Madison (WI) city council OKs oath protest

Sabriel

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Wed Jan-17-07 03:25 PM
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Madison (WI) city council OKs oath protest

"The Madison City Council voted 14-4 Tuesday to offer those taking an oath of public office a formal way to protest Wisconsin's new constitutional ban on gay marriage."

More here:

http://www.madison.com/wsj/home/local/index.php?ntid=115160

This is rather significant, as it's the first time oathtakers have had the option to disagree with a state constitution. I hope more cities will follow this example in opposing an amendment that takes away rather than granting rights.

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