Indiana Anti-Gay Amendment Dies

[WillParkinson]

(Indianapolis, Indiana) A proposed amendment to Indiana's constitution that would bar same-sex marriage will not be on the ballot this November after House Democrats shelved the issue.

Rules Committee Chair Rep. Scott Pelath (D) said Friday that he will not bring the proposed amendment to a committee vote, ensuring its doom for at least four years.

"There's no reason to put very poorly crafted verbiage into our constitution, out state's highest document, that could potentially be a lawyer's dream with all sorts of unintended consequences," Pelath told the Indianapolis Star.

The measure passed the Republican-controlled Senate in January.

http://www.365gay.com/Newscon08/02/021808ban.htm

[Ayesha]

1. Yay!

I may need to move back there someday and I'm glad this hate won't be in the constitution.

[pingzing58]

2. Wow, reasonable heads rule over narrow minded, mean spirited, bigoted fundies!

The Biblical Fundamentalist's scandals throughout the Bush Administration have shown them to be no better than the worst sinners among us. They trumpet their faith and morals publically while hiding their true ambitions towards greed, lust and libertine power.

[eppur_se_muova]

3. RIP, and good riddance. nt

[plantwomyn]

4. I won't cheer until the session is closed.

I was told that it wouldn't go to a vote in the Senate either. Silly me to beleive my Senator. Well he voted against it in committee and FOR it on the floor. He is on the top of my shit list.