AKA: What can we bring up to stir stuff up right before the Democratic Convention?

From an email:

It's been several months since President George W. Bush announced he is trying to lead this country by endorsing an unnecessary and undermining amendment to the U.S. Constitution. And now, the U.S. Senate will vote on this discriminatory Amendment next week.

This is a critical civil rights vote -- we must win. And we CAN win, if every fair-minded American commits to speaking up this week like never before. It will only take a minute or two of your time to join the Human Rights Campaign in stopping this Amendment. Simply click on the link below and turn up the heat on your Senators today, right now:
http://tinyurl.com/2chr5

Members of Congress tell us they're hearing from our extreme right-wing opponents by a 10 to 1 margin in some cases right now. That's why we are reaching out to all our allies in the civil rights community -- and why your action today is so important.

Before next week's vote, we intend to get 250,000 people to oppose the Constitutional amendment. That's right: 250,000. We're halfway there. Please, step up with the Human Rights Campaign today. Click here:
http://tinyurl.com/2chr5

Speak now or forever hold your peace.

Many thanks,

Cheryl A. Jacques
Human Rights Campaign President


P.S. For more information, visit our web site: http://www.hrc.org/

Thanks star. I sent one. Hope it helps. I don't think they're going to be able to pass that thing, though. At least that's what's being said.

Star, as Pat said, Thanks! I sent one, too. I can't imagine it could pass all the hurdles it will face, but I couldn't have imagined a lot of things that have happened in the last few years, so...

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Oh, that is the truest thing I've heard in a long time. I feel like we're in a Fellini movie a lot of the time. In a bad way.

Found this gem posted elswhere on the web. I gather it's an e-mail of "encouragement".

"MPORTANT UPDATE ON THE FEDERAL MARRIAGE AMENDMENT
Dear ######,

Debate on the Federal Marriage Amendment in the U.S. Senate has begun. But I must share with you some information so that when the vote is taken, you will know exactly what it means.

The FMA will probably not get the necessary two-thirds vote required for a constitutional amendment to pass. In fact, there is a possibility that it may not even get a simple majority.

I urge you, DO NOT BE DISCOURAGED! This is only the beginning of a long fight for the very foundation of Western Civilization. One of the primary purposes of this vote is to make public the position of each Senator. There is a general feeling that some Senators will have to be voted out of office before the FMA can pass.

And, despite all the rhetoric by some Senators as to why they voted against the FMA, the bottom line is this: A vote against the FMA is a vote for homosexual marriage. A vote for the FMA is a vote for traditional marriage.

The Democratic leadership in the Senate has made a deal with the homosexual activists that they will kill the bill in return for homosexual financial support and votes. They are working hand in hand to do that. Their desire is to get a federal judge to strike all marriage laws from the books in all 50 states. The ACLU and other groups have already filed suits in several states to strike down marriage laws. Homosexual leaders have promised to “out” homosexual staff members of Senators who vote for the FMA.

Please don’t think that we have lost if the FMA isn’t passed. This will be a long battle and the outcome will determine the kind of society our children and grandchildren will live in. I am greatly encouraged by the growing involvement of God-fearing people that I have seen in the last two weeks. I am hopeful that the “sleeping giant” is waking up.

I am committed for the long haul. I hope that you are also. Too much is riding on the outcome. Here is what you can do right now:

Take Action
Pray
If you haven’t already signed the petition in support of the FMA, click here to do so.
Call your two Senators if you have not already done so. You can reach both Senators by calling 1-202-224-3121. For information on where your Senators stand, and for local office numbers and toll-free numbers, click here. We will be continually updating this information.
Please forward this email to your friends and urge them to get involved.
After the vote, we will provide a list of those Senators who vote for homosexual marriage (against the FMA) and those who voted for traditional marriage (for the FMA).

David, your continued involvement in this battle is very much needed! Please stay active and involved. Thank you and God bless you.

Sincerely,

Donald E. Wildmon, Founder and Chairman
American Family Association"

These people are out of their flipping minds.

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... Thanks, Star, Pat and Ceas....I've signed too

count me in! thanks for the heads up, star!

i agree ceashel and pat...knew it would be bad, couldn't have imagined just how bad. i just hope and pray he doesn't get another 4 years. can you imagine how much worse it could be for the next 4 years when he didn't even have the issue of wanting to be reelected stopping him?

They just have to get gay marriage legalized/decriminalized... then the Republicans can fight Roe v. Wade and gay marriage.

I had heard that this wasn't started to actually pass the amendment - but to "out" Democrats who believe in marital freedoms. Thanks for that email, Pat.

Another issue brought forth by the Repugs is separation of church and state - they have requested church directories and other assistance in the election campaign. I believe that is going to be the focus of next week's "Ring of Fire," on Air America Radio, Saturday morning.

I know the local Catholic church is helping parishioners to decide how they must vote as Catholics - I've provided that information & support for it to the 2 lawyers (Bobby Kennedy, Jr & Mike Papatonio) & hope they manage to get the US Catholic church taxed! <img src="http://www.arlo.net/ubb/smilies/smile.gif" width=15 height=15> Or, at least the local parish!

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