Christopher Donelan on CIVIL RIGHTS

Voted YES on Reaffirming 'one nation under God' in pledge of allegiance.
Platform indicates voting NO in Part I: CIVIL RIGHTS:Clause 7: Church & State.

The relevant part of the MassDems Platform is Part I, clause 7: CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES: We reaffirm our commitment to the constitutional guarantee of separation of church and state, and of the freedom to worship without governmental interference.

Voted NO on Affirming marriage for heterosexuals only.
Platform indicates voting NO in Part I: CIVIL RIGHTS:Clause 9: Same-sex marriage.

A Legislative Amendment to the Constitution relative to the affirmation of marriage would:
• Protect the unique relationship of marriage by defining the institution of civil marriage as only the union of one man and one woman.
• Establish civil unions to provide same-sex persons with entirely the same benefits and obligations as are afforded to married persons, while recognizing that under present federal law same-sex persons in civil unions will be denied federal benefits available to married persons.

The relevant part of the MassDems Platform is Part I, clause 9: CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES:We affirm our commitment to the Massachusetts constitutional guarantee to same-sex marriage; and all of its rights, privileges and obligations; and reject any attempt to weaken or revoke those rights.