January 5, 2012
Dear Justin,
Thank you for contacting me about the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). I appreciate hearing from you on this critical issue.
DOMA, which was passed by Congress and signed by President Clinton in 1996, excludes same-sex couples from marriage and allows states to refuse to recognize legal same-sex marriages from other states. This law discriminates against same-sex couples in committed, long-term relationships.
Several federal courts have recently ruled that DOMA is unconstitutional. Further, the Department of Justice has recently announced that it will no longer defend DOMA in court.
As you may know, I have long supported equal rights for all Americans, regardless of race, sex, religion, or sexual orientation. For this reason, I am a proud cosponsor of S. 598, the Respect for Marriage Act, which would repeal DOMA and allow the federal government to recognize legal same-sex marriages.
This bill is just one of many steps in ensuring same-sex individuals and couples enjoy the same rights as other Americans. I look forward to working with my colleagues on this and other initiatives that will further that goal.
Thank you again for contacting me, and please do not hesitate to do so in the future on this or any other matter of concern to you.
Sincerely,
Al Franken
United States Senator
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Top 10 Reasons to Legalize Gay Marriage - Article Featured
Thank you to Cmvlive.com for featuring my article on your page - Top 10 Reasons to Legalize Gay Marriage.
Let me just say that I know it's been awhile since I posted on this blog but I intend to post more very soon.
I am a straight married man with a baby girl on the way, but I believe everyone deserves to have the legal right to marry and be happy. If my little girl is gay, so be it. I always said I am going to be a supportive Dad no matter what my children want to do with their lives as long as they're happy that's all that matters to me.
Thank you for your support and Support the Defense of Gay marriage and the defense of human rights for everyone, everywhere!
Let me just say that I know it's been awhile since I posted on this blog but I intend to post more very soon.
I am a straight married man with a baby girl on the way, but I believe everyone deserves to have the legal right to marry and be happy. If my little girl is gay, so be it. I always said I am going to be a supportive Dad no matter what my children want to do with their lives as long as they're happy that's all that matters to me.
Thank you for your support and Support the Defense of Gay marriage and the defense of human rights for everyone, everywhere!
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