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Testimony of Ex-Gays for Ohio's Defense of Marriage Act Posted by Carlos Lopez Tuesday, February 24, 2004 Ohio recently passed a strong Defense of Marriage Act that rejects same-sex marriages and civil unions in that state. Among those testifying effectively on behalf of the act were Greg and Cheryl Quinlan, former homosexuals now married and working to guide others out of homosexuality. Greg's testimony is reprinted from the online bulletin distributed free to subscribers by the organization, Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays & Gays. ~~o~~ Mr. Chairman and members of the Senate Finance and Financial Institutions Committee, thank you for...

Traditional values, family must be defended Posted: February 24, 20041:00 a.m. Eastern © 2004 WorldNetDaily.com If I were asked, "Do you like homosexuals?" I would probably say, "No." Of course, I would be inclined to answer "no" if asked the same of black people, white people, midgets or Hispanics. My point being that I don't like or dislike people based on group affiliation, height or race. I like or dislike a person based on shared interests and sometimes just because they're likeable. The problem with the homosexual activist agenda is it refuses to recognize this. They espouse a position wherein we must...

<p>San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom came out roaring against what he terms President Bush's shameful call Tuesday for a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage and challenged fellow Democrats to stand firm against the proposal.</p> <p>The president has "tried to divide this country in order to advance his political career by messing with the Constitution,'' Newsom said at a City Hall press conference following Bush's comments from the White House.</p>

Oscar-nominated actress Charlize Theron has spoken out in favor of gay marriage, branding those like Arnold Schwarzenegger who oppose it "prehistoric". The Monster star, who grew up around a number of gay and bisexual people in her native South Africa, is appalled that gay marriage is still up for debate in this day and age. Theron, currently dating Irish actor Stuart Townsend, says, "I just don't understand that at all. It's so unbelievably frustrating. "I mean, I am surrounded by so many beautiful relationships just in my life, I can't tell you - just so inspirational. And the fact that...

On today's show, Rush was claiming that pro-marriage people should be civily disobedient and force the pro-gay marriage activists to overcome the opposition.

Bush's Demand for Discriminatory Amendment "Despicable New Low," says National Gay And Lesbian Task Force 2/24/04 1:42:00 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To: National Desk Contact: Sheri A. Lunn of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, 323-857-8751 or 202-641-5592 WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following is a response by National Gay and Lesbian Task Force executive director Matt Foreman: "Today the President of the United States, solely for political gain, called upon Congress to amend the United States Constitution to enshrine our second-class citizenship in the nation's most revered document. This is a despicable new low. "This is nothing...

"You got $82 bucks and you're in San Francisco, you can get married. Just go down to City Hall -- line forms on the Far-Far Left. You'll have to step lively though -- there's quite a crowd -- a clerk will be right with you. Keep your checkbooks handy, and please keep your hands off your future spouse. There'll be plenty of time for that later. We're all adults here, and we want to get as many couples processed as we can before Arnold stirs his butt or O'Reilly gets his second wind. "Isn't this the most wonderful Valentine's Day...

Teacher 'sorry' for singling out UNC student By JANE STANCILL, Staff Writer A UNC-Chapel Hill instructor has apologized after a student said during a class discussion that he opposed homosexuality -- and found himself singled out by the teacher for hate speech. In an e-mail message sent Feb. 6 to her "Literature and Cultural Diversity" students, the lecturer, Elyse Crystall, wrote, "[W]hat we heard [T]hursday at the end of class constitutes 'hate speech' and is completely unacceptable. [I]t has created a hostile environment." Crystall went on to name the student, identified as Tim, and said he was a perfect example...

ONE QUESTION for the Rev. Gene Robinson, the nation’s first openly gay Episcopal priest (now bishop) who cautions those of us opposed to same-sex marriage: “Don’t waste your time and energy defending marriage from something that doesn’t threaten it.” Doesn’t polygamy threaten marriage? Would the Rev. Robinson rise to defend polygamy, and perform wedding ceremonies for a man and two women, or a woman and two men (polyandry)? Because if same-sex marriage doesn’t threaten real marriage, why should polygamy? There’s not a dime’s worth of difference between the two institutions when you study them. This comparison is not intended to...

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1083082/posts Here Comes The Bride, Or Maybe The Groom (Thoughts On Gay Marriage) www.fredoneverything.net ^ | 2/19/04 | Fred ReedAnd so I decided I didn’t give a damn about sexual peculiarities, provided that (a) I didn’t have to watch them and (b) nobody got hurt.     http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1072050/posts The Death of Marriage IMensNewsDaily.com ^ | February 5, 2004 | Roger F. Gay     http://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1071798/posts One Man, One Woman: A citizen's guide to protecting marriageOpinion Journal ^ | 02/05/04 | MITT ROMNEY     http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1081275/posts Rush: Gay Marriage About to Explode as an Election Issue (in the Dems' faces)Rush Limbaugh...

<p>State Attorney General Bill Lockyer on Saturday rebuffed Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's demand that he force an end to San Francisco's same-sex marriages, calling the directive political rhetoric.</p> <p>"The governor can direct the Highway Patrol. He can direct the next 'Terminator 4' movie if he chooses. But he can't direct the attorney general in the way he's attempted to do," Lockyer said, adding that Schwarzenegger's written directive "was a statement designed for consumption at the Republican convention."</p>

Gone are the Norman Rockwell days of sending young Scooter off to school with his satchel slung over his shoulder, PBJ sandwich in his Superman lunch box and a wide-eyed expectancy of learning, the kind that makes individuals and nations great. With regard to the safe and trusted haven that was the public school, the fat lady has officially sung. Not only did Big Mama sing a while back, she’s been in the grave decomposing for a solid 40 years. I hate to sound like a freaked out parent, but I AM A FREAKED OUT PARENT! -- and I’m seriously...