"Therefore, we will
be calling on the Catholic people of our state to vote "Yes" for
a Constitutional Convention and the right of referendum on Election
Day."
Statement
by the Catholic Bishops of Connecticut
on Same-sex "Marriage" Court Decision, October 10, 2008
THE CATHOLIC BISHOPS OF CONNECTICUT
and THE CONNECTICUT CATHOLIC CONFERENCE
URGES YOU TO
ON QUESTION #1
SUPPORT A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION
ON ELECTION DAY, NOVEMBER 4!
The goal is to have a Constitutional Convention
convened to change our state Constitution and to allow for the
right of initiative and referendum. This will allow the citizens
of Connecticut to vote on proposals that will improve our life
in Connecticut. It will allow the voice of the people to be heard
above partisan politics and special interests.
The legislature has failed to act on a variety of
issues of concern to the people of Connecticut that effect our
families, property and safety. The legislature has:
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Failed to define marriage in our Constitution
leading to the imposition of same-sex "marriage"
on the people of Connecticut through judicial activism.
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Failed to enact significant eminent domain
reform to prevent the seizing of private property for use
by private developers as occurred in New London.
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Failed to enact a three strikes law for repeat
felons.
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Failed to enact property tax reform.
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Failed to seriously consider term limits on
public officials.
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Failed to enact laws requiring parents to
be notified when their teen daughter receives an abortion.
Legislative leaders and representatives many times fail to act
because they are greatly influenced by the special interest groups
that don't represent your interests or views.
Review some of the groups that are opposed to increasing the
voice of the people of Connecticut and opposed to a "Yes" vote
on Question #1:
SOME OF THE SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS OPPOSED
TO QUESTION #1:
Connecticut Education Association
National Education Association
American Federation of Teachers
Liberals Like Christ
American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut
Connecticut Transadvocacy Coalition
Connecticut National Organization for Women
NARAL Pro-Choice Connecticut
Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents
Love Makes a Family
Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders
Planned Parenthood of Connecticut
Queers Without Borders
Trial Lawyers Association
Coalition for Reproductive Choice of Connecticut
"Any time you can have public participation
in government, I think you are better served by it."
Gov. M. Jodi Rell, September 26, 2008 (Newsday)
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO
POST A LAWN SIGN IN YOUR YARD,
PLEASE CONTACT THE CONNECTICUT CATHOLIC CONFERENCE:
(860) 524-7882
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Please spread the word!
To download a one-page flyer explaining
why we should Vote Yes in Adobe PDF, click
here.
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