Tuesday, March 23, 2004

Redundant Amendment  

If the states will continue to define benefits for gay couples (which may include marital benefits), then why amend the constitution solely to define a term?


Reuters.com: Proposed Amendment to Ban Gay Marriage Revised:

"'The new language makes the intent of the legislation even clearer -- to protect marriage in this country as the union between a man and a woman, and to reinforce the authority of state legislatures to determine benefits issues related to civil unions or domestic partnerships,' Allard said."
Posted by Adil W.  |   3/23/2004 04:44:31 PM   |