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We support the institution of the
family and seek to increase its stability and vitality as a
foundation of our communities for all people.
We
advocate, condone, and support ratifying laws protecting all
gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender ("LGBT") people from
discrimination by the government:
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We advocate, condone, and support the rights individual LGBT people
and LGBT partners to adopt children equal to the current laws for
heterosexuals. |
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We support equality for all persons
regardless of sexual orientation, color, nationality, age, gender
(or gender identity). |
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In place of civil marriage rights in
the commonwealth being extended to same-sex couples, we believe that
civil unions, domestic partnerships, or other state-recognized
arrangements would provide some of the benefits of marriage; we
likewise support these arrangements. |
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We advocate educating the general
public about the LGBT community as a way of building better understanding and mutual respect.
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We support/advocate the establishment
of Gay-Straight Alliances ("GSAs") in public high schools allowing
LGBT teenagers struggling with their sexuality and who are in need
of peer support to form appropriate groups to discuss their
feelings. We believe this fosters a better understanding of the
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We believe
the federal government has grown too large, too intrusive,
and too expensive:
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We want to
end laws and programs that don't work, cause harm, and
violate the Constitution. |
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We want the
full force of the 9th and 10th amendments of the federal
constitution to be realized, which reserves most social
functions and authority to the people and the states.
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We advocate teaching ethical behavior
to all students and promoting tolerance in the commonwealth's public
schools.
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