Denver Mayor to join rally decrying effort to alter Constitution

[Ediacara]

Hickenlooper to join rally decrying effort to alter Constitution

By Mark P. Couch
Denver Post Staff Writer

Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper used some of his political clout on Thursday to denounce efforts to amend the U.S. Constitution to prohibit same-sex marriages.

The mayor, who has picked several gay and lesbian leaders to serve in his new administration, said he plans to speak against the amendment at a rally on Valentine's Day.

"I don't think that it's government's role to dictate to religious institutions what they should or should not allow," Hickenlooper said.

More at the Denver Post

[David__77]

1. Good for the mayor!

Every mayor needs to come forward--along with city council members, county supervisors, legislators, other prominent people at local and state levels. We can defeat this thing.

[Professor Hoodoo]

2. Here's more.. from the Colorado Dems

For those interested in going tomorrow to protest the amendment:

Big Valentine's Day Rally (Please forward)

RALLY! RALLY! RALLY!

HANDS OFF OUR CONSTITUTION!

"Don't Amend" Rally against Congresswoman Musgrave's Federal Marriage
Amendment.

Sponsored by Equal Rights Colorado and The GLBT Community Center of Colorado

WHERE: East steps of Denver City & County Building (1437 Bannock)

WHEN: Saturday, February 14 (Valentine's Day) at 1:00 PM

WHO: Congresswoman Diana DeGette, Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper, Donna
Red Wing, Dani Newsum and Cheryl Jacques, president and executive director of the Human Rights Campaign.

Bring your family, your children, your friends and allies! All are
welcome!



Julie DeWoody

Interim Executive Director

Colorado Democratic Party

303-623-4762