Marriage Discrimination Amendment to be heard in Senate

From Indiana Equality Action:

Marriage Discrimination Amendment to be heard Wednesday in Indiana Senate

Ask the Judiciary Committee to vote NO on SJR-13

Indiana’s Marriage Discrimination Amendment, Senate Joint Resolution 13 (SJR-13) authored by Senator Carlin Yoder will be considered by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, January 20th, 2010, at 9:00 am in the Senate Chambers at the Indiana State House.

Similar proposals – House Joint Resolutions 5 and 7 (HJR-5 & HJR-7) -- have been filed in the Indiana House of Representatives by Representatives Bill Davis and Eric Turner.

Indiana Equality urges the Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Senator Richard Bray, to vote against moving the Amendment to the Senate floor.

“The Marriage Discrimination Amendment violates every Hoosier’s basic right to fairness and equality.  It’s just an attempt to distract Hoosiers from the greater issues facing Indiana, threatening our state’s current and future economic development” stated Indiana Equality Action President Randy Studt.

The Marriage Discrimination Amendment is being advocated by Advance America, the American Family Association of Indiana, and the Indiana Family Institute.  Even though Indiana has passed the Defense of Marriage Act in 1997, a law that has been upheld by Indiana courts, these organizations continue to push for this unnecessary and discriminatory amendment.

Contact the members of the Senate Judiciary Committee to today, asking them to vote no on SJR-13, the Marriage Discrimination Amendment.

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[Kate]

Are you sure it's SJR-13? I think maybe this is actually SJR-15. Please confirm and edit.

[brandon monson]

It's SJR-13. Please see http://www.in.gov/apps/lsa/session/billwatch/billinfo?year=2010&session=1&request=getBill&docno=0013&doctype=SJR

Sjr-15 was a bill from previous sessions. Please let me know if you have any questions: communications@indianaequality.org

[Carolyn Callecod]

Please vote no on SJR-13.In America there should be equality for all.

[Reverend Goldie Rose Bomia]

Please vote no on SJR-13.IN There should be equality in America and around the world.

[Kelly McGinley]

Marriage is a human right, not a heterosexual privelage!

[Cafe]

Marriage is a big thing!

[scott watson]

Right on. Marriage must be allowed between any two people that love each other.

[Eric Head]

I was in a house fire on april 15th 2010, and when i was being questioned about the fire. He asked me about my orientation and if i was involved with my brother cause i was gay and so is he,and when i told him no with a look on my face like i just lost everything i had and your going to ask me about my orientation what does that have to do with a fire he said im sorry but we have to ask these kind of questions laughing! so if anyone could please help me out with maybe a number to call to complain or give me advice on what actions i could take that would be great thank you. Eric Head

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