This past Tuesday, several hundred supporters of traditional marriage assembled at the State Capital in support of HB 437. NH Speaker of the House Bill O’Brien spoke in favor of the bill and candidate for NH Governor Ovide Lamontagne were also present. In support of the rally, Phyllis spoke at the rally; her remarks are below.
The Republican platform highlights the importance of preserving traditional marriage. We’ve been at the forefront of protecting traditional marriage laws, both in the states and in Congress and a Republican congress enacted the Defense of Marriage Act. Our platform calls for a constitutional amendment that fully protects marriage as a union of a man and a woman.
To deconstruct the very nature of the most foundational institution of our culture is not in the best interests of our society. This sentiment is embodied in our Republican National platform – a platform of enduring principle…..not passing convenience, one that rests on proven truths and tested wisdom.
No society at any time, ancient or modern – has ever raised a generation of children in same-sex homes. We are embarked on a social experiment without any idea how the next generation will be affected. We recognize the importance of having in the home a father and a mother who are married as the ideal, best environment for children. Our New Hampshire platform mirrors these sentiments. We realize that the family’s most important function is to raise the next generation of Americans. . We believe it’s vital to protect marriages and families as the central core in society for enhancing morality, integrity and responsibility.
Listening to twenty or so people give political speeches in succession may well be worse than being water-boarded. Listening to twenty or so political speeches in an air-conditioned room with close to 300 people who (more or less) are on board with just about everything that is likely to be said at that kind of event is choir practice. But having that kind of access to that many candidates for three hours is priceless.