Rob McKenna--Confusion Over Same-Sex Marriage

There seems to be some confusion over what Rob McKenna believes and does not believe about same-sex marriage.

Last week, Democratic Party Chairman Dwight Pelz sent out an email that read, "Rob McKenna believes that same-sex couples don't deserve equal rights. In fact, he has fought to preserve discrimination in state law and has even gone so far as to equate marriage equality to polygamy and incest."

So the Attorney General believes that redefining marriage is a slippery slope.

I agree.

But wait.

Celebrity Chooses To Be Gay

KOMO News is reporting that Cynthia Nixon, well known for her role in the television series "Sex and the City," has chosen to become gay.

Nixon told the New York Times Magazine that after being married to a man for 15 years and having two children, she has decided to become gay. She told the magazine, "It was a conscious choice."

"For me its a choice and you don't get to define my gayness for me," she told her detractors.

And there are many detractors. To say the homosexual community is upset at her would be an understatement. They are very upset, because this strikes at the very heart of their premise in demanding "civil rights" and so-called "marriage equality". As former Republican Washington State Senator Dale Brandland said from the floor during the "everything but marriage" bill debate a couple of years ago, "They're born that way, they can't help it."

Wayne Besen, whose organization is singularly committed to debunking people and organizations who claim homosexuals can be cured or delivered from their behavior, is livid.

He and others have tried to "help" Nixon understand her feelings by diagnosing her as "bi-sexual."

"No," Nixon says, "I am not bi-sexual." I have decided to be gay.

Keeping the homosexual agenda and talking points on track is difficult---like the saying "as hard as herding cats," because it is based entirely on the premise of "civil rights" and "equality".

The problem they have is that sexual behavior is not equivalent to ethnicity and there is not one shred of science that affirms that homosexual behavior is genetic, or "born that way."

Besen's organization is called "Truth Wins Out." Perhaps he and others should take a moment, push back and take an honest look at the Truth. It sets people free.

Be Vigilant. Be Discerning. Be Prayerful. Be Active. Be Blessed.

New Survey On Marriage In Washington

The National Organization for Marriage has just completed a new survey on marriage in Washington State. After surveying 400 voters, they found there is not nearly as much support to redefine marriage as we are being told by the Governor, some lawmakers and the press. In fact, their survey found Washington voters do not support redefining marriage. Analyze this.

I have included a couple more responses from lawmakers to their constituents.

But first, a couple of things happening now in Olympia.

As you know both the Senate and the House bills to redefine marriage were heard this week. Thank you again to all who attended the hearings. It was great to see you standing for marriage---literally in the hallways.

The Senate committee had an executive session yesterday to discuss SB 6239. As expected, they voted it out of committee, thus setting up a vote on the Senate floor. The Senate also rejected an amendment that would have referred it to the people for a vote. Proponents of redefining marriage do not want the people to decide.

The House committee will have their executive session on their marriage bill HB 2516 this coming Monday. We will keep you updated.

With the continued deterioration of public education, I think it is not only important to address the mess in public education, but to also support the Washington State Home School Network.

I strongly encourage you to stand with these parents and their children. I believe in them and in what they are doing. I have linked their website above. Go to the site and contact DiAnna Weatherbee Brannon and see how you can help.

They have their annual Homeschool Day At The Capitol coming up on February 8. You may want to register and be a part of that.

Here are more personal responses from lawmakers, as they respond to their constituents, who happen to be our friends:

Response from Sen. Rodney Tom

Dear XXXXXXX,

Thank you so much for writing with regards to the governor's proposal legalizing same sex marriages here in Washington State. I understand your opposition because I have a father whose position aligns more closely with yours than it does with mine. I think the take away value we all should share is that sometimes good people on both sides of an issue are simply going to disagree. I'm sure that will be the case on this matter.

Throughout my ten years here in the legislature I have consistently supported domestic partnerships and the rights of those in our gay and lesbian community. If the bill comes before us, I will be voting in favor of granting same sex couples the right to marry. Civil rights are a two-way street. This is why the proposal, as it has been described by the governor, would include numerous exemptions for religious organizations and clergy, allowing them to continue to exercise their religious freedoms.

I especially think in this economic environment we all need to work together to move our economy forward and create the kind of high tech jobs that form the basis of our dwindling middle class. The high tech sector is a prime example of why granting these rights is important for Washington's economy. Companies like Google and Microsoft would not be able to hire some of their best and brightest employees if they themselves did not make sure same sex couples did not have the same benefits and healthcare as their heterosexual colleagues.

I know this is a very personal issue for many people and the passions run high. For me, although I will be voting for this legislation, my focus over these next several months will remain steadfast on creating a budget that not only balances this year, but delivers long term sustainability so that we can get off the roller coaster of promising one thing, yet always facing the next legislative session with a deficit.

Again I thank you for your involvement and voicing your opinion. It's a critical component to the democratic process.

think Peace!

Rodney Tom
State Senator
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And this is an exchange between Rep. Sherry Appleton and an informed constituent who opposes redefining marriage:

From: Appleton, Rep. Sherry
Subject: RE: Opposed to redefinition of marriage

Dear XXXX

This legislation has nothing to do with religious marriage, I would be very opposed to it if it were. This is about "civil legal marriage" and here are the reasons: 1,044 tax laws are specifically defined in federal law for "married couples" - not domestic partnerships, et al.

I have always felt that if someone is part of our democracy, pays taxes, that they should be allowed all the rights and privileges that all of us are entitled to. In our society in this day and age, love is so hard to come by. I think love is a beautiful and enduring emotion between two people and it matters not to me what the person's sexual orientation might be.

We won't agree on this, but I just wanted to let you know why I support this bill. Thank you for writing.

Sherry
Sherry V. Appleton
Representative, 23rd Legislative District, Pos. 1
Vice-Chair, State Government and Tribal Affairs
Vice-Chair, Health and Human Services Appropriations
Legislative Bldg. 132F P.O. Box 40600 Olympia, WA 98504
(360) 786-7934

Executive Legislative Assistant : Donna Bezon bezon_do@leg.wa.gov
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty or safety".
Ben Franklin

And here is the constituent's response to her response:

To: " Rep. SherryAppleton"
Cc: bezon_do@leg.wa.gov

Response to your points:

1. Of course this will attempt to mandate change to religious holdings, it will be against the law to not recognize a "married" couple for services rendered by religious organizations, for employment, etc.

2. We are discussing State law, not Federal Tax law, I do not see how your conclusion in this regards bears relevance.

3. On this point you are correct, we do disagree. Love alone does not equate rationale for marriage. I will be sure to reflect this disagreement at the next election.

Thank you for your response,

xxxxx

Be Vigilant. Be Discerning. Be Bold. Be Active. Be Blessed.

Have a great weekend.

The Problem With The Secular Progressive Movement

While hailing the fact that they are making "progress," the Progressive Movement is often progressing in the wrong direction. A direction that most often diminishes the sanctity of life, family, marriage, human dignity, personal freedoms and even national fiscal solvency.

Activists in Washington State are hailing "progress" as they move closer to redefining marriage. And they are making "progress."

But is "progress" always good?

Let's take a quick look at the Progressive Movement and review where it has taken us.

Many point to H.G. Wells as the father of the modern progressive movement in America.

A devotee of Darwinism, his primary mission was to, "reassign human beings from the spiritual to the natural world." He said, "People of quality must be ascendant, not democratic---Idiots, drunkards, criminals, lunatics, invalids and diseased will spoil the world for others."

John Dewey was the most influential so-called "progressive reformer" of public education since its thriving launch by Noah Webster. Dewey's 20th Century assault on public education, inserted his own atheism, hi-jacking education as Webster had envisioned it, transforming it into a petri dish for social experimentation. Dewey replaced Webster's time honored, biblical principles that had caused America to lead the world in education with secular progressivism---no absolutes---no consistent right or wrong---no accountability and no higher authority than one's own beliefs at any given time. No absolute truth.

Today America is not even close to leading in education.

And the progressives called that "progress."

Margaret Sanger, the founder of Planned Parenthood was another prominent progressive.

Her personal legacy includes statements such as, "More children from the fit---less from the unfit---that is the chief aim of birth control."

On the extermination of Blacks she said, "We do not want word to get out that we want to exterminate the Negro population if it even occurs to any of the more rebellious members."

The goal of eugenicists? "To prevent the multiplication of bad stocks," (Dr. Ernst Rudin, April 1933, Birth Control Review) Sanger was the editor.

The result of Sanger's activism? Planned Parenthood with abortion centers in primarily poor Black neighborhoods. Centers that are heavily funded with taxpayer dollars. An organization that leads the abortion business, which has killed over 50 million babies in the name of "choice."

And the progressives called that "progress."

The more recent champion of the Progressive Movement was Saul Alinsky, the father of what is called community organizing.

Alinsky made many bold and radical statements, probably the best known and often quoted was, "Lest we forget, at least an over-the-shoulder acknowledgement to the very first radical: from our legends, mythology, and history; the very first radical known to man who rebelled against the establishment and did it so effectively that he got his own kingdom---Lucifer."

Another Alinsky statement: "Taking a new step is what people fear most. Any revolutionary change must be preceded by a passive, affirmative, non-challenging attitude toward change among the mass of our people. They must feel so frustrated, so defeated, so lost, so fruitless in the prevailing system that they are willing to let go of the past and change the future."

This and his other teaching has given us ACORN and a President who is terribly out of touch with what America is really about.

And the progressives call it progress.

Aldous Huxley saw the end of so-called secular progressive pathways. In 1932 he wrote in his famous Brave New World, "All members of society are conditioned in childhood to hold the values that the World State idealizes."

In 1949 he wrote that if progressives prevail, sometime in the future, "I believe that the world's leaders will discover that infant conditioning and naro-hypnosis are more efficient, as instruments of government than clubs and prisons..."

This defines the modern day secular progressive movement and their co-opting of traditional values and absolute Truth.

Gov. Gregoire has admitted she was personally and spiritually conflicted about her support for redefining marriage. Other Legislators have also admitted personal conflict, but have now come out in support of homosexual marriage in the name of social "progress." Their desire to create "progress" has caused them to turn from their church and the biblical teaching of their youth. And their own conscience.

Think about this: C.S. Lewis said, "We all want progress, but if you're on the wrong road, progress means doing an about-turn and walking back to the right road; in that case the man who turns back soonest is the most progressive."

We are on the wrong road toward redefining marriage.

The ancient prophet Jeremiah told the people, "This is what the Lord says: ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But you said, 'We will not walk in it' I appointed watchmen over you and said, 'Listen to the sound of the trumpet' But you said, 'We will not listen'...disaster came because they did not listen to the ancient words of wisdom and they rejected His law." Jeremiah 6: 16-19.

Be Vigilant. Be Discerning. Be Prayerful.

New "Sex Development" Film Being Previewed In Schools Now

A new so-called "sex development" film called, "What Do You Know? Six To Twelve Year Olds Talk About Gay Men And Lesbians," is being presented through the "Welcoming Schools" program in a number of cities, including Spokane, Washington.

While the Washington State Legislature inches closer to redefining marriage, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) the biggest homosexual advocacy organization in the country is introducing and advancing a new film intended to open conversation about homosexuality with young kids in the classroom. And ultimately, fundamentally change sex education in public schools. This is one more step in a process already under way.

The "Welcoming Schools" website says it is "currently being used in Welcoming Schools trainings across the country and playing in film festivals in Mobile, Alabama, Spokane, Washington and Barcelona, Spain."

The Welcoming Schools homepage says that it is "a LGBT-inclusive approach to addressing family diversity, gender stereotyping and bullying and name calling in K-5 learning environments."

The introduction film features kids from Massachusetts and Alabama discussing what they know about gay men and lesbians, wearing T-shirts with slogans like "Got Moms?" and "Tough Guys Wear Pink."

I am personally very concerned about this and encourage every parent and grandparent to look into it.

The new film is advanced on an old and familiar premise---have a conversation about the topic. Introduce the questions then provide the answers. All under the guise of "dialog" and "educating".

Indoctrination.

CNS NEWS has written an article on this with more information. Please take a moment to read it. I would further suggest you be aware and read other sources as well.

Each time the homosexual agenda is advanced, it accelerates this kind of information into the classroom because redefining marriage also redefines fundamental beliefs about parents, gender and the family.

Be Informed. Be Vigilant. Be Discerning. Be Prayerful.

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