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June 22, 2011
T
he Governor is asking for a vote on Marriage
Even though the Governor is claiming that he trusts the People, he wants to ram through homosexual marriage without input from the People. We trust the People, so should the Governor. The Senate should oblige the Governor and pass a bill to place the matter before all New Yorkers via a referendum. Each side can make their case and what ever the outcome, it will be decided by the governed not a single interest or by a single elected leader.
What same-sex marriage has done to Massachusetts
June 21, 2011
The next 24 hours will likely decide the future of marriage in New York.
Thousands of you have called, emailed, and even delivered your messages to Albany in person, calling on your state senators to support a referendum allowing the people of New York to vote on marriage.
It's time for one final push!
Join us at the Capitol Tomorrow!
Please, if at all possible, come to the Capitol in Albany tomorrow (directions here). Come any time that you are able. There is no stronger statement than that of marriage supporters taking time off work, traveling with their families, committed to making a public stand for marriage.
Join us as we remind Senate Republicans that there is no reason they should have to vote on this bill. Marriage belongs to every New Yorker, not just to 62 politicians in the state senate. It's time for a referendum that would let the people of New York decide the future of marriage for themselves.
Keep up the Phone Calls and Emails!
Even if you can't make it to Albany tomorrow, you can still make your voice heard. Have you called these 7 senators yet today? Please call each of them—tell them it's time to let the people vote!
And if you can't make phone calls, contact these senators by email!
| Stephen Saland | (518) 455-2411 | saland@nysenate.gov |
| Andrew Lanza | (518) 455-3215 | lanza@senate.state.ny.us |
| Mark Grisanti | (518) 455-3240 | grisanti@nysenate.gov |
| Greg Ball | (518) 455-3111 | gball@nysenate.gov |
| John Flanagan | (518) 455-2071 | flanagan@senate.state.ny.us |
| Joseph Addabbo | (518) 455-2322 | addabbo@senate.state.ny.us |
| Shirley Huntley | (518) 455-3531 | shuntley@nysenate.gov |
The truth behind homosexual marriage
It's not about equality but the loss of
liberty for the majority
June 20, 2011
K
eep up the Pressure!! NO to Homosexual marriage
Hundreds of protestors turned out in Albany today to oppose homosexual marriage and former NY Giants Wide Receiver Delivered 63,000 petitions against homosexual marriage. Click here for the story.
June 18, 2011
Homosexual marriage battle intensifies
With the push for homosexual marriage by Governor Cuomo and his allies comes pushback by tens of thousands of New Yorkers who say NO. People with common sense understand that the role of government is to strengthen families and promote the stability of society by enacting sound public policy. In doing so, our elected leaders regularly promote a moral view which is reflected in the laws they pass. Homosexual marriage is no different. By supporting legislation to legalize homosexual marriage, each legislator is imposing their own moral view on what society should promote and defend. If enacted into law, it becomes rationally based under law thus any challenge regardless of the basis will be deemed irrational or steeped in bigotry. This is the goal of the small but radical minority pushing the bill. Its not about equality but rather the extremism of the minority with the loss of liberty for the majority.
While the bill does not force clergy to perform homosexual marriages, it will force clergy and religious institutions to accept homosexual marriage under the force of law. Governor Cuomo has made it clear that any rejection of Homosexual marriage is discrimination. Yet that argument was rejected by New York's top court in 2006 which held that New York's current marriage law which defines marriage as the union of one man and one women was not discriminatory. So why change the law? The issue is Liberty and freedom but for whom? It is the ultimate goal of homosexual extremists to once and for all crush the last bastion of dissent; People of Faith. The question is not whether there will be some minor religious protections in the bill, the question is why would any legislator vote for a bill which by its very nature suppresses liberty and puts the considerable power of the state behind the concept of homosexual marriage?
For answers, the people need to look for guidance from other states that enacted homosexual marriage laws. In Massachusetts, parents are not allowed to opt out of school programs that promote homosexual marriage, gender identity/ expression (cross dressing) and the entire spectrum of the rainbow relating to sexual proclivity. A religious organization in New Jersey was found to have discriminated against a two lesbians in a civil union as they declined to rent their property for the civil union ceremony. A photographer in New Mexico was found to have engaged in discrimination as he respectfully declined to work at a homosexual commitment ceremony. In California, a fertility doctor was sued for declining to artificially inseminate a lesbian even though he referred her to someone who would. Ultimately the California Supreme Court ruled that doctors have no right of conscious. These examples come from states that have enacted so called religious carve outs.
Even if some minor carve outs are included in the homosexual marriage law with respect to religious institutions, the exceptions are insufficient as a matter of precedent. There is also no guarantee that New York's top court will honor those carve outs once homosexual marriage becomes law or for that matter any future legislature. Also there is no exception with respect to conscious, there is no exception for parents and there is no exception for private groups. Overall, the legislation in of itself by its very nature suppresses liberty and puts the considerable power of the state behind the concept of homosexual marriage.
Don't believe the hype coming from Governor Cuomo and Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos.
Tell Senator Skelos to kill the bill!
516-766-8383 or 518-455-3171
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J
une 13, 2011
NY Senate Republicans may put Homosexual marriage on fast track
The NY Post reported today that up to seven GOP Senators are ready to vote to legalize homosexual marriage including Long Island Senators Charles Fuschillo and Kemp Hannon. Several of the Senators mentioned in the report including Fuschillo and Hannon say that their positions have not changed affirming their opposition to homosexual marriage. Sources have informed the NCCA that the Republican conference will be discussing the issue tomorrow and will decide whether to bring the measure to the floor. Other sources have indicated that a bill is expected to be introduced tomorrow with a vote possibly coming as early as Thursday. Even so, a Post report finds that a majority of New Yorkers want action on capping property taxes and ethics reform with only 14% favoring action on homosexual marriage.
Senator Karl Krueger makes it clear what the vote is about; "What we're about to do is redefine what the American family is and that's a good thing". When the Governor was asked if he would allow exemptions for religious agencies including those involved in adoptions, he refused and stated that the bill would be the same as the one rejected in 2009. So it's clear that the bill's intent is to promote extremism of the minority while taking liberty from the majority.
With so many important issues remaining at the end of this legislative session which ends on Monday, June 20th, why would Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos focus on divisive social issues that divide New Yorkers? Critics have charged that Skelos is trying to satisfy his base while quietly pushing the measure to victory in a deal with homosexual activists.
Call Senator Skelos; tell him to stop playing both sides and support traditional marriage!
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Rockville Centre Office (516) 766-8383 |
Click here to send an e-mail to your Senator.
May 18, 2011
Battle over homosexual marriage (and gender) heats up in New
York
From the AP: "Opponents of gay marriage in New York got national funding Tuesday as lobbyists, clergy, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislators head for a six-week legalization showdown with global implications."
"The $1.5 million pledged by the Washington-based National Organization for Marriage comes with the organization's expertise after recent success against same-sex marriage bills in Maryland, Rhode Island and in a New York congressional primary."
Is this really the battle the Governor wants to engage? Recently the Governor acknowledged that he may not have the votes to pass his priority and would not bring up a bill in the Senate just to fail. In December 2009, the measure failed in the Senate by a vote of 38-24. A recent Marist poll finds a majority of New York adults, 53% to 46% support marriage as a union between one man and one woman. The Governor's actions will only serve to weaken his credibility as a real reformer and will ultimately define him as a crass politician in the mold of Eliot Spitzer and David Patterson.
With the focus on homosexual marriage, the Governor and his allies are quietly pushing for legislation that will re-define gender. The proposed GENDA Act will legalize all forms of “gender expression” and “gender identity” “actual or perceived” such as cross dressing and beyond. It will allow men not cross dressed or not undergoing a sex change to enter the woman’s bathroom if they “feel like a woman”. All of the bills contain no exemption for religious institutions and will treat opposition as a hate crime. Those who are found guilty of violating the law can be forced to pay fines and monetary awards.
By focusing on divisive and controversial social issues with their significant public policy implications, the Governor has made it clear that he is no longer serious about the number one issue in New York, taxes. It's time for the Governor and his one issue allies to put the people first.
Tell the Governor and your state legislator to focus on the issues that effect you!
Tell them NO to homosexual marriage, NO to re-defining gender.
Click here to see how you can take action. See how your state legislator voted and/or their position on the bill(s)
May 13, 2009
UPDATE: Gay marriage bill passes the Assembly as expected 89-52. As previously reported, the Senate will not consider the bill?
May 4, 2009
The NYS Assembly will vote on a homosexual
marriage bill this week. The bill which passed in 2007 by a vote of 85-61, is likely to pass the Assembly this year as well. Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith has announced that the Senate will not take up the Governor's bill to legalize homosexual marriage. The bill does not have enough votes to pass the New York State Senate. Currently, 36 Senators are opposed, five undecided and 21 in favor. Call your Assembly member and Senator.Call your legislator toll free at 1-800-525-2846.
Contact Assembly Leader Sheldon Silver
212-312-1420
518-455-3791
Senator Craig Johnson (7th SD, D-Port Washington) has sponsored a
companion bill in the NYS Senate. Contact Craig Johnson and tell him to withdrawn his bill to legalize homosexual marriage.Phone: 516-746-5923
Phone: 518 455-2622
Fax: 516-746-5926
For more information, go to www.savemarriageny.org
October 11, 2008
Activist Judges in Connecticut re-define marriage
From the Family Institute of Connecticut: The Connecticut Supreme Court has usurped the expressed will of the people--and even our state legislators--by undemocratically forcing same-sex "marriage" on Connecticut! Contact your state senator and state representative--and Governor Rell. Demand that they stand up to the Court and vote to protect marriage!
For more Click here Stop activist judges in California and America Click here YouTube
July 31, 2008
Homosexual Marriage Goes National
While the focus has been on California in light of the recent ruling by the state's high court to legalize homosexual marriage, Massachusetts's Governor Patrick Deval (D) has signed legislation that repealed a 1913 statute prohibiting out of state residents from obtaining marriage licenses if their marriage would be illegal in other states. The change goes into effect immediately. In California, opponents of homosexual marriage have placed a constitutional amendment on the ballot to define marriage as the union of one man and one woman. While pro family advocates are optimistic of the amendment's passage in California, the Massachusetts legislature killed a similar ballot question last year. Thus a single state may become the doorway to force homosexual marriage across the nation based on the full faith and credit clause of the constitution. This unilateral decision by Massachusetts's to force homosexual marriage upon America without debate will certainly thrust this issue into the presidential race. Barack Obama has promised to repeal the federal 1996 Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and has voiced his support of the California Supreme Court's decision to legalize homosexual marriage. His opponent, John McCain while in the Senate voted for DOMA. Even though McCain has supported state constitutional amendments protecting marriage, he has opposed a federal constitutional amendment. With homosexual marriage going national, the issue can no longer be ignored. Now is the time for leadership.
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June 20, 2008
RALLY IN SUPPORT OF MARRIAGE A SUCCESS!
On Thursday, June 19, 2008, New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms held a rally in support of marriage at the State Capitol in Albany. The event drew more then 400 evangelical pastors who met with several members of the legislature to urge New York's elected leaders to defend marriage as the union of one man and one woman. New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms, a member of organization of The Coalition to Save Marriage in New York
presented Senator Serphin Maltese (R – Queens) and Rev. Senator Ruben Diaz, Sr. (D – Bronx) with 15,575 petitions in support of traditional marriage.For more information, click here
Press release from the Coalition to Save Marriage in NY
June 2, 2008
Tell Governor Patterson to stop his attack on marriage!
To take action, Click here to get started!
You can also call the
Governor at
1-518-474-8390
June 3, 2008
Attorneys with
the Alliance Defense Fund filed suit Tuesday in New York state court
on behalf of lawmakers and taxpayers to halt implementation of Gov.
David Paterson’s directive ordering state agencies to recognize
same-sex “marriages” from other jurisdictions.
Read more....
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to read the petition
Click here for the press release from New Yorkers for
Constitutional Freedoms
Yesterday, the California Secretary of State, Debra Bowen, certified the California Marriage Protection Act for the November 2008 ballot. Backers of the initiative obtained more then 1.1 million signatures.
May 29, 2008
Governor Patterson
Usurps legislature to force recognition of Homosexual Marriage in NY
Governor Patterson issued an executive order on May 14th directing all state agencies to review and revise their polices in order to recognize homosexual marriages performed in other jurisdictions. The Governor has based his executive order on Martinez v. Monroe County wherein the appeals court ruled that New York must recognize homosexual marriages performed in other states and countries. The case which was appealed to New York's highest court was dismissed on technical grounds and sent back to the appeals court to address the issue of damages. The Governor's executive order which is overly broad may be subject to legal challenge.
Read more.....
May 30, 2008
Senate Leader Joe Bruno says not so fast Read more...
Alliance Defense Fund to file suit to block Governor Patterson's effort to legislate homosexual marriage. Click here
from the Coalition to save marriage in NY Press release from the Alliance for MarriageMay 16, 2008
California Judges legislate new definition of marriage
Click here for the story
To see how you can defend marriage in NY, go to www.savemarriageny.org
May 30, 2008
Ten States ask California Supreme Court to delay Homosexual marriage ruling
April 7, 2008
Coalition files friend of the court brief to defend marriage in New York
The Coalition to Save Marriage in NY has filed a friend of the court brief asking the New York Court of Appeals to accept an appeal of Martinez v. Monroe County. The 4th department appeals court ruled in favor of the plaintiff who sought to have her out of state homosexual marriage recognized under New York law. This decision conflicts with two other appeals court rulings which have decided that New York state law does not recognize homosexual marriages performed outside of New York. The 4th department's decision also conflicts with the Court of Appeals 2006 decision which affirmed the New York Domestic Relations law as constitutional and rationally based in a challenge to New York's marriage laws.
Click here to read the coalition's brief.
Click here to read the brief filed by the American Center for Law and Justice.
May 6, 2008 Update: The Appeal was dismissed by Court of Appeals as the issue of damages was not resolved at the lower court level. The Coalition will renew the appeal once the lower court case is fully resolved.
March 4, 2008
Senate Minority Leader Malcolm Smith vows to legalize homosexual marriage in NY
The Minority Leader of the NYS Senate, Malcolm Smith has promised several radical agenda groups that he will legalize homosexual marriage in NYS. "At the Empire State Pride Agenda's 2007 fall dinner, Malcolm Smith, who last year became the Senate Democratic leader, pledged that if his party won a majority, marriage equality for same-sex couples, already approved by the Assembly at Spitzer's behest, would be at the top of the agenda." Gay City News February 28, 2008
January 23, 2008
Homosexual activists seek to defeat Long Island Senators
In an effort to win passage of homosexual marriage, several activists are plotting to target State Senators from Nassau and Suffolk who oppose homosexual marriage. The NCCA is working with several groups statewide to defend marriage as the union of one man and one woman. Go to the family page and www.savemarriageny.org to see what you can do to defend marriage.
to read more...November 30, 2007
National organization created to defend traditional marriage at the state level
The
National Organization of Marriage or NOM has a simple mission, defending marriage as the union of one man and one woman. The effort to legalize homosexual marriage at the state level (excluding Massachusetts as homosexual marriages performed in Massachusetts are limited to that state if they are deemed illegal in other states) is part of a national plan by homosexual extremists to force the matter of homosexual marriage before the US Supreme Court. If any state legalizes homosexual marriage, the radical activists will file a federal lawsuit in several states based on the full faith and credit clause of the US Constitution. Once these cases reach the high court, the court will be required to validate these across the country. This ruling will effectively legalize homosexual marriage throughout the United States. It is therefore imperative that any effort to legalize homosexual marriage at the state level be defeated.July 8, 2007
Pew Research Center poll shows growing public opposition to homosexual marriage. The poll indicated that 57% of Americans now oppose homosexual marriage up from 55% and support for homosexual marriage declining from 37% to 32%
June 19, 2007
The assembly passed a bill to re-define marriage to include homosexual marriage by a vote of 85-61. The Senate has declined to consider the measure.
Click here for a press release from the coalition to save marriage in NY.The NCCA will post the names of all assembly members who voted for the bill shortly. We are committed to informing all residents of Nassau & New York State of those who voted to destroy marriage. This effort will remain ongoing.
June 12, 2007
The NYS Assembly is attempting to sneak a homosexual
marriage bill through the Assembly before the end of session (June 21st) without the public's input or knowledge. The bill would make New York the first state to pass legislation to legally recognize homosexual marriage without a directive from a court. The bill is seen as likely to pass. Click here for the NY Sun article.Call your legislator toll free at 1-800-525-2846.
Contact Assembly Leader Sheldon Silver
212-312-1420
518-455-3791
Senator Craig Johnson (7th SD, D-Port Washington) has sponsored a
companion bill in the NYS Senate. Contact Craig Johnson and tell him to withdrawn his bill to legalize homosexual marriage.Phone: 516-746-5923
Phone: 518 455-2622
Fax: 516-746-5926
For more information, go to www.savemarriageny.org
May 30, 2007
UPDATE: LAWSUIT FILED TO DEFEND MARRIAGE
From OneNewsNow.com
NY State, taxpayers collide on same-sex partner benefits
May 10, 2007
Governor Spitizer issues an executive order recognizing homosexual marriages for medical benefits
Earlier this month, Governor Spitizer issued an executive order mandating that state and municipal governments which participate in the state's medical program must recognize homosexual marriages performed in Massachusetts and outside of the United States. This executive order may affect over 800 governmental entities. The NCCA is in the process of obtaining a copy of the executive order and is currently working on this development. Based on the recent Court of Appeals ruling that upheld the Domestic Relations Law, the Governor's unilateral action is nothing more then an attempt by the executive branch to usurp the authority of the legislature and operate outside the constraints of the state constitution. More information will follow as circumstances warrant.
New Yorkers resisting governor on same-sex 'marriage'
Ten organizations in New York state have joined together to form a coalition
to protect the definition of marriage that is now on the books from an
effort by Governor Eliot Spitzer to include homosexual relationships. The
Coalition to Save Marriage in New York is worried about a bill introduced by
Spitzer two weeks ago that, according to a group spokesman, would
essentially legalize same-sex "marriage" by changing the definition of
marriage the state recognizes.
NY taxpayers appeal county executive's 'same-sex' recognition
A citizen-initiated lawsuit is relying on rulings in both the Court of
Appeals and Supreme Court of New York State as its legal justification for
an appeal of litigation against a Westchester County executive who ordered
county agencies to recognize out-of-state same-sex "marriages" for all
county purposes.