JUNK JUSTICE ALERT Groups denied say in suit on gay unions (conservatives locked out)

STAR LEDGER ^ | April 01, 2003 | KATHY BARRETT CARTER

[Liz]

A Superior Court judge yesterday rebuffed a group of lawmakers, businesses and conservative groups who wanted to intervene in what will likely be a landmark court case on the right of gay couples to marry.

Judge Linda Feinberg said the groups did not have a legal right to formally oppose a lawsuit filed against the state by seven gay couples who argue that their unions should be recognized under state law.

[Liz]

Judge Linda Feinberg said the groups did not have a legal right to formally oppose a lawsuit filed against the state by seven gay couples who argue that their unions should be recognized under state law.

This judge would be more at home in a Third World banana republic where justice is meted out only for the select few.

In her sorry court, conservatives need not apply.

[ppaul]

ping.

[Elle Bee]

Has NJ Gov. McGreevey come out of the closet yet?

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[The Red Zone]

He said the groups arguing against same-sex marriage do not represent mainstream New Jersey.

Which is palpably false, but that's the usual technique. Lie, lie, lie as big as you can until everyone gets tired and numb and gives in.

[Qwerty]

Do groups commonly "formally oppose" lawsuits? If and when they do, what is the hoped result of such an opposition? Can cases be rejected because of their opposition (before the proceedings start), or do they get to argue on behalf of their position, or what?

[GrandMoM]

CAMPAIGN FOR CALIFORNIA FAMILIES

MARRIAGE ACTION ALERT

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April 2, 2003



There were two articles today about AB 205, the homosexual “marriage” bill, and AB 17, which would force state contractors to fund homosexual “marriage” benefits. Both of these radical bills passed the Assembly Judiciary Committee on April 1 and will advance to the Appropriations Committee.



Read today’s Sacramento Bee story and the Los Angeles Times story which quoted CCF Executive Director Randy Thomasson, who testified against both bills in committee.



Take Action: The Democrat majority in Sacramento needs to feel the anger of pro-marriage people whose vote may be overturned. Tell the 14 members of the Assembly Judiciary Committee how you feel, especially if you live in or near their district. Tell the committee members who voted “yes” on AB 205 and AB 17 how disappointed you are. Thank the members who opposed these homosexual “marriage” bills. Then call Governor Gray Davis.



Ellen Corbett (D-San Leandro) Voted yes on AB 205 and yes on AB 17
(916) 319-2018 / (510) 614-0180



Tom Harman (R-Huntington Beach) Voted no on AB 205 but abstained on AB 17

(916) 319-2067 / (714) 843-4966



Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) Voted no on AB 205 and no on AB 17

(916) 319-2073 / (949) 495-0730



John Dutra (D-Fremont) Voted yes on AB 205 and yes on AB 17

(916) 319-2020 / (510) 440-9030



Loni Hancock (D-Berkeley) Voted yes on AB 205 and yes on AB 17

(916) 319-2014 / (510) 540-3660



*Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) Abstained on AB 205 but voted yes on AB 17

(916) 319-2035 / (805) 564-1649

* thank Jackson for being the lone Democrat to refuse to support AB 205



John Laird (D-Santa Cruz) Voted yes on AB 205 and yes on AB 17

(916) 319-2027 / (831) 425-1503



Sally Lieber (D-San Jose) Voted yes on AB 205 and yes on AB 17

(916) 319-2022 / (408) 277-2003



John Longville (D-San Bernardino) Voted yes on AB 205 and yes on AB 17

(916) 319-2062 / (909) 388-1413



Cindy Montanez (D-Mission Hills) Voted yes on AB 205 and yes on AB 17

(916) 319-2039 / (818) 838-3939



Fabian Nunez (D-Los Angeles) Voted yes on AB 205 and yes on AB 17

(916) 319-2046 / (213) 620-4646



Bob Pacheco (R-Walnut) Voted no on AB 205 and no on AB 17

(916) 319-2060 / (626) 839-2000



Todd Spitzer (R-Orange) Voted no on AB 205 but abstained on AB 17

(916) 319-2071 / (714) 998-0980



Juan Vargas (D-San Diego) Voted yes on AB 205 and yes on AB 17

(916) 319-2076 / (619) 409-7979



Contact Governor Gray Davis: Urge him to “Protect marriage and religious freedom. Oppose AB 205 and AB 17.”

(916) 445-2841

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[ATOMIC_PUNK]

Groups Decry U.S. Justice Department Gay-Events Ban

http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kcsm/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=505966,

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Gay rights groups denounced on Friday a decision by the Department of Justice, headed by conservative Attorney General John Ashcroft, to ban employees' annual gay pride events, saying the move sent a chilling message to its gay workers.

DOJ Pride head Marina Colby told Reuters she was taken aback when she was informed the employee group's annual awards ceremony would not be permitted because President Bush had not officially sanctioned it.

"All we want is the same opportunity to recognize contributions to and from our community like other employee associations," she said. "We don't want special treatment, we want equal treatment."

The nonpartisan Human Rights Campaign said Ashcroft canceled the events after being lobbied by conservative groups.

"It's shameful that the federal agency that is in charge of protecting civil rights in this country is singling out one group for disparate treatment," said spokesman David Smith. "It sends a chilling message that gay employees are not a welcome part of the Justice department work force."

Justice department officials did not immediately return calls for comment.

[jimt]

After Feinberg she issued her ruling yesterday in Trenton, David S. Buckel, a senior staff attorney for the Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund, a New York-based gay rights advocacy group, said: "Discrimination in marriage should end."

If you want to marry your dog or your sheep, why should silly old discrimination stop you?

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[MeekOneGOP]

Awwwwwwww! John cancelled their parade. Poor little fruitcakes !

http://www.gayfuntours.com/gay-pride-02.jpg

Maybe they could go to 'Gay Par-ree', France and get better treatment:

http://www.francetourism.com/MarionImages/Cover%20Gay%20Friendly.gif




Ewwww ! Now I gotta take my computer to the car wash after THAT Google Search. ICK !!

[anniegetyourgun]

Gee....you mean they won't be spending our tax money (time, awards, decorations, etc.) celebrating how people have sex this year? Good. And since when did partying on our dime/time have anything to do with civil rights?