http://familyfoundation.org/2012/04/property-rights-fight-flashback/ Just another WordPress site Fri, 24 May 2013 20:15:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://familyfoundation.org/2012/04/property-rights-fight-flashback/#comment-14779 Governor McDonnell Signs Religious Liberty Protections « The Family Foundation Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:15:59 +0000 http://familyfoundation.org/?p=13565#comment-14779 [...] Also, please send a note of thanks to the patrons of the legislation. Both Senator Jeff McWaters (R-8, Virginia Beach) and Delegate Todd Gilbert (R-15, Woodstock) withstood the hysteria of the homosexual lobby, its defenders in the legislature and their bullying tactics to see this legislation through. They deserve a great deal of appreciation for standing firm during a difficult battle — one where opponents attempted dozens of amendments that would have watered down the bill and used misleading rhetoric to describe the legislation. These are not easy battles to fight, and legislators who are willing to stand tall and carry these important pro-family bills must receive our gratitude (and not only now, but during the session, as well, when the heat is the hottest). It’s not easy to pass a bill of this magnitude, much less in its first year. [...]

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