Marriage amendment is not discriminatory

For centuries now, in every civilized culture, marriage as the union of one man and one woman has been the building block of society. But it may not be true in America for long — unless Congress approves the Marriage Protection Amendment.

It's important to note that those who support the amendment aren't trying to deprive homosexuals of any of the legal protections they currently enjoy; gay marriage has never been a constitutional right in America. It is not "discriminatory" to want the law to continue to provide for reasonable limitations on who can marry.

Why is the MPA so essential? Because without it, marriage is at the mercy of judicial activists bent on overriding the will of the people and the role of the legislative branch by creating homosexual marriage — and maybe even legalizing bigamy while they're at it.

So don't delay. Contact your senators today and urge them to support the Marriage Protection Amendment when they vote the first week in June!

KARA CLARIDGE

Sandpoint