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09 Jul 2004 03:54:35 PM |
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July 9 2004 Family Research council rant |
As usual, heavy on politics and religion, light on research.
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Over Two Million Petitions Presented to Capitol Hill
This morning I joined Senator Wayne Allard (R-CO), and other pro-family
leaders at a press conference on Capitol Hill to present 1.4 million
petitions in support of traditional marriage to the U.S. Senate and an
additional 1.1 million petitions that will be handed over on Tuesday, July
13. The presentation came just as the Senate began a debate on the marriage
protection amendment. Some have been critical of the Senate leadership for
taking this issue on, saying it is politically motivated and ill timed - one
look around the country should dispel those baseless charges.
An unprecedented nine states will have state constitutional amendments on
the ballot this fall and 38 states have previously gone on record stating
marriage is between one man and one woman. The people are making their
voices heard on this issue, but with activist judges waiting in the wings
for the opportunity to redefine marriage for the entire country, passage of
a constitutional amendment to protect marriage is crucial.
We are hopeful that this Sunday night's live nationwide simulcast will make
phones ring of the hook in senate offices next week. The "Battle for
Marriage: Imminent Vote" simulcast will be broadcast live at 7 p.m. eastern
from Dr. Adrian Rogers church, Bellevue Baptist, in Memphis Tennessee and
speakers will include both Dr. James Dobson and Chuck Colson. The response
to Sunday's simulcast is critical. To sign up for this program via TV,
webcast or radio, click on the link below or call (800) 225-4008.
Additional Resources
Click Here to Sign Up for the July 11th Simulcast!
http://www.frc.org/index.cfm?i=LK04G13&f=WU04G07&t=e
Homosexuals Applaud RNC Convention Line-Up
Yesterday, the Human Rights Campaign ran a full page ad in Roll Call
newspaper which features pictures of Schwarzenegger, McCain, Pataki, and
Giuliani and asks, "Want to get a prime time spot at the Republican National
Convention?" and answers: "Oppose the Federal Marriage Amendment." We at FRC
couldn't have said it better ourselves. Judging by the current list of
invited speakers, the GOP must be planning to carry the HRC and Planned
Parenthood vote, all the while ignoring those who support traditional
marriage and pro-life views - the very constituency that makes up the heart
and soul of the Republican Party.
The party seems poised to keep some of its most articulate spokesmen such as
Senators Sam Brownback and Rick Santorum and Representatives Henry Hyde and
Mike Pence and other leaders on life and family issues behind the scenes. By
keeping them on the sidelines they have missed a chance to emphasize the
real heart of the party and the sharp contrast between the Republican Party
and Democratic Party. By treating the vast majority of the GOP faithful like
"fly over" country, the convention organizers douse the enthusiasm of
pro-family voters - meanwhile they may show up to vote, they may not bring
two or three friends along with them to the polls. Note to Republican Party
organizers: Find a primetime spot for a speaker who the pro-family community
knows and trusts and who will speak to the issues that have driven so many
voters to pull the lever for the GOP in the past.
Sen. Cornyn is guest on this weekend's 'Washington Watch Weekly'
Be sure to tune-in to FRC's weekly radio program, "Washington Watch Weekly,"
this Saturday to hear my interview with Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX), one of the
leading proponents of a marriage protection amendment. Also on this week's
program is Don Wildmon of the American Family Association, columnist Maggie
Gallagher, and Genevieve Wood talks with Pastor Adrian Rogers about the
importance of the Church being active in our nation's cultural debates. Go
to the link below for station listings and broadcast times.
Additional Resources
Click Here to Find a Station Near You Airing 'Washington Watch Weekly'
http://www.frc.org/index.cfm?i=LK04G14&f=WU04G07&t=e
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| Title: Re: July 9 2004 Family Research council rant |
09 Jul 2004 04:53:58 PM |
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<tock@sbcglobal.net> writes:
As usual, heavy on politics and religion, light on research.
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Homosexuals Applaud RNC Convention Line-Up
Yesterday, the Human Rights Campaign ran a full page ad in Roll Call
newspaper which features pictures of Schwarzenegger, McCain, Pataki, and
Giuliani and asks, "Want to get a prime time spot at the Republican National
Convention?" and answers: "Oppose the Federal Marriage Amendment." We at FRC
couldn't have said it better ourselves. Judging by the current list of
invited speakers, the GOP must be planning to carry the HRC and Planned
Parenthood vote, all the while ignoring those who support traditional
marriage and pro-life views - the very constituency that makes up the heart
and soul of the Republican Party.
Well, aside from the spin, it seems like the GOP decided to try to
win the election first, and worry about its "heart and soul" later.
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