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Texas GOP Platform | Criminalize Gay Sex and Imprison
Anyone Who Issues a Marriage License to a Gay Couple
Recently, a diarist at DailyKos pointed out some of the elements of the 2010 State
Republican Party Platform of Texas, which include criminalizing sodomy and throwing
anyone who issues a marriage license to a same-sex couple (even though such
licenses are not valid in the state) into jail.
A portion:
CELEBRATING TRADITIONAL MARRIAGE
Family and Defense of Marriage – We support the definition of marriage as a God–
ordained, legal and moral commitment only between a natural man and a natural
woman, which is the foundational unit of a healthy society, and we oppose the assault
on marriage by judicial activists. We call on the President and Congress to take
immediate action to defend the sanctity of marriage. We are resolute that Congress
exercise authority under the United States Constitution, and pass legislation
withholding jurisdiction from the Federal Courts in cases involving family law,
especially any changes in the definition of marriage. We further call on Congress to
pass and the state legislatures to ratify a marriage amendment declaring that marriage
in the United States shall consist of and be recognized only as the union of a natural
man and a natural woman. Neither the United States nor any state shall recognize or
grant to any unmarried person the legal rights or status of a spouse. We oppose the
recognition of and granting of benefits to people who represent themselves as
domestic partners without being legally married. We advocate the repeal of laws that
place an unfair tax burden on families. We call upon Congress to
Texas GOP Platform | Criminalize Gay Sex and Imprison
Anyone Who Issues a Marriage License to a Gay Couple
Recently, a diarist at DailyKos pointed out some of the elements of the 2010 State
Republican Party Platform of Texas, which include criminalizing sodomy and throwing
anyone who issues a marriage license to a same-sex couple (even though such
licenses are not valid in the state) into jail.
A portion:
CELEBRATING TRADITIONAL MARRIAGE
Family and Defense of Marriage – We support the definition of marriage as a God–
ordained, legal and moral commitment only between a natural man and a natural
woman, which is the foundational unit of a healthy society, and we oppose the assault
on marriage by judicial activists. We call on the President and Congress to take
immediate action to defend the sanctity of marriage. We are resolute that Congress
exercise authority under the United States Constitution, and pass legislation
withholding jurisdiction from the Federal Courts in cases involving family law,
especially any changes in the definition of marriage. We further call on Congress to
pass and the state legislatures to ratify a marriage amendment declaring that marriage
in the United States shall consist of and be recognized only as the union of a natural
man and a natural woman. Neither the United States nor any state shall recognize or
grant to any unmarried person the legal rights or status of a spouse. We oppose the
recognition of and granting of benefits to people who represent themselves as
domestic partners without being legally married. We advocate the repeal of laws that
place an unfair tax burden on families. We call upon Congress to
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completely remove the marriage
penalty in the tax code, whereby a
married couple receives a smaller
standard deduction than their
unmarried counterparts living together.
The primary family unit consists of those
related by blood, heterosexual
marriage, or adoption. The family is
responsible for its own welfare,
education, moral training, conduct,
and property.
Family Values – We affirm that this
section is a response to the attacks on
traditional family values. These include
well- funded, vigorous political and
judicial attempts by powerful
organizations and branches of the
government to force acceptance, affirmation and normalization of homosexual behavior
upon school children, parents, educational institutions, businesses, employees,
government bodies and religious institutions and charities. These aggressive, intolerant
efforts marginalize as bigots anyone who dissents.
Marriage and Divorce – We believe in the sanctity of marriage and that the integrity of this
institution should be protected at all levels of government. We urge the Legislature to
rescind no–fault divorce laws. We support Covenant Marriage.
penalty in the tax code, whereby a
married couple receives a smaller
standard deduction than their
unmarried counterparts living together.
The primary family unit consists of those
related by blood, heterosexual
marriage, or adoption. The family is
responsible for its own welfare,
education, moral training, conduct,
and property.
Family Values – We affirm that this
section is a response to the attacks on
traditional family values. These include
well- funded, vigorous political and
judicial attempts by powerful
organizations and branches of the
government to force acceptance, affirmation and normalization of homosexual behavior
upon school children, parents, educational institutions, businesses, employees,
government bodies and religious institutions and charities. These aggressive, intolerant
efforts marginalize as bigots anyone who dissents.
Marriage and Divorce – We believe in the sanctity of marriage and that the integrity of this
institution should be protected at all levels of government. We urge the Legislature to
rescind no–fault divorce laws. We support Covenant Marriage.
Marriage Licenses – We support legislation that would make it a felony to issue a marriage
license to a same-sex couple and for any civil official to perform a marriage ceremony for
such.
Homosexuality – We believe that the practice of homosexuality tears at the fabric of society,
contributes to the breakdown of the family unit, and leads to the spread of dangerous,
communicable diseases. Homosexual behavior is contrary to the fundamental,
unchanging truths that have been ordained by God, recognized by our country’s founders,
and shared by the majority of Texans. Homosexuality must not be presented as an
acceptable “alternative” lifestyle in our public education and policy, nor should “family” be
redefined to include homosexual “couples.” We are opposed to any granting of special
legal entitlements, refuse to recognize, or grant special privileges including, but not limited
to: marriage between persons of the same sex (regardless of state of origin), custody of
children by homosexuals, homosexual partner insurance or retirement benefits. We
oppose any criminal or civil penalties against those who oppose homosexuality out of faith,
conviction, or belief in traditional values.
Texas Sodomy Statutes – We oppose the legalization of sodomy. We demand that
Congress exercise its authority granted by the U.S. Constitution to withhold jurisdiction
from the federal courts from cases involving sodomy.
Two cases involving gays wanting a divorce are currently making their way through the
Texas court system. In April, the Fifth District Court of Appeals heard arguments in the case
of two gay men who were granted a divorce by judge Tena Callahan, and in late March, a
lesbian couple was granted a divorce by Texas District Judge Scott Jenkins.
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license to a same-sex couple and for any civil official to perform a marriage ceremony for
such.
Homosexuality – We believe that the practice of homosexuality tears at the fabric of society,
contributes to the breakdown of the family unit, and leads to the spread of dangerous,
communicable diseases. Homosexual behavior is contrary to the fundamental,
unchanging truths that have been ordained by God, recognized by our country’s founders,
and shared by the majority of Texans. Homosexuality must not be presented as an
acceptable “alternative” lifestyle in our public education and policy, nor should “family” be
redefined to include homosexual “couples.” We are opposed to any granting of special
legal entitlements, refuse to recognize, or grant special privileges including, but not limited
to: marriage between persons of the same sex (regardless of state of origin), custody of
children by homosexuals, homosexual partner insurance or retirement benefits. We
oppose any criminal or civil penalties against those who oppose homosexuality out of faith,
conviction, or belief in traditional values.
Texas Sodomy Statutes – We oppose the legalization of sodomy. We demand that
Congress exercise its authority granted by the U.S. Constitution to withhold jurisdiction
from the federal courts from cases involving sodomy.
Two cases involving gays wanting a divorce are currently making their way through the
Texas court system. In April, the Fifth District Court of Appeals heard arguments in the case
of two gay men who were granted a divorce by judge Tena Callahan, and in late March, a
lesbian couple was granted a divorce by Texas District Judge Scott Jenkins.
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