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Assemblywoman Alison Littell McHose
By dwyckoffMcHOSE TO PURSUE LEGISLATION THAT
PROTECTS THE SANCTITY OF MARRIAGE
October 25, 2006
Assemblywoman Alison Littell McHose/973-726-0954
Assemblywoman Alison Littell McHose, R-Sussex, Morris, Hunterdon, who is a co-prime sponsor of ACR-134, a constitutional amendment which defines marriage as being solely between a man and a woman unless the Legislature provides otherwise, today issued the following statement on the ruling by the New Jersey Supreme Court that same-sex couples must be afforded the same rights as married heterosexual couples under New Jersey's Constitution:
"Today's court ruling not only weakens a sacred institution that has been recognized throughout history, it also usurps the power of the Legislature to make policy decisions that are properly within the scope of the legislative branch.
"The idea that marriage is between a man and a woman is firmly rooted not just in custom and history, but also in the policies of our institutions of government. The lower courts were correct in this case when they held that same-sex marriage has no such fundamental and protected status under state law or our Constitution.
"The problem with the court's repeated forays into the area of legislating is that it leaves the people of New Jersey with no voice on these important issues.
"If as a result of the court's decision my legislative measure defining marriage is no longer applicable, I am willing to consider whatever legislation is necessary to protect this sacred institution.
"I will continue to oppose any piece of legislation that will allow same-sex couples to marry."
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Why not let the editorial board of the New York Times set policy
Why not let the editorial board of the New York Times set policy for the state and have done with it. They'll do it for free and we would'nt have to look at them.
Don't hold your breath waiting for the legislature to stand up to this sort of judicial userpation. it's easyier to claim "Debbie Made Me Do It."