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From the diaries. Although the timeline has changed, James has the right idea here. And, with the Assembly now due to consider the marriage issue next, there is a real opportunity for a potential candidate for Democratic State Chair to show real leadership. Just sayin' - JG
Dear Assemblyman Wisniewski:
My name is James Machado and I have been a resident of Woodbridge since 2006 when I moved here with my wife and we started our family with our now 2 year old twins. We are expecting our third child in March 2010.
I contact you at a critical time in the lives and the liberty of thousands of New Jerseyans. This Thursday, S1967 will come to a vote before the entire NJ State Senate. If it passes, it will be up to you, Assemblyman Vas and your colleagues to be on the right side of history.
I don't know you personally, sir, and I don't know your position on this issue. I would say, however, that regardless of your personal conviction or religious beliefs, that the Liberty and Prosperity of thousands of our fellow citizens lie in the balance.
It is the responsibility of our legislature to do the people's work. Part of that work is to secure and hold equal protection under the law and equal treatment by the civil authority. The existing civil union law does neither of these things. Instead, de facto discrimination is being perpetrated against many LGBT people who engaged in civil unions in good faith and the hope that their day of equality had come in New Jersey. They were wrong. And, they were wronged.
Please, sir, stand up for Liberty. Stand up for equality. Stand up for the weaker voices in our state. And, I will stand with you.
Warmest Regards,
James Edward Machado
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