You've probably seen countless news stories about John McCain's "maverick" record. But while he'd like you to believe he's a moderate, at the end of the day Sen. McCain marches in lockstep with the anti-GLBT right wing. Did you know:
* John McCain has publicly embraced the hateful California marriage initiative that would deny marriage rights to committed same-sex couples.
* In 2006, he appeared in a TV ad for a similar measure in Arizona.
* He doesn't believe GLBT couples should be able to adopt children.
Don't let Sen. McCain get away with embracing discrimination while telling us he's protecting GLBT rights. Don't let him tell us he's a maverick while supporting hate and bigotry.
Sign the petition and tell Sen. McCain to stop supporting measures that deny committed, adult couples the rights and responsibilities of marriage.
Dear Sen. McCain,
In California, Arizona and around the country, committed same-sex couples want nothing more than the legal recognition of their relationships that heterosexual couples enjoy.
You have built a political image as a "maverick" willing to cut against the partisan grain. Why then are you siding with the most radical agents of intolerance on the issue of marriage rights?
There is nothing "pro-family" about telling two adults in a committed relationship that their commitment has less value than that of other couples. There is nothing "pro-family" about stigmatizing and marginalizing loving families. The California ballot initiative would not strengthen the institution of marriage; it would weaken it.
[Your comment]
I am surprised that you are embracing blatantly discriminatory measures and supporting these divisive and cynical ploys. Please stop supporting these anti-GLBT amendments.
