Republicans get a pen and paper

Dave at That Bull Dog Spirit says no to the federal marriage amendment in a letter sent to Ohio's Senators:

As Republicans, you and I recognize the dangers of encroaching federal government. We know well the slippery slope that can occur when we begin tinkering with local issues on a federal level. It's dangerous territory that you're treading in now.

This amendment isn't necessary. But I'm no idealist. If you have to vote "yea" for the sake of political cover, realize this: even as you vote "yea" to this amendment, you will be voting "nay" to Republican principles. I challenge you to do what is right, to continue the Republican legacy, to let the people reach their own conclusions, instead of forcing one upon them. The legacy of Goldwater, Lincoln, and Reagan demands no less.

It's not the tolerance I would have hoped for, but it's a start, I guess. Of course he also makes reference to those darned activist judges elsewhere.

Nothing cheeses me more than the "activist judge" label. They are not legislating from the bench as the claim goes, they are simply ruling on the legality of bills already passed. If a law violates the constitution, then a judge's job is to deem that law invalid, regardless of the intention or the feelings of those who support it. Judges are not pro gay marriage or pro civil rights, they are simply pro Constitution and pro America, something we all should be.