Virginia Considers Anti-Gay Plates

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Virginia Considers Anti-Gay Plates
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Tue, 01-04-2005 - 6:22pm

http://www.365gay.com/newscon05/01/010405vaLicense.htm

(Richmond, Virginia) Virginia lawmakers will consider legislation to amend the state constitution to ban same-sex marriage in the new session of the legislature.

The state is one of what is expected to be up to a dozen states to take up the issue following voter approval in 11states last November of similar amendments.

But, the legislature will also look at a measure that would put the marriage issue on license plates. The bill calls for traditional marriage to be displayed on car licenses. If passed the plates would have interlocking gold wedding bands superimposed over a red heart over the legend "Traditional Marriage."

The bill was authored by Delegate Scott Limgamfelter (R-Prince William) a supporter of the marriage amendment.

To amend Virginia's Constitution, the measure would have to be enacted in two successive legislative sessions and put to a statewide vote by November 2006.

Some Democrats call the amendment repressive and unnecessary. Virginia already has legislation that prevents recognition of same-sex couples.

The law, passed last year (story), prevents the state from recognizing gay marriages, civil unions, and domestic partnerships and block any "contract or other arrangement" same-sex couples may enter into.

Democratic Del. Mitchell Van Yahres has filed a bill that would repeal the law, but most observers say it has little chance of passing. Most delegates have indicated they will vote for the amendment.


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iVillage Member
Registered: 03-25-2003
Fri, 01-07-2005 - 12:53pm
I like the top sticker.
Is that a candle in the middle of a circle?
Can't make it out clearly.
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-25-2003
Fri, 01-07-2005 - 12:55pm
Good thing your son still in school.
He'll get many chances with the girls with that attitude!
Hahhh, high school. *smile*
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Registered: 03-25-2003
Fri, 01-07-2005 - 12:59pm

Disney is huge, they support us, and it's not working. Jen feels if people displayed gay pride and gay acceptance then more would admit they don't have a problem with it. She may be right, their may be people afraid to admit they support us. The whole thing is so hard. I feel so weak and defeated even thinking about becoming an activist. BUT, I do not think it's ok for me to reap the benefits that someone else fights for. So, I'm in.

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Yes, Disney is huge and they’ve been supporting for a number of years, but that didn’t happen quickly either. I think their support is working in our favors. Their gay day went from one day at the beginning to a weekend! It takes time, but majority of the society will catch up. I believe time is in our favors. Studies show the younger generation doesn’t blink an eye about gay marriage. We just have to wait out the older generation to die for their discriminatory behavior to die as well. Hopefully, they won’t pollute the younger people’s tolerance too much while they’re still alive.

I agree with Jen about displaying the pride in who we are but that doesn’t mean you have to be an activist if you’re not comfortable being one. Just living your life doesn’t have to be an activist mode, does it? I would think that would be tiring to the mind to keep thinking, “I have to keep fighting for my rights”. Why not live your life and if someone denies those rights, than switch into activist mode. We all are lucky to have benefits to reap. Sometime, the fights doesn’t necessary reap any benefits so why not take advantage of the benefits and make it a normal habit out of it so people won’t think we are having a “special privileges” because we are gay.

That one thing I hate when people try to discriminate against gays. Saying statements like we are asking for special privileges no one have! Uggh!

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Registered: 10-08-2003
Sat, 01-08-2005 - 7:26am

We live in Lynchburg, Jerry Falwell's home town. So it has to be one of the most close-minded and conservative cities in a very conservative state. ~sigh~ Not a good mix.


~C

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Registered: 10-08-2003
Sat, 01-08-2005 - 7:53am

Here are the ones I have on my car, I think Kimmie and I are about even in number of stickers now! Well-behaved women is my very favorite. I want to get the one that is in my sig line and also the Boycott Virginia one. Jinx (my car) is well decorated!


WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN SELDOM MAKE HISTORY Bumper SticVirginia Is For Lovers Sticker (Bumper)


Love is Love (bumper sticker)Rainbow Rings Chalice Sticker (Rectangular)



~COURTNEY


co-cl of Lesbian Life

~C

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Sat, 01-08-2005 - 1:35pm

You named your car Jinx? Interesting. Aren't you tempting fate? You should temp Kim, don't tempt Fate. *smile*

I like the VA sticker (now that I can see it more clearly).
I really, really like that round thing with a flame in the middle. (No, I'm not channeling Sally Fields.)

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Registered: 10-01-2003
Sat, 01-08-2005 - 6:52pm

Eastie, I swear to God, I LOVE your sense of humor. You ALWAYS crack me up! I wish I had your wit but will happily settle for your company. Glad you're back to the boards, bud.


*hugs* ~ Nony

 

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Registered: 12-16-2003
Sat, 01-08-2005 - 8:22pm

You named your car Jinx? Interesting. Aren't you
tempting fate? You should temp Kim, don't
tempt Fate. *smile*


Fate came a-knockin'!


I always park next to Jinx (Court's car).

Kim
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