Marriage Protection in Pennsylvania

An extremely harsh marriage protection amendment has passed the Judiciary Committee of the Pennsylvania Senate. What is alarming is that several Democrats voted for it. It is harsh because not only does it ban gay marriage, it also bans civil unions, domestic partner benefits, and even hospital visitation. To go into effect it must pass the Senate and House, wait until after new legislators might be chosen in the November vote, pass both House and Senate again, then be voted on by the people perhaps in November 2009. Though this entry doesn't say so, Pennsylvania is important in presidential elections and this will draw out the Fundie vote for McCain as they vote for state legislators who like the ban. And Democrats voted for it.