Gay-Marriage Amendment

American Voices

June 8, 2006 | ISSUE 42•23

The US Senate voted yesterday on a proposed Constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage. What do you think?

Hopefully this will put to rest the gays' filthy desire to file joint tax returns once and for all.

Patrick Walsh
Bulldozer Operator
A ban on gay marriage is a good first step, but it's time to get serious about a complete ban on the institution.

David Cherney
Car Wash Attendant
I won't rest until we declare heterosexuality the official sexuality of the United States.

Ariel Kenner
Piano Accompanist

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