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mommyzrus917 — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 22:10:49 -0700

and we just moved out of NY????
GO FIGURE!

yea

Sun, 03 Feb 2008 16:34:01 -0800

KICKASS!

Gay Marriage

Sat, 02 Feb 2008 16:15:41 -0800

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Mr. McConkey we applaud your

Sun, 23 Dec 2007 10:49:11 -0800

Mr. McConkey we applaud your efforts. As gay residents of the State of Wisconsin, we believe my civil liberties were infringed upon by the voters of the State of Wisconsin when they cast this vote. The U.S. Supreme Court found in Loving v Virginia (388 U.S. 1 (1967))"The freedom to marry has long been recognized as one of the vital personal rights essential to the orderly pursuit of happiness by free men.
Marriage is one of the “basic civil rights of man,” fundamental to our very existence and survival. Skinner v. Oklahoma, (1942). See also Maynard v. Hill, (1888).316 U.S. 535, 541 125 U.S. 190 To deny this fundamental freedom on so unsupportable a basis as the racial classifications embodied in these statutes, classifications so directly subversive of the principle of equality at the heart of the Fourteenth Amendment, is surely to deprive all the State’s citizens of liberty without due process of law." Even though, this quote is in reference to race, the same argument is valid in regards to sexual orientation.

Thank you and a comment.

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 10:12:53 -0800

I thank you and so does the rest of my family.

I am not critical of those who are afraid to speak up. Fear is a real thing. It is, however, up to us who are not afraid to fight those things we think art evil, wrong or dangerous. the Wisconsin amendment was all three. It was evil because political people used human beings as inanimate objects in a political fight for votes. The voters were not demanding this amendment. They want good schools, lower crime rates, honest legislators, decent roads. It was wrong because it violated our own Constitution in several ways. It is dangerous because it sets a precedent that allows a majority to isolate minorities and take away the basic human rights that we are all supposed to enjoy. Who is next, short people, the lower IQ's, the Blacks, Jews, Catholics. What a dangerous precedent, indeed.

We must not let these kinds of things go unchallenged. And, parents must not abandon their gay children, not ever.

For me and my family, again, we say thank you. Bill McConkey

Could'nt have said it better myself !

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 07:00:48 -0800

Very well said. If more people felt the way your family does, this country would be a better place. We need family's like yours in this country. Thank you so much for what your doing McConkey family.

Support for Bill McConkey & Family

Momsinthetub — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 10:27:21 -0800

Well said. You sound like a fair-minded citizen who might be straight too. Vote, vote, vote. Thank you McConkey family!

Support for Bill McConkey & Family

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 09:09:00 -0800

Why are American's so afraid of non-traditional family units? I think it is an inspiration for Bill to step up and help his daughter pursue marriage... or civil union.

American was founded on the belief that all men are created equally, and our forefathers were inspired to fight for their rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; why are they now allowed to decipher what someone else's happiness is? Does it make them happy to know that there are people in their own neighborhood who simply want to love and be loved, and to be recognized for that?

Growing up, I recall hearing that "history repeats itself". Well, it seems to me that the American people are now placing gays, lesbians, and other people leading an 'alternative lifestyle' on the back of the bus, because 50 years ago, men and women of the 'white' population were afraid of African American people, and where did they sit?

Where do they stand now?

Why is it that as American's, we feel safer with the label 'civil union', as opposed to marriage? Does that mean that people who were wed in a church are married, and people married in Vegas or in a courthouse in Madison, WI., are not? What's good for the goose is good for the gander, my friend.

What about common wealth marriage? There's a whole new can of donkey dung. Why are we labeling human beings to keep us apart, versus trying to find what makes us all the same? Today, the hot topic is human rights. Tomorrow, will children of alternative couples be sent to their own schools? Why not segregate them too??? After all, they have 2 moms or 2 dads who love them... but OH MY GOD!!!! They might turn your children gay too!!! Look how long it took (and continues to take) children of racially mixed ethnic backgrounds, to be accepted. Unfortunately, there are towns and cities all over this great FREE nation where that is not the case.

This country is a country that millions have died to fight for. And they were not all heterosexual; or white; or single; or married. America is the land of the free, and the home of the brave.

Thank you Bill McConkey, and your family, for maintaining your bravery.

Support from Black perishoners

Sun, 28 Oct 2007 21:20:33 -0700

I attend an Episcopal church that is about 50%Black and 50%White. Our Priest and Assistant Priest are gay and lesbian respectively and neither is single. Our assistant Priest and her partner have children. There are plenty of GLBT singles, couples and families in the congregation. I'm white and gay and the many of the black members of my congregation have been a wealth of information and support in my personal struggles with being an outcast and second class citizen, as well as a wealth of information on how to stand up for our civil rights. It's been a blessing to be amongst people who "get it" and it feels good to be able to support others who've been marginalized too. I think we have a whole lot to offer each other.

Sad.

Sat, 27 Oct 2007 04:52:08 -0700

These bigots can't even tell people what they really stand for. That says something about the sick message they're trying to spread. May as well join the KKK.

Nothing new

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 13:35:06 -0700

This has been going on for the past year. VoteOnMarriage.com was hiring people from Florida at the beginning of the year asking people to sign petitions for liquor sales at groceries stores in the North Shore, and Arno was the consultant then too.

And if the Mass Fam Institute feels hinderinng people's ability to marry who they want is in the judeo-christian morality, they need to read the Bible again, because I think they missed something.

Not surprised

FamilyMan — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 03:23:20 -0700

The conservative activists are raising more money but becoming more desperate. They understand that the general population is becoming more accepting of us - and they're fReAkInG oUt!

I'm really glad MFI got busted.

And did you notice it's a FOX News story? Wacky world - huh?

Shall we pass the buck?

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 23:45:21 -0700

Isn't it interesting how the buck starts being passed when these hatemongers get caught?

Fraud in the polls....

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 17:03:51 -0700

The companies are ultimately responsible for the collection methods of these signatures and should be penalized and all signatures...ALL should be declared invalid. And should no longer be allowed to do this type of business.

WOW

MAIRESHA — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 11:58:13 -0700

THAT HURT! WHAT PAIN THEIR SON AND HIS HUSBAND MUST FEEL.
SHAME ON THE PARENTS

YOU HAVE OUR PRAYERS
GOD BLESS YOU PATRICK & BRETT

MAI & RESHA