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rurallib

(63,207 posts)
Sat Apr 9, 2016, 10:59 AM Apr 2016

Iowa GOP’s 3rd District Platform Is Totally Bonkers, Especially On Gay Rights

http://iowastartingline.com/2016/04/08/iowa-gops-3rd-district-platform-is-totally-bonkers-especially-on-gay-rights/

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Unfortunately for Republicans in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District, their current proposed platform is pretty nuts. Constant references to the U.N’s Agenda 21, calls to repeal any and all protections and rights for LGBT Iowans, anti-vaxxer language and an end to birthright citizenship are just a few highlights.
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One of the bigger issues that jumps out is gay marriage and the rights of LGBT Iowans. It’s probably no surprise that Republican activists want to repeal the gay marriage decision, though they make extra effort to ensure those transgendereds don’t find a way in:
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6.13. We support the current Iowa code Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and strongly oppose the Iowa Supreme Court OPINION in the case of Varnum vs. Brien (2009) being taken as rule of law overriding the DOMA law currently on the books.

And they want a special order by the Governor to immediately stop gay marriage in Iowa:

10.30. We call upon the Governor to uphold the laws of the State of Iowa by placing a stay on the issuance of licenses for gay marriages until the legislature addresses the issue.
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OMG folks there is so much more craziness to enjoy.

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Iowa GOP’s 3rd District Platform Is Totally Bonkers, Especially On Gay Rights (Original Post) rurallib Apr 2016 OP
Wow, that pretty much covers all the crazy bases. progressoid Apr 2016 #1

progressoid

(50,753 posts)
1. Wow, that pretty much covers all the crazy bases.
Mon Apr 11, 2016, 11:38 PM
Apr 2016
A bunch of those would require changes in the State and/or Federal Constitutions.

And then there are the wtf ones. Like payments to ACORN. They don't even exist anymore.
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