The ACLU of Texas has turned over office space to the campaign to oppose a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage--No Nonsense in November. Gay marriage is already illegal in Texas, but this amendment is an affront to our state bill of rights, which was drafted to protect and affirm individual liberty. To volunteer for the campaign, click here!
Why is the Marriage Constitutional Amendment Nonsense?
NONSENSE: Instead Of Real Solutions For Texas
The Texas Legislature failed Texans and did not solve real problems, such as school finance, property tax reform and health insurance for all Texas children. Instead, they focused on Nonsense like sexy cheerleading and this amendment that is discriminatory, hateful and divisive.
NONSENSE: Amending The Bill Of Rights In The Texas Constitution
The proposed Constitutional Amendment would use the Texas Bill of Rights to deny rights to some Texans. The Bill of Rights is a sacred document that for more than one hundred years was used to afford rights to all Texans. It is Nonsense to change it to deny rights to some Texans.
NONSENSE: It Is Already The Law
Civil marriages between same-sex couples are already prohibited in Texas , and civil marriages and civil unions from other states or other countries are not recognized in Texas .
NONSENSE: The Language Is Overly Broad
Even if you oppose civil marriage for same-sex couples, the Constitutional Amendment also prohibits civil unions and domestic partnerships and may impact common law marriages.
NONSENSE: Hurts Texas Families
By depriving same-sex couples access to civil marriages, civil unions and domestic partnerships, some Texas families lose the right to protect their loved ones in many of the important areas of life: medical decisions, inheritance, property, parental rights and more. Protecting your family is a fundamental right. The Constitutional Amendment is wrong.
