Dear Marriage Supporter,
The Indiana Marriage Amendment was passed on a bi-partisan basis by the legislature in 2011, and needs to be approved just one more time before being referred to voters in 2014.
But our legislators in Indiana need some extra encouragement, so I need you to stand up today and tell them that the people of Indiana have a right to vote on marriage because we care about protecting it for future generations!
Around the country, we have seen same-sex marriage activists trying to engage elitist judges and legislators to circumvent the will of the people and the democratic process and derail attempts to allow popular votes on marriage.
And in Indiana, gay marriage lobbyists and their allies in the media are once again ramping up their campaigns of disinformation by attempting to persuade House and Senate leadership to postpone a vote on the measure.
The amendment stands a very good chance of passing if brought to a vote, but legislators like Senate President Pro Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne) aren’t being forthright about whether they will bring the issue up for a vote.
Marriage supporter, we need to hold our representatives accountable!
I need you to do three things right away — each of which will only take a few minutes:
- Click here to send an email to your state legislators, urging them to support the Indiana Marriage Amendment. A copy of your letter will also be sent to Senate President David Long and House Speaker Brian Bosma.
- Phone the following key legislators and tell them to support the Marriage Amendment:
- Forward this email to friends and family throughout the state, or use the buttons below to share on Facebook and Twitter. (We need a groundswell of public support to make sure legislators know their constituents stand firmly on the side of marriage!)
| David Long (R) | Senate President Pro Tem: | 317-232-9400 |
| Brian Bosma (R) | Speaker of the House: | 317-232-9677 |
| Brandt Hershman (R) | Senate Majority Leader: | 317-232-9840 |
| William Friend (R) | House Majority Leader: | 800-382-9841 |
You can also click here to find your local legislators and give them a call, too.
Marriage is the beautiful and sacred union of a man and a woman, bringing together the two halves of humanity for the benefit of children and all of society. . . and it must be protected!
It is critically important that our legislators hear from us and that they know that Hoosiers have the right to vote on a marriage amendment! Make sure that our leaders in Indianapolis understand this by taking a few moments to make your voice heard right away!
This message has been authorized and paid for by the National Organization for Marriage, 2029 K Street NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20006, Brian Brown, President. This message has not been authorized or approved by any candidate.
10 Comments
So there is a right to vote on marriage but not a right to "redefine" marriage?
Ditto
Voting is our opportunity to put an end to the act of marriage terrorism from ss"m" extremists.
Yes, finally decent citizens will have a chance to have a voice. I'm glad NOM is there to show why gay marriage should not be allowed in a decent society. It will be nice to have the chance for some good news showing we are headed in the right direction!
Nonsensical statement there, Bobby. Misguided folks have already voted to redefine marriage in several states. The key point is that the people decided, not activist judges and corrupt politicians.
Barb - NOM's supposed position with regard to gay people is that everyone has a right to live his/her life but no one has a right to redefine marriage for all. But what happens when enlightened citizens who don't buy into chicken little claims that marriage equality will bring the end of days vote for equality, when open minded judges uphold the constitution and rule in favor of equality or when legislatures elected by the people fulfill the will of the people and legislate equality ? NOM refuses to accept the result.
Bobby, if people are gullible enough to vote to redefine marriage there's not much anyone can do about it.
When a judge or pol does it, however, there are mechanisms in place to challenge them, such as referendums. Nothing wrong with that. It's part of the democratic process.
Those who vote for equality are enlightened. They can see things from someone else's point of view. They realize those who claim the world will end as equality becomes law are foolish.
You're on the wrong site Bobby. Why don't you and your crew head on over to Rainbow News and Pink Triangle? You'll find "enlightened" people like you on there.
Jane. I come here to try to enlighten poor souls like yourself. If I could get one person to overcome their animosity towards their gay brothers and sisters in the Lord I have accomplished something. It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.