Betsy Summers on Civil Rights

Let partners in marriage define marriage

Should Gay Couples Be Allowed to Marry? Like every partnership, marriage should fit the individuals it unites, rather than be a "one-size-fits all" proposition defined by those outside the relationship. Each marriage should be what the partners want it to be-no more, no less. Source: Campaign website, www.voteforbetsy.com, "Issues" Oct 15, 2004

Support gay marriage

I support gay marriage. Source: 2004 PA Senate debate, in Philadelphia Inquirer Oct 10, 2004

Civil unions ok, gay marriage ok

Q: Should same-sex couples be allowed to form civil unions?

A: Yes.

Q: Should marriage be restricted to a union only between a man and a woman?

A: No. It is not the role of the federal government to determine the definition of marriage.

Source: 2004 Congressional National Political Awareness Test Oct 9, 2004

Discontinue affirmative action programs

The federal government should discontinue affirmative action programs.
Summers says, "All people should be judged on merit. Affirmative action suggests that certain groups of people can't make it in today's world without the Government's Help."

Source: 2004 Congressional National Political Awareness Test Oct 9, 2004

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