Curious Question, break out the tinfoil

[sui generis]

Does anyone else find it a little odd that Sherrod Brown, Uberprogressive Candidate, doesn't have a statement about equal rights in his issues list? Nowhere in this impressive list are issues that deal with equal rights for all Americans. Family planning for non-traditional families. I couldn't even find a statement on what he thinks about Civil Marriage for All Americans. The silence is deafening. I could be underinformed, it's possible, but didn't Hackett just come out right and say he supports equal rights, including marriage? So did Freshman Delegate David Englin of Virginia; look out David, you could be next.

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(I guess they ran out of room for us, or something. Or something.) :shrug:

[bigscott]

1. well, it IS Ohio

:sarcasm: you're right, the silence IS deafening - i mean - there ARE GLBT folks in Ohio too ya know!

[sui generis]

2. well I let this sink off the radar so let's rap now

I'm starting to think there may be something to this.

Why aren't there any direct statements attributable to Brown on civil marriage issues?

Why aren't we on his issues list, even in the most general terms?

I'm being rhetorical - I already know the answer. Political Expediency.

Voting no on the state amendment is not the same thing as supporting same sex civil marriage.

[im10ashus]

3. He's a centrist running in Ohio.

He wants to distance himself from the liberals. That's just my guess. I am heart broken that Hackett is out of politics altogether. It breaks my heart. Time to write to Brown.

[sui generis]

4. Hey!

I thought we had plummetted to the bottom of the well and nobody was looking any more. :hi:

[im10ashus]

5. Not at all.

I just saw this at the top. :hi:

[im10ashus]

6. Here's a link.

It shows how he stands on issues:

http://www.house.gov/sherrodbrown/issues.htm

I am e-mailing to ask about Civil Rights.

And his campaign website:

http://www.sherrodbrown.com/

[sui generis]

9. that's the list at the top of my OP

I would specifically ask what his stance on Civil Marriage for all Americans is, not whether or not he supports constitutional amendments.

I'm guessing he is the less "controversial" candidate and that's why establishment dems find him attractive.

[im10ashus]

11. Yes. But there was no link.

:-) I thought I'd help you out there.

[OzarkDem]

16. Check with Stonewall Dems in Ohio

[Cleita]

7. Kick.

:kick:

[im10ashus]

8. Kick!!!

:kick:

[sui generis]

10. regarding his email

from his website:

"Congressman Brown will generally respond only to e-mail messages from residents of Ohio's 13th Congressional District."

Maybe we're just looking in the wrong place for a clear statement directly attributable to Sherrod Brown. I haven't had any luck googling for one. That doesn't mean anything sinister, but I sure wish if he had an opinion that it was readily available in a format that indicates that all that other big long list of issues applies to all Americans, and not just the hetero ones.

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

12. Sherrod Brown Is A Progressive We Should Be Proud Of.

No, nothing odd there.

[sui generis]

14. Odd that he doesn't mention equality for gays in his issues list

this horse ain't dead yet.

"We" is all you heteros I guess, since us homos don't even get an honorable mention.

Just being a smartass, not divisive. Seriously though I believe you can be a "good" progressive and still end up completely ignoring issues that impact the GLBT community daily. "Good" isn't good enough for all of us.

[im10ashus]

15. That doesn't mean he is inclusive of the LGBT community.

I will need to know how he and every other candidate stands on this issue before they get any donations from me.

[OzarkDem]

17. They're starting to sound GOP-like

Keep looking fellas, what you find will not make you happy - Brown has sterling credentials.

[Twist_U_Up]

13. Nothing on Election reform either

:shrug:

[im10ashus]

18. If I could recommend this a second time I would.

But here's a link I found.

http://senate.ontheissues.org/Domestic/Sherrod_Brown_Civil_Rights.htm

Opposed Issue 1, the state gay marriage ban
Q: On some social issues, particularly gay marriage, you appear to disagree with a majority of Ohioans.
A: Mike DeWine and I both opposed Issue 1 last year (the state gay marriage ban); so I think that's kind of a wash. The issues in this campaign are about family security. And family security means better wages, better health care, more opportunity to send your kids to college.

Source: Campaign website, www.sherrodbrown.com, "Q&A" Dec 4, 2005

Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage.
Marriage Protection Amendment - Declares that marriage in the United States shall consist only of the union of a man and a woman. Prohibits the Constitution or any State constitution from being construed to require that marital status or its legal incidents be conferred upon any union other than that of a man and a woman.
Reference: Constitutional Amendment sponsored by Rep Musgrave ; Bill H.J.RES.106 ; vote number 2004-484 on Sep 30, 2004

Voted NO on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance.
Pledge Protection Act: Amends the Federal judicial code to deny jurisdiction to any Federal court, and appellate jurisdiction to the Supreme Court, to hear or decide any question pertaining to the interpretation of the Pledge of Allegiance or its validity under the Constitution.
Reference: Bill sponsored by Rep Todd Akin ; Bill H.R.2028 ; vote number 2004-467 on Sep 23, 2004

Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration.
Desecration of Flag resolution: Vote to pass the joint resolution to put forward a Constitutional amendment to state that Congress shall have the power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States. Note: A two-thirds majority vote of those present and voting (284 in this case) is required to pass a joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution.
Reference: Resolution sponsored by Thomas, R-CA; Bill HJRes.4 ; vote number 2003-234 on Jun 3, 2003

Voted YES on Constitutional amendment prohibiting Flag Desecration.
Proposing a Constitutional amendment to state that Congress shall have the power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.
Bill HJRES 36 ; vote number 2001-232 on Jul 17, 2001

Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC.
Vote on an amendment banning adoptions in District of Columbia by gays or other individuals who are not related by blood or marriage.
Reference: Amendment introduced by Largent, R-OK; Bill HR 2587 ; vote number 1999-346 on Jul 29, 1999