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Deval Patrick on CIVIL RIGHTS


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Would vote NO on Affirming marriage for heterosexuals only.
Platform indicates voting NO in Part I: CIVIL RIGHTS:Clause 9: Same-sex marriage.

The relevant part of the MassDems Platform is Part I, clause 9: CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES:We affirm our commitment to the Massachusetts constitutional guarantee to same-sex marriage; and all of its rights, privileges and obligations; and reject any attempt to weaken or revoke those rights.

Patrick statement on this issue: "Patrick said that the law should regard everyone as equals, regardless of their sexual orientation. Patrick said, ''I think the law. is right as a matter of fundamental fairness."

Source: Scott Helman, Boston Globe, p. A1 Jan 15, 2006"

Bill S.3190 ; vote number MA05-H174 on Sep 14, 2005


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Other Mass Reps from MA County on CIVIL RIGHTS:      Deval Patrick on other issues:
Chris Gabrieli
Christy Mihos
Grace Ross
Kerry Healey
Mitt Romney
Tom Reilly
Part I: CIVIL RIGHTS
Part II: HEALTH CARE
Part III: EDUCATION
Part IV: ECONOMIC GROWTH
Part V: LABOR
Part VI: HOUSING
Part VII: SOCIAL SECURITY
Part VIII: ENVIRONMENT
Part IX: CONSUMER PROTECTION
Part X: SAFETY AND CRIME
Part XI: VOTING PROCEDURES
Part XII: TAXES AND SERVICES

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