Statement by the President on Marriage (MUST READ -- Dean/Kerry/Clark Statements Follow)

The White House ^ | Nov 18, 2003 | President Bush

[PhiKapMom]

Statement by the President On Marriage

November 18, 2003

STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT

Marriage is a sacred institution between a man and a woman. Today's decision of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court violates this important principle. I will work with congressional leaders and others to do what is legally necessary to defend the sanctity of marriage.

[LiteKeeper]

PREISDENT BUSH - mega-dittoes!!!!

[k2blader]

Good news!!!

[Lady Eileen]

Good summary.

[PhiKapMom]

Anyone who posts that there is no difference between the two parties should have their posting privileges banned for posting without a mind.

Agree with that 100%! If anyone needed an example of this difference, all they have to do is read this thread and see what President Bush has to say and then the replies of the Dem candidates so as not to disappoint their Gay/Lesbian contingency.

I really am surprised at LIEberman the most. Dean and Kerry I figured they would not mind this ruling. Clark and Edwards put their fingers in the wind to make sure how everyone was coming down on this issue first. But LIE -- never would have figured him for such a statement that he will oppose the Marriage Amendment.

Don't understand what this has to do with equal protection either.

[PhiKapMom]

I would agree it is the Mother of all Waffles! Had to read it twice to make sure what it said!

[Indy Pendance]

...so far are 180 from President Bush's!

They are 180 from the majority of Americans.

[TrappedInLiberalHell]

I have mixed feelings about the ruling. There is an advantage to having at least one state that approves such unions -- all the gay people will flock there to sanctify their unions, so at least they'll be all in one place. Also, on the very tenuous assumption that legitimizing homosexuality is a good thing, would it be better for them to enter into exclusivity bonds like this, rather than continue a promiscuous lifestyle? At least as far as spreading AIDS is concerned? If I had to choose, I'd much prefer married gay people to gays that slept around. At least they're committing themselves, which is more mature and less self-serving than being sluts.

The real question precludes those arguments, of course: Is homosexuality an inevitable part of our culture? I think a lot of conservatives would say "Probably". Not to say that it's genetic -- merely that it is a large enough subculture that it isn't going away.

Don't mean to start any arguments on that, just making sure people know my own misgivings on the issue.

[pollywog]

Anyone that needs an additional reason to support President Bush over any DemocRAT -- here it is!

AMEN!!!

[Jorge]

If Dean is nominated, I believe his position on gay marriage will turn-off the general population easily as much as his tax-hike proposals will.

I can't imagine Dean winning the White House.

[woodyinscc]

Is this the mother of all waffles or what?

I was incredulous when I read it.!It really shows that he has no respect for the intellegence of the voters in his party. Of course, I have no respect either.!!!

[Yosemitest]

 
 


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If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.

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Romans 1: 16 - 32 - Study This Chapter

16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. 17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. 18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;

19 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; ^F6 for God hath shewed it unto them. 20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so ^F7 that they are without excuse: 21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. 22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, 23 And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things. 24 Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: 25 Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. 26 For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: 27 And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet. 28 And even as they did not like to retain ^F8 God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; 29 Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, 30 Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, 31 Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful: 32 Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.

[onyx]

Let the battle lines be drawn.

It's high time the democrats are forced to cater to some of their "group support," in this case, the gays.

What can we expect next? Why reparations of course. Bring it on Rev. Al, make your party put up or shut up. :)

[Grampa Dave]

Old Joey the Lie sounds like a Liebertarian here doesn't he:

"Although I am opposed to gay marriage, I have also long believed that states have the right to adopt for themselves laws that allow same-sex unions. I will oppose any attempts by the right wing to change the Constitution in response to today's ruling, which would be unnecessary and divisive."

[William McKinley]

OK, so he is going after the gay metrosexual confederate vote.

[pollywog]

Good for you, Mr. President. A quick reply from the heart that didn't wait for poll numbers

This alone could get you four more years

I hope the Demo candidates carress and applaud the Minn. Supremes!! Nothing, NOTHING will turn clinch the vote for Bush more than this STUPID SICK RULING!!!!!

[Indy Pendance]

This is a hypothetical question, which I see as an outcome of this decision, and I haven't seen it asked, but it may have. I haven't read all the posts regarding this decision.

If, states pass this decision, it is in direct conflict with the teachings of the majority of religions. If a gay couple demands a religious demoniation marry them (church cermony), and that religion refuses, based upon their teachings, will the government intervene and tell the church they have to marry them, is this a direct violation of the first amendment?

[ArGee]

While I continue to oppose gay marriage

Somebody should jump on Mr. Kerry and ask him why he opposes marriage but supports unions. Are gays fundamentally different that they can't be served with the same process?

Shalom.

[ArGee]

My hope is that disagreements over this issue can be handled with tolerance and understanding."

Gays need treatment, not tolerance.

Shalom.

[TrappedInLiberalHell]

Bush knows full well that this opinion just gives the far left more talking points:

Stem cell ruling: Bush hates crippled people.
Condemnation of 9/11 attacks: Bush hates Muslims.
Decision to invade Iraq: Bush hates Iraqis and loves oil.
Gay marriage opinion: Bush hates gay people.