Alanta, GA April 2, 2004: "Fer heaven's sake!" Archie
McTavish
cried out. "What's our state coming to? We used to be known
for goobers. Now we're getting a name for crackers."
Archie, Leader of the Pack of Gay Pooches and Cats, was commenting
on the fear permeating his state regarding same sex
NIPtuals. According to information reported by the
New York Times this week,
Georgia has joined Massachusetts in passing a measure that would put
the idea of a constitutional ban on gay marriage up for a vote among
the people of the state. The governor is expected to sign.
Right now, Georgia is
one of about twelve states that already have leash laws banning same sex
NIPtuals, but this year the Peachy State's legislators decided to put more teeth into
them. Though the move passed with just two votes
over the two-thirds majority required, it does reflect a direction
that has same sex advocates chewing their claws -- surveys are showing that the majority of pups
and pussycats is in favor of
cutting off the option for same sex unions.
"We're going to
contact Brigadier Fronterra, the fearless Dane who created a
terrific stink in Boston,*
to see how to organize our own protest here on Peachtree Street,"
Archie announced.
Arguments against the
move to amend the constitution of the state are being examined by
the Coalition of Gay Canines and Felines assembling in Atlanta
during the next few days for a convention. On the side of not
approving the ban is the reasoning that it is wrong to restrict the
rights of any individual. More
arguments to this effect will be brought to the floor of the
convention.
We are sure the
groups will mount a solid offense against this dash to the old days
of discrimination against segments of the pooch and pussycat population in our country,
as well as special cohorts of frogs, turtles and all living
creatures. Support the Coalition. Add your bark to the
argument in the comment box below!
FUPPPS Editorial Board
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* For more on
Brigadier Fronterra and the events in Boston, see
FUPPPS March 31 editorial, "Can States resist the floods of
protest?"
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