Family Council Says Ruling Terribly Wrong

Marriage,

In case you missed it: Below is our press release from Friday regarding Pulaski County Circuit Judge Chris Piazza’s ruling striking the Arkansas Marriage Amendment from the Arkansas Constitution.

Little Rock – On Friday, Pulaski County Circuit Judge Chris Piazza released his decision striking down Arkansas Constitutional Amendment 83 which defines marriage as the union of one man and one woman.

Family Council President Jerry Cox said, “Something is terribly wrong when a judge can overturn a good law that was passed in a statewide election by 75% of the people. This is another example of a judge substituting his personal preference for the will of the people.”

Amendment 83 passed with 75% of the vote in November 2004 after the Arkansas Marriage Amendment Committee gathered over 200,000 petition signatures to place the measure on the ballot for a statewide vote.

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Deadlines Approaching to Order Printed Copies of the Voter’s Guide

Arkansas Voter's Guide,

We’ve told you before about the 2014 Arkansas Voter’s Guide.

The Arkansas Voter’s Guide is a free, nonpartisan service Family Council has been pleased to provide since 1990. We survey candidates for state and federal office on a wide variety of issues, and we publish their responses in print and online.

If you would like to order printed copies of our Voter’s Guide, don’t wait. The deadline is approaching quickly.

Churches need to order their printed guides by no later than Monday, May 12.

Individuals may order Voter’s Guides until Thursday, May 15.

Click here to order printed copies of the Arkansas Voter’s Guide right now!

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