Silicon Investor (SI) -- The First Internet Community

STOCKTALK

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor. We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community. If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.

Politics : PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: PROLIFE who wrote (496876)	11/21/2003 6:42:01 PM
From: Hope Praytochange	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769670

Ehrlich Denounces Gay Marriage, Vows Legislative Fight By Lori Montgomery Washington Post Staff Writer Friday, November 21, 2003; Page B01 Maryland Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. vowed yesterday to block efforts that would give gay couples the same legal rights as married people and said he would support legislation to ban recognition of same-sex marriages performed in other states. During an interview on WTOP radio, Ehrlich (R) was emphatic in his rejection of gay marriage, saying Maryland lawmakers should not bother trying to capitalize on a Massachusetts court ruling this week that recognized a right to civil marriage regardless of sexual orientation. "It's certainly not going to happen in Maryland," Ehrlich said. "End of discussion." Ehrlich, who won election last fall as a moderate, said he is "generally of a libertarian mind-set" on homosexuality. He said he opposes measures that seek to criminalize gay sex, saying that "the government really should not be sticking its nose into consenting adults -- their behavior in the bedroom." Gay marriage, on the other hand, "is far different," Ehrlich said. "The institution of marriage, obviously, is the bedrock of our foundation. It's been under attack; it's been weakened for many, many decades now. I'm not going to play a part in further weakening this incredibly important institution." In the wake of the Massachusetts ruling -- the most conclusive recognition by a court of a right to same-sex marriage -- Democratic lawmakers have said they intend to introduce legislation to authorize civil unions for gay couples when the General Assembly convenes in January. A coalition of Republicans and conservative Democrats, meanwhile, is planning to introduce "defense of marriage" legislation that would ban gay marriage and prohibit Maryland officials from recognizing same-sex marriages performed elsewhere. Only Vermont allows civil unions of gay couples. Thirty-seven states, including Virginia, have passed laws that render legal recognition of same-sex unions moot within their borders. Asked whether he expects an explosive battle over the issue in Maryland, as some lawmakers predict, Ehrlich dismissed gay marriage as "a marginal issue" advanced primarily by interest groups to help recruit members and raise money. "It's a little bit like partial-birth abortion or the assault weapons ban. . . . If the major issue here is gay rights, for instance, this is an edge issue, a marginal issue. The major issue of abortion on the edge is partial-birth abortion, which is hardly ever performed. I oppose it. But you see my point," he said. Del. Richard S. Madaleno Jr., one of the chief advocates of same-sex marriage in Maryland, said he will press legislation nonetheless, saying legal marriage "would be of incalculable worth to the few people who would benefit." "It would allow such peace of mind when you think about putting your life in order," said Madaleno (D-Montgomery). "I wish the governor, who appropriately celebrates his marriage with Kendel in almost every forum, could look at other people, his friends, his staff people, who are in relationships that deserve the same sort of respect and security." During the interview on the "Ask the Governor" radio show, Ehrlich also said the budget he will propose in January is likely to include several small tax increases, possibly including new levies on corporations and gasoline. Ehrlich said he is also considering an increase in the vehicle registration fee to help replenish the state's road-building fund. A commission appointed to study methods of funding new roads is considering a proposal to increase the fee, currently $81 every two years, to as much as $200.

To: PROLIFE who wrote (496876)	11/21/2003 6:44:30 PM
From: Orcastraiter	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769670

Find me one place where he said the war against terror would be won fast. So why do you think that Clinton should have been able to stop terror? And if you believe that terrorists were supposed to just stop after we got after them, then you don't know much. THis is a WAR. We'll never know, because we took a left turn to Baghdad when we should have continued the focus on Al Qaeda and bin Laden. Ironically the foray into Iraq is exactly what binny was hoping for. He now has more propaganda and recruiting ammo to add to his message about America trying to dominate the middle east then he ever could have dreamed of. And people like you have done NOTHING BUT help the enemy...I hope that does not come back to haunt you...or your family. You want to negotiate with them? You think that will work? What will you give them? How about letting them bomb your home and then stop...will that be ok? Bush has helped the enemy with his misdirected efforts. We can't negotiate with Al Qaeda. We need to destroy them. So why are we attacking Iraq? Bush has screwed up on every turn. These screw ups are what has hurt the country. You'll try to blame it on me, or Clinton...but you will never be able to accept that the blame falls squarely on Bush. What a complete idiot! Orca

To: PROLIFE who wrote (496876)	11/21/2003 7:29:20 PM
From: Kenneth E. Phillipps	Read Replies (4) \| Respond to of 769670

How will he pay for it? How will he pay for the war on terror? How will he pay for the Energy Bill? How will he pay for the tax cuts? How will he pay for the Prescription Drug Bill? Who will pay? Your kids will pay and pay dearly.

To: PROLIFE who wrote (496876)	11/21/2003 10:54:07 PM
From: Rick McDougall	Respond to of 769670

Jeesh Prolife, you missed your 5 PM dossage as well...get the little lady to give you an injection.

To: PROLIFE who wrote (496876)	11/21/2003 11:04:32 PM
From: Rick McDougall	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769670

<Find me one place where he said the war against terror would be won fast.>......go back to post #numero uno & read through the thread & I'm sure you will find some evidence of Georgies buddies claiming swift defeat of the terrorists....as a matter of fact didn't the repubs have a banner made up for Codpiece that said "MISSION ACCOMPLISHED". <THis is a WAR.>...........really?????....and where the hell are you sitting in this fiasco, in downtown Bahgdad?...NOT!!!!!! <And people like you have done NOTHING BUT help the enemy...I hope that does not come back to haunt you...or your family. You want to negotiate with them? You think that will work? What will you give them? How about letting them bomb your home and then stop...will that be ok?>...........ok, now you've overdosed, back off on the medication.:o)