Will Gordon Smith Answer on Gay Rights?
President of DPO’s GLBT Caucus challenges Smith on his anti-gay record.
Before U.S. Sen. Gordon Smith (R-OR) touts his support for the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007, voters should know where President Bush’s Personal U.S. Senator stands on other important equality issues affecting Oregon.
This week Governor Ted Kulongoski is expected to sign historic anti-discrimination and gay equality bills, Senate Bill 2 and House Bill 2007. As Oregon moves forward, Frank Dixon, head of the DPO’s Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Caucus, challenged the senator on his support for pushing Oregon backward.
Questions for Senator Smith:
1. In 2004 you supported ballot Measure 36 which changed the Oregon constitution to ban gay marriage. In June of 2006 you voted for a constitutional amendment to ban same sex marriage. Why do you feel gays deserve less rights than straight people?
2. Although a United States Senator, you have often taken public positions on issues before the state legislature. So, if you were in the state legislature, would you vote for HB 2007 or SB 2?
If not, why not?
3. You are supporting U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) for president. Do you pledge to withdraw your support if Senator McCain does not vote for the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act?
Posted May 8, 2007 Civil Rights 1 comments
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The cruel and ridiculous Gay Marraige ban not only discriminates against gay citizens, it penalizes their kids as well. The questions should really be:
Why does Gordon Smith feel gay families deserve less rights than straight families?
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