ANNAPOLIS, MD (July 22, 2011) – Governor Martin O’Malley and Lt. Governor Anthony G. Brown today released the following statements regarding the Governor’s decision to sponsor same sex marriage legislation in the 2012 legislative session. Last year, same sex marriage legislation was proposed and sponsored by Senator Rob Garagiola, Delegate Kumar Barve and Delegate Ben Barnes:
Governor O’Malley:
“Marylanders of all walks of life want their children to live in a loving, stable, committed home – protected under the law. As a free and diverse people of many faiths, we choose to be governed under the law by certain fundamental principles or beliefs, among them “equal protection of the law” for every individual and the “free exercise” of religion without government intervention. Other states have found a way to protect both these rights. So should Maryland. The legislation we plan to introduce in the 2012 legislative session will protect religious freedom and equality of marital rights under the law.”
Lt. Governor Brown:
“All Marylanders deserve to be treated equally under the law, and I look forward to joining Governor O’Malley in working with the General Assembly to pass a Marriage Equality bill that will provide the same opportunity for all who wish to marry while fully protecting religious freedoms and views. Every member of our community should enjoy the same freedoms and share the same responsibilities.”
Why don't they lead by example?
ReplyDeleteObama had a beer summit maybe O'Malley will have queer summit...lol
ReplyDeleteWhy you conservatives oppose this so much i'll never know. What harm will it do to you?
ReplyDeleteThis needs to be the next thing called to referendum in 2012.
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ReplyDeleteI understand why you don't oppose it. What harm will it do , let me see , a little AIDS never hurt anyone , HIV never hurt anyone.
Your a fruit cake!
DSA why are you so opposed to letting the people decide instead of forcing your lifestyle on an unwilling people. I really believe a 2nd revolution is inevitable.
ReplyDelete"a little AIDS never hurt anyone , HIV never hurt anyone.
ReplyDeleteYour a fruit cake!"
So gays having monogamous relationships is going to cause rates of AIDS to RISE? Please explain this theory of yours. Does not compute.
"DSA why are you so opposed to letting the people decide instead of forcing your lifestyle on an unwilling people."
Its you conservatives who force YOUR views on others. Gays just want the same rights to marriage as straights. There is only one way for them to get these rights: allowing civil marriage. Its not a RELIGIOUS ceremony and churches do not have to participate in gay marriages if they choose not to because of their religious views. The civil marriage just affords them certain rights that would otherwise be unavailable to them. Providing them equal rights will hurt you in no way. I see no valid arguments that it will. Just foolish bigots.
:o) <====== 2nd revolution? I LOLed
God made Adam and Eve, NOT Adam and Steve!
ReplyDelete"God made Adam and Eve, NOT Adam and Steve!"
ReplyDelete. . .and man made gods.
It drive up insurance rates for everyone as gay couples get their "friend" on their coverage. Thus more people will be covered and making claims on groups insurance. Rates will rise for everyone. Plus we don't want you shoving your beliefs down our throats, just as you don't want our beliefs shoved down your throat.
ReplyDelete7:23, you're an idiot. Note the correct spelling of you're, meaning you are. So you're an idiot who can't spell. As for 7:57, that line is older than time itself. Yawn....
ReplyDelete3:48, I was directly quoting 4:33. He is the person who cannot spell. Nice try though. Better luck next time. Read the entire thread next time before you open your trap, dummy.
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