TRENTON – The Iowa Supreme Court unanimously struck down as unconstitutional that state’s Defense of Marriage Law, DOMA, which is similar to the DOMA in other states. “Today’s ruling by the Iowa Supreme Court is another example of judicial activism gone amuck and highlights the urgent need in New Jersey to pass a Marriage Protection Amendment,” stated Len Deo, Founder and President of New Jersey Family Policy Council. New Jersey does not have a DOMA bill. Actually, having one in the Garden State might actually be a waste of time, as it would likely be struck down by the NJ Supreme Court. Therefore, it is incumbent on the legislature to let the people vote on a Marriage Protection Amendment defining marriage as between one man and one woman. “The Iowa Court’s decision overrules the will of the people and redefines marriage. If they can do that in the Heartland, then The NJ Supreme Court can still be used by same-sex “marriage” activists to try to foist their agenda on the people of New Jersey,” Deo continued. “to remove one complete gender from marriage is not ‘marriage equality’ it is the destruction of a core principle of society, marriage, as the union of one man and one woman. Every person in the state of New Jersey has the right currently to marry. That right is not being taken away from gays and lesbians. They want the right to marry whomever they choose, so based on their logic a polygamist should have the right to marry multiple spouses because they choose to do so! That’s ridiculous,” Deo concluded. “Why won’t pro-gay marriage advocates let the people of New Jersey decide for themselves?” Deo stated. “What are they afraid of? Perhaps it’s the fact that they know the only tactic they have to achieve their agenda of radically redefining marriage is to make sure the people of New Jersey never have a voice in the matter. New Jersey voters deserve better. We once again call on the Legislature to place a Marriage Protection Amendment preserving marriage on the ballot this November. The people of New Jersey have a right to decide this critical issue. |
