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I wrote my congresspeople today at www.congress.org about the Marriage Amendment legislation that's currently being voted on:
This legislation is nothing more than a political maneuver to rile up a political base for the upcoming elections. It disgusts me that my taxpaying dollars are being wasted on this ugly piece of legislation that plays with the lives of millions of gay and lesbian Americans.
May I remind you that it is your job as an elected official, when preparing legislation, to work with all parties with an interest in it. I ask you how many gay or lesbian groups you have worked with in writing up such legislation? It's obvious that this you've consulted very fanatical religious groups on this subject of the Marriage Amendment, but have you thoroughly spoken with any gay/lesbian groups at all?
Another question I pose: is this legislation even constitutional? Does it not go against the right of gay and lesbian Americans to pursue happiness? Let me remind you that life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are unalienable rights that were recognized by our Founding Fathers.
Marriage is one right that you cannot take away from people, regardless of sexual orientation. You will still have thousands of gay and lesbian Americans living together, having children (whether by adoption or biology), and building families. They will still attend family events, go to work, and function as any other married couples do.
Again, this political chess game, where you've used gay and lesbian Americans as useless pawns, nothing more than pieces to be tossed aside, is reprehensible. Please let me know what you are doing to maintain their status as human beings with the constitutional rights as such. Your response is much appreciated.
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