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Chris Gabrieli on CIVIL RIGHTS
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Vote selection and interpretation by representatives of Mass Scorecard without approval or participation from the Massachusetts Democratic Party.
Would vote 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.
Gabrieli statement on this issue: "Yes, I support same-sex marriage. And no, I strongly oppose the proposed constitutional amendment.
Source: Campaign website, www.gabrieli.org, "FAQs" Jun 3, 2006"
Bill S.3190
; vote number MA05-H174
on Sep 14, 2005
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