Bayh & Lugar dismiss Marriage Ammendment

Indiana Senators Evan Bayh and Richard Lugar have both declared their intent to vote against the proposed 28th Amendment to the U.S.Constitution which would institute a federal level ban on gay marriage. Although it is likely a safe political position for both men, I am encouraged by their stance against this desperate election-year ploy by the dwindling members of the far-right. These individuals seem to subscribe to state'e rights or federal precedent depending on how well it supports their own personal beliefs. Beliefs that they are all too often trying to ram down the throats of people who disagree with their views.
Forty five states already have laws or constitutional amendments that forbid same-sex marriage, and Congress legislated that states may ignore other state's same-sex marriage laws a decade ago. The Supreme Court hasn't thus far ruled on whether or not any of these actions are legal.
Bush urged the Senate to approve this measure to "strengthen families, not undermine them. Changing the definition of marriage would undermine the family structure". Just ignore that near 50% failure rate of traditional heterosexual marriages in America today. Maybe we should work on the underlying causes of that before we attempt to refuse legal union rights to homosexuals who often show greater fidelity rates than their straight peers, without experiencing the devastating effects of divorce, financially and to children.
Advocates of the amendment are nowhere near the 60 votes needed to block a filibuster, let alone the 67 needed to pass the Senate. Indeed, lawmakers from both parties have decried this as a waste of time, noting issues of far greater importance that should be acted upon, but are being ignored or placed father down on the agenda due to issues such as this one. It should be noted that Congressmen Mark Souder (IN-3rd) and Mike Pence (IN-6th) fully support this amendment. If one truly belives in smaller government and the rights of individuals to make their own choices, I present to you two candidates who share your beliefs:

In the IN-3rd District: Dr.Thomas Hayhurst

In the IN-6th District: Rev.Barry Welsh

And please continue to support Mr.Bayh for being on the correct side of this issue, regardless of motive or political posturing.

UPDATE!! And thanks for NOTHING, DICK. . .