Eddie Pirkowski on Civil Rights

	Eddie Pirkowski on Civil Rights

Government shouldn't redefine marriage

Question topic: Marriage is a union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Pirkowski: Strongly Agree

Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Hawaii Senate race , Jul 2, 2014

Marriage is man+woman, but respect state & individual choice

Q: How do you define marriage?

A: MAN AND WOMAN, BUT RESPECT OTHERS CHOICES

Q: Is it the union of one man or one woman, or the union of any two people regardless of gender?

A: MAN AND WOMAN BUT RESPECT OTHERS CHOICES

Q: The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) states that one state is not required to acknowledge a same-sex marriage that was carried out in another state. Do you support DOMA or would you act to repeal it?

A: SUPPORT STATES CHOICES. FOLLOW CONSTITUTION

Q: The constitution does not address marriage, and marriage licenses are issued by states. Should the federal government be involved in marriage to define it in any manner?

A: NO, SUPPORT STATES CHOICES

Q: Recently, Congress voted to overturn the military policy of don't ask, don't tell. Do you support this move, support keeping the policy, or support a different policy?

A: RESPECT INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS, SUPPORT BEST CHOICES FOR MILITARY C4 COMMAND

Source: Email interview with OnTheIssues on 2012 Senate race , Jun 12, 2012

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