Why is a constitutional marriage amendment needed in Florida?
A marriage amendment would prevent state courts from legalizing “gay marriage” and would protect the natural definition of marriage (one man, one woman) within the Florida Constitution. Is Florida facing a “gay marriage” lawsuit? Yes. A lawsuit seeking the legalization of “gay marriage” is making its way through state court, and eventually could end up before the Florida Supreme Court. If the lawsuit is successful, then Florida would be forced to legalize “gay marriage. Florida is one of nine states involved in a “gay marriage” lawsuit. The others are Connecticut, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Iowa, Oklahoma, California and Washington. Liberal groups such as the American Civil Liberties Unions are filing the suits. But doesn’t Florida already have a law banning “gay marriage”? Yes. But laws – unlike constitutional amendments – can be overturned in state court. This occurred in California and Washington state, both of which saw state courts strike down their respective laws banning “g
