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stickdog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-15-06 07:08 PM
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Bible or Constitution: You make the call!
http://www.prorev.com

On March 1st in Annapolis at a hearing on a proposed constitutional amendment to prohibit gay marriage, Jamie Raskin, professor of law at American University, was requested to testify. At the end of his testimony, Republican Senator Nancy Jacobs said: "Mr. Raskin, my Bible says marriage is only between a man and a woman. What do you have to say about that?"

Raskin replied: "Senator, when you took your oath of office, you placed your hand on the Bible and swore to uphold the Constitution. You did not place your hand on the Constitution and swear to uphold the Bible."
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Mythsaje Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-15-06 07:13 PM
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1. Great quote, isn't it?
I saw that the other day. It's SO true, and so telling.
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acmejack Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-15-06 07:30 PM
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2. Brilliant!
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Joey Liberal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-15-06 07:39 PM
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3. Oh man! That is GREAT! n.t
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Joey Liberal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-15-06 07:47 PM
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4. Bible or Constitution: You make the call!
Bible or Constitution: You make the call!
http://www.prorev.com

On March 1st in Annapolis at a hearing on a proposed constitutional amendment to prohibit gay marriage, Jamie Raskin, professor of law at American University, was requested to testify. At the end of his testimony, Republican Senator Nancy Jacobs said: "Mr. Raskin, my Bible says marriage is only between a man and a woman. What do you have to say about that?"

Raskin replied: "Senator, when you took your oath of office, you placed your hand on the Bible and swore to uphold the Constitution. You did not place your hand on the Constitution and swear to uphold the Bible."
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I'll take the Constitution every time.
Joey Liberal
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Minnesota Libra Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-16-06 08:10 AM
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9. No matter how long I looked I couldn't find that quote-is it real? nt
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Joey Liberal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-16-06 01:04 PM
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11. I think it is real n.t
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longship Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-15-06 07:53 PM
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5. Recommended and kicked.
:kick:ed
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Minnesota Libra Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-15-06 09:32 PM
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6. OMG, I love that quote!!!! That is definitely a keeper nt
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Minnesota Libra Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-15-06 09:37 PM
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7. HELP!! Could not find exact article at link given PLEASE help.......
......me find the exact article, I want to keep that entire thing.:applause: I want that quote to use later. :loveya: HELP!!:yourock:
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stickdog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-15-06 11:22 PM
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8. If you search (usually ctrl-F) the page for the word "Bible",
it should point you to the article in question.
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Minnesota Libra Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-16-06 09:11 AM
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10. It is real.....Found quote with google....here is link.....
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http://www.raskin06.com
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