On the Issues: Civil Rights

Submitted by Elaine Marshall on Tue, 03/16/2010 - 6:42pm

Friends --

This morning, we added a new issues page entitled "Civil Rights" on our website.

I wanted to make sure you all got a chance to see it, so I've attached it below.

Thanks for everything,

Elaine Marshall

Civil Rights

Repealing “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” – Elaine believes that if people are willing to serve, then we should honor them. Signing up to join the United States military is one of the most courageous things anyone can do, and as U.S. Senator she would fully support the repeal of this outdated policy. If someone is willing to fight for our country, we should not ask them to lie about who they are.

Doing away with the “Defense of Marriage Act” – Elaine believes it is not the Federal government’s job to discriminate against anybody including when it comes to sexual orientation. As U.S. Senator, Elaine would support the repeal of DOMA and fight to restore the idea of equality for all Americans.

Link:
http://www.elainemarshall.com/page/civil-rights

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Kudos, Elaine

Submitted by Foxtrot on Tue, 03/16/2010 - 6:56pm.

Nice addition to your website. From the limited amount of time I have been posting on BlueNC, I believe I can say that almost everyone here will feel you are spot on in your positions stated on "civil rights". I see those two, personally, as "equal rights".

Nice to know where you stand and are unafraid to present it.

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“Discussion is an exchange of knowledge; argument is an exchange of ignorance" __ Robert Quillen

Great addition

Submitted by Jake Gellar-Goad on Tue, 03/16/2010 - 7:25pm.

to the website. And from the sounds of it they may be adding parts on ENDA and UAFA:
http://pamshouseblend.com/diary/15539/live-coverage-obama-for-durhams-us...

The Justice section on the Ken Lewis website already includes:

* I am opposed to discrimination in any form, including against persons who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered. I support full and equal legal rights for same-sex couples.

* I support efforts to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."

* I would have voted for the Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009.

With all the campaign sites expanding their issues sections, I have to believe the Cunningham campaign will have something up soon too.

I'm started to get excited about voting for a democrat this fall =)