for . No stance on record. Barney Frank on Civil Rights Click here for OR click here for . Voted NO on Constitutional amendment prohibiting Flag Desecration. (Jul 2001) Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999) Voted NO on Amendment to prohibit burning the US flag. (Jun 1999) Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998) Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001) Barney Frank on Corporations Click here for OR click here for . Voted NO on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001) Barney Frank on Crime Click here for OR click here for . Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000) Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999) Voted YES on maintaining right of habeus corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996) Voted NO on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995) Voted YES on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994) Moratorium on death penalty; more DNA testing. (Mar 2001) More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001) Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001) Barney Frank on Drugs Click here for OR click here for . Voted NO on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001) Voted NO on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999) Legalize medical marijuana. (Jul 2001) Barney Frank on Education Click here for OR click here for . Voted NO on requiring states to test students. (May 2001) Voted NO on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998) Voted NO on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997) Voted NO on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994) Reduce class size to 18 children in grades 1 to 3. (Mar 2001) Barney Frank on Energy & Oil Click here for OR click here for . Voted YES on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001) Voted YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001) Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000) Regulate wholesale electricity & gas prices. (Mar 2001) Preserve Alaska's ANWR instead of drilling it. (Feb 2001) Barney Frank on Environment Click here for . No stance on record. Barney Frank on Families & Children Click here for OR click here for . Voted NO on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001) Barney Frank on Foreign Policy Click here for OR click here for . Voted YES on keeping Cuba travel ban until political prisoners released. (Jul 2001) Voted NO on withholding $244M in UN Back Payments until US seat restored. (May 2001) Voted YES on $156M to IMF for 3rd-world debt reduction. (Jul 2000) Voted NO on Permanent Normal Trade Relations with China. (May 2000) Voted YES on $15.2 billion for foreign operations. (Nov 1999) Multi-year commitment to Africa for food & medicine. (Apr 2001) Urge China to respect religious freedom. (Mar 2001) Barney Frank on Free Trade Click here for OR click here for . Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000) Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998) No MFN for China; condition trade on human rights. (Nov 1999) Barney Frank on Government Reform Click here for OR click here for . Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001) Voted YES on banning soft money. (Sep 1999) Barney Frank on Gun Control Click here for OR click here for . Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999) Barney Frank on Health Care Click here for OR click here for . Voted NO on allowing suing HMOs, but under federal rules & limited award. (Aug 2001) Voted NO on Prescription Drug Coverage under Medicare. (Jun 2000) Voted NO on banning physician-assisted suicide. (Oct 1999) Voted NO on establishing tax-exempt Medical Savings Accounts. (Oct 1999) MEDS Plan: Cover senior Rx under Medicare. (Jan 2001) Make health care a right, not a privilege. (Nov 1999) Barney Frank on Homeland Security Click here for OR click here for . Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999) Voted NO on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999) Take US nuclear missiles off high alert. (Aug 2001) End the use of anti-personnel mines. (Mar 2001) Barney Frank on Immigration Click here for OR click here for . Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001) Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998) Barney Frank on Infrastructure Click here for OR click here for . Promote internet via Congressional Internet Caucus. (Jan 2001) Criminal penalties for e-mail spamming. (Feb 2001) Barney Frank on Jobs Click here for OR click here for . Voted NO on $167B over 10 years for farm price supports. (Oct 2001) Voted NO on zero-funding OSHA's Ergonomics Rules instead of $4.5B. (Mar 2001) Barney Frank on Principles & Values Click here for OR click here for . Religious affiliation: Jewish. (Nov 2000) Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Oct 2001) Profiled in "Jews in American Politics". (Jan 2001) Barney Frank on Social Security Click here for OR click here for . Voted NO on raising 401(k) limits & making pension plans more portable. (May 2001) Voted NO on reducing tax payments on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2000) Voted YES on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999) Barney Frank on Tax Reform Click here for OR click here for . Voted NO on $99.5B economic stimulus: capital gains & income tax cuts. (Oct 2001) Voted NO on Tax Cut Package of $958B over 10 years. (May 2001) Voted NO on eliminating the Estate Tax. (Apr 2001) Voted NO on eliminating the "marriage penalty". (Jul 2000) Voted NO on repealing the estate tax ("death tax"). (Jun 2000) Voted NO on $46 billion in tax cuts for small business. (Mar 2000) American People's Dividend: Give $300 to every person. (Feb 2001) Barney Frank on War & Peace Click here for OR click here for . Avoid using anti-terrorism power for political purposes. (Nov 2001) Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999) Condemns anti-Muslim bigotry in name of anti-terrorism. (Oct 2001) Barney Frank on Welfare & Poverty Click here for OR click here for . Voted NO on treating religious organizations equally for tax breaks. (Jul 2001) Voted NO on responsible fatherhood via faith-based organizations. (Nov 1999) Reduce the concentration of wealth & wage inequality. (Nov 1999) Post Reply | Private Reply | To 88 |

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The odd bunch

Kerry always courts both sides