I Support The Federal Marriage Amendment
By Jon Alvarez (02/27/04)
Thank you, President Bush, for taking a strong stand against those that wish to defy the will of the people. The "civil disobedience" currently on display in San Francisco has only confirmed for many conservative Americans what we already knew: that our culture, our values, and our moral standards are under attack from the liberal left. This issue was forced upon us, despite the fact that the majority of Americans are against redefining the definition of marriage. It's time to take a stand to defend our nation's laws, morals, and values.
In response to liberal attempts to portray any criticism and opposition to gay marriage as something based in hatred, nothing could be further from the truth. The laws of the land identify marriage as the legal union of a man and a woman. Polls across the country indicate that a majority of our fellow citizens agree with this definition. If the homosexual community wishes to change the law, then they should proceed thru legal channels. What we've witnessed in San Francisco is evidence that the homosexual agenda refuses to respect our laws and we cannot allow for the courts to legislate from the bench.
Furthermore, attempts by the homosexual community to compare their plight to that of Jews or Blacks in history is an insult to what those groups were forced to endure. Civil unions allow for the same basic rights that marriage afford, except in name. That is hardly oppressive. If anything, 2003 could be labeled the "Year of the Homosexual". Homosexuality became part of mainstream American culture, with TV shows like "Will and Grace" and "Queer Eye For The Straight Guy" enjoying huge success on the airwaves. Gay bashing has become a thing of the past, which is a good thing. Hatred and violence towards any group in America should be condemned. But please, there's no need to inundate the American public with homosexual behavior.
Since the homosexual community has chosen to push the envelope, an amendment to define and protect marriage is our only recourse. Passage of this amendment will send a strong message to those who wish to see the continued decline of our society's values and norms. We will no longer sit idly by and watch our country go down the toilet. Now that the homosexual community finds it safe to come out of the proverbial closet, that does not give them the green light to cram their agenda down our throats. Had the extremists of this group been content with civil unions, who knows what the future might have held for them. Had they been patient, they might have one day seen the realization of their goal to redefine marriage in this country. However, taking the path they have chosen has only hurt their cause and has forced people like myself to side with those who have a stronger attitude towards homosexuality.
I, like most people, have several friends and family members who happen to be gay. They are more stable than many married couples I know. They are hard working people who pay their taxes and contribute to society. There is no hatred for homosexuals in my support of the marriage amendment, but love of country. A line has been drawn in the sand and we've been forced to act. I also feel that the "F word" and Janet Jackson's breast have no place on network airwaves. This country is in the midst of a cultural civil war. If we don't take a stand, we might wake up in 20 years to find fellow citizens married to two women or a farm animal. After all, if we alter the definition of marriage to include this group, why should the rights of polygamists or proponents of bestiality be denied? Let's not forget NAMBLA, either. Surely they will sue for recognition and legalization of man-boy love. Is that the kind of America we want to leave for our children? Not on my watch.
To Read The Federal Marriage Amendment - H.J. Res 56:
http://www.house.gov/genetaylor/federalmarriage.htm
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