Rep Vicky Hartzler (r): has another U.S. Supreme Court sad – today it’s marriage equality

26 Friday Jun 2015

Posted by Michael Bersin in Uncategorized

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4th Congressional District, marriage equality, missouri, Supreme Court, Twitter, Vicky Hartzler

A while back:

Is Vicky Hartzler the Most Anti-Gay Candidate in America?

She’s hitting her Dem opponent-an architect of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell-for caving to the “extreme agenda” of the “gay movement.”

-By Nick Baumann

| Wed Oct. 20, 2010 4:30 PM EDT

….In 2004, Hartzler drew national and international attention for her work in the campaign for a constitutional amendment in Missouri to ban gay marriage. The amendment was the first of its kind and passed-by a huge margin-in August of that year. The Human Rights Campaign and other national gay rights groups had poured hundreds of thousands of dollars into the state to campaign against the amendment. Hartzler was quoted in national and international media celebrating her victory for “traditional marriage….”

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“….Since the Missouri amendment’s passage, Hartzler’s been a go-to quote machine whenever there is national news about gay marriage rights….”

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Representative Vicky Hartzler (r) is none too pleased with the U.S. Supreme Court this week. Today via Twitter:

Rep. Vicky Hartzler ‏@RepHartzler

#SCOTUS trampled the people’s voice. Judicial activism at its worst, impacting future generations. 12:00 PM – 26 Jun 2015

The times they are a changin’.

Representative Hartzler’s (r) statement:

Hartzler: Ruling is an affront to the states

Jun 26, 2015

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (R-Mo.) released the following statement in regards to today’s Supreme Court ruling in the Obergefell v. Hodges case:

“I am disappointed in the Court’s decision to stifle the voices of Missouri’s voters. Decisions on marriage policy should be left in the hands of the 50 states, allowing those who wish to define marriage as being between one man and one woman, as we did in Missouri, to do so. Today’s ruling tramples on the voice of the people. I will continue to champion marriage as the union between one man and one woman so every child has the opportunity to have both a mom and a dad.”

Actually, no, the status quo was an affront to the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

A few of the responses via Twitter:

HottyToddyAlum ‏@ADifferentRebel

@RepHartzler no ma’am you don’t know the people 12:09 PM – 26 Jun 2015

Alex Devlin ‏@_alexdevlin

@RepHartzler States rights are terminated when they become unconst. What makes you dislike = for all? Is it becuase they dont vote for you? 12:13 PM – 26 Jun 2015

Fake Vicky Hartzler ‏@VickiHartzler

.@RepHartzler THE HORROR!! Future generations might think that gay people deserve dignity and equality!! #LoveWins 12:22 PM – 26 Jun 2015

David Reichert ‏@dreichert1221

@RepHartzler This is why I won’t vote for you #LoveWins 12:32 PM – 26 Jun 2015

Dave ‏@303dk

@rephartzler when the “people’s voice” is wrong, that’s their job 12:41 PM – 26 Jun 2015

Representative Hartzler (r) via Facebook:

Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler

With today’s ruling, five unelected judges in Washington, D.C., stole the voice from more than a million Missourians. Decisions on marriage policy should be left in the hands of the 50 states, allowing those who wish to define marriage as being between one man and one woman, as we did in Missouri, to do so.

A few of the Facebook responses:

[….] Well, you very quickly lost my vote.

[….] Marriage should not be in anyone’s hand. Who is anybody to say any two people cannot marry?

[….] It’s called checks and balances and it’s one of the safeguards against mob rule. I like rainbows.

[….] Now we have equality. Today freedom wins and love wins, which makes us a stronger citizenry and country. It is a great day.

Previously:

Are teh gay really so icky, Vicky? (March 24, 2011)

Representative Vicky Hartzler (r) on DADT: it’s all about the plumbing (April 1, 2011)

Rep. Vicky Hartzler (r): teh gay are so icky (June 5, 2011)

Rep. Vicky Hartzler (r): Oops, who let those gay people into my town hall? (June 30, 2011)

Rep. Vicky Hartzler (r): frankly, it’s all about wedge issues (November 22, 2011)

Rep. Vicky Hartzler (r): one issue, and one issue only (January 23, 2012)

Vicky Hartzler’s 10 Gay Marriage Analogies (August 23, 2012)

Campaign Finance: Rep. Vicky Hartzler (r), teh gay, and the Family Research Council (November 9, 2012)

Rep. Vicky Hartzler (r): really, it’s still all about the plumbing (February 13, 2013)

Marriage Equality in America (June 26, 2015)

Conversations like this are taking place today in courthouses across Missouri and America (June 26, 2015)

Recorders Association of Missouri: issuing marriage licenses for same sex couples in Missouri (June 26, 2015)

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Michael Bersin said:

June 27, 2015 at 12:36 am

…on Representative Vicky Hartzler’s (r) Facebook page:

[….] You’re on the wrong side of history, Congresswoman. Whine all you want, but this doesn’t harm you at all. I hope you’ll read the full ruling from the court because it points out some serious problems will the gay marriage ban you worked to pass: “It is now clear that the challenged laws burden the liberty of same-sex couples, and it must be further acknowledged that they abridge central precepts of equality. Here the marriage laws enforced by the respondents are in essence unequal: same-sex couples are denied all the benefits afforded to opposite-sex couples and are barred from exercising a fundamental right. Especially against a long history of disapproval of their relationships, this denial to same-sex couples of the right to marry works a grave and continuing harm. The imposition of this disability on gays and lesbians serves to disrespect and subordinate them.”
You were wrong and the court fixed your mistake. A majority of Missourians have evolved on this issue. But I hope you keep talking about it because that’s the best way to prevent young people from voting for you.

And that prompted this exchange:

[….] You haven’t evolved, you lowered your self to the deviants of the world.

[….] I get that you grew up surrounded by hatred for gay people. It’s not your fault. I won’t even try to change your opinion. But just know that the younger generations see no reason to call gay people “deviants.” They’re our family, our friends, our neighbors, and our coworkers. They just want to live their lives and be treated with dignity. The Court gave them a bit of dignity today and it doesn’t harm you one bit. Cheers.

[….] They’re not “gay”, they’re deviants! Gay means happy and there are no words to describe the sickness of homosexuality…it’s just too much of an abomination.

[….] you’re free to think homosexuality is a sickness or an abomination (so’s shrimp!), but if you’d take the time to actually get to know some gay folks, you’d see that they’re just normal people like anybody. They want to work hard, spend time with family, and do their part. My uncle served in the Army and is a wonderful person. If you knew him I’m sure you’d agree. Be aware that if you talk like that around your grandkids, they’ll probably be embarrassed by you. Have a Happy day!

[….] And how do you know she’s “on the wrong side of history”? You take the last “5 minutes of history” and are willing to toss aside all history, across all societies, that have been stable, built upon a man, woman, three kids, a dog and a cat.
Your shortsighted, myopic, feel good for the moment view will prove to have negative, far-reaching consequences.
The Court has no authority to change the age-old definition of marriage, nor to declare it a “right” for whomever wishes to define themselves however they wish to define themselves.
The denial of Natural Law will ultimately reveal the folly and foolishness of what you think is some high road and greater good. Nothing could be further from the truth [….]

Ooh, I think that struck a nerve.

[….] If you’re so hot in the biscuit about enforcing biblical law, outlaw divorce and allow polygamy. The good book tells me so…

[….] And the rest of us are doing the happy dance. Get over hate and join us.

[….] This is precisely why the republicans will never get back in the White House. Thank you!

[….] What a hateful, ugly message. The day you’re voted out of office cannot come too soon.

[….] For all the people who think the sky is falling, reflect on this: Now gay marriage won’t be in the news all the time anymore. You can move on to something else to abhor, just like conservative racist people did after the Loving v. Virginia ruling.

[….] Wow. I need to really work hard to make sure you are not re-elected. Perhaps if you did your job, like the Supreme Court did, this country would be in a better place. What have you done for us lately?

[….] Know what? No one really cares what you think. Seriously. The Supreme Court is the arbiter, as set forth in the Constitution. What part of “all” don’t you understand? It’s time you grow up, lose the key to your little fantasy world, and start living in reality. Although I’m eternally thankful you aren’t my rep, you nonetheless embarrass me.

[….] Rights are not voted on by the majority.
Equal is Equal. Anything less is unamerican.
You still have your church marriage. Although many churches are now allowing any church member to allow them to marry another unmarried church member.

[….] Sure just like marriage between interracial couples was banned or that slavery was legal. #statesrighttohate

[….] Thankfully you don’t speak for all Missourians. I’m elated that they took this stand.

[….] Representative Hartzler is as ignorant of history as she is of justice. Nothing was stolen, but equality under the law was given. Of course this would be a problem if you are a narrow minded bigot.

[….] Glad for these clear remarks. Hell will freeze over before I vote for this woman.

[….] So define it that way in your church.
But now, people have hospital visitation rights, pensions and retirements, shared property ownership, inheritance, visas, etc.
My gosh, the world will end now that we’ve extended the rights and responsibilities of selecting a “next of kin” via “marriage” to more couples.
Dang. How horrifying.

[….] Those five unelected judges didn’t steal my voice, they amplified it and upheld the laws of my Country assuring all Americans are free.

[….] It’s time to step in to the 21st century. If you aren’t on the side of #marriageequality, you are outdated and so is your mentality. It’s time to stop the hate and discrimination simply because people are different than you. It’s an archaic way of thinking and for you ridiculous politicians who can’t see that, you will find yourself voted out of office.

[….] Go away, you hateful woman.

[….] We live in America-a place where your God doesn’t trump my God (or godlessness).

[….] I’m Christian and I think this is a brilliant supreme court decision. God doesn’t say love only the ones who look and think like you. God says love everyone. Love Wins Today. Legally – this decision means that LBGTQIA people are people like heterosexuals are people, entitled to the same rights of marriage, joining of households, in life and in death that the straights have enjoyed. If your faith is based on the opression and exclusion of others – maybe you should call yourself something other than Christian.

[….] The 14th amendment trumps state law. As an elected official you’d think you would know that.

[….] Vicky, I’m ashamed that you represent my district in DC. Civil rights should never be put to a popular vote. The majority cannot vote on rights for a minority. That’s why we have the Supreme Court, to interpret the constitution. In the future, our grandchildren will read about this in history books and I hope you’re proud to be on the wrong side of history. You’ll be in good company with slave owners and other small minded people.

[….] I am happy to see the Supreme Court rectifying this wrong. Way overdo….

[….] You are wrong

[….] When are you and your party going to understand that freedom means just that – freedom? The times they are a changing and you and your narrow minded supporters are going the way of the dinosaurs.

[….] Equal protection is not a complicated concept. The definitions of religious and civil are also not complicated. Perhaps you learn them before your next screed.

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