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VoteOnMarriage.org Launches Radio Campaign

VoteOnMarriage.org has launched a series of :30 and :60 radio advertisements aimed at urging legislators to vote on the Marriage Amendment on November 9.

Airing in a variety of news and talk radio outlets, the ads highlight the quotes from newspaper editorials condemning the legislature for failing to take a vote on the marriage amendment last July. Variations of the ad call on citizens to hold their legislators accountable and urge them to support the people's right to a vote on marriage.

"We want citizens statewide to know that the legislature's track record on the marriage amendment has been abysmal. They are not being responsive to the will of the people and they must be held accountable to hold a vote as required by our constitution," said Kris Mineau, president of the Massachusetts Family Institute and spokesman for VoteOnMarriage.org.

In one spot, quotes from editorials in The Boston Globe, The MetroWest Daily News and The Eagle-Tribune punctuate the legislature's lack of accountability to the people. Other spots reference issues of vital importance to citizens that the legislature continues to avoid, namely Big Dig accountability, the tax rollback and, of course, the marriage amendment.

The full text and audio files of the ads can be found below:

Spot A - CLICK HERE to listen
Last July, The Metro West Daily News called for an, "honest debate, and an honorable vote" on the Marriage Amendment. But the state legislature stalled a vote twice to avoid accountability. The Boston Globe said that, "no principled argument" justified the "Marriage Amendment" delay and The Lawrence Eagle Tribune called it, "the coward's way out." Let's hold Beacon Hill accountable this November. Call your legislators today 617-722-2000 and demand they do their job and Let the People Vote on Marriage. Paid for by VoteOnMarriage.org

Spot B - CLICK HERE to listen
Last July, Beacon Hill legislators stalled a vote on the Marriage Amendment for a second time. Then they ran in circles over the Big Dig disaster, and again refused to reduce the income tax rate to 5% -- as the people voted. It's time to hold Beacon Hill accountable. Tell them to support your right to vote on marriage. Call your state senator and representative today at (617) 722-2000. We the People say: Let the People Vote on Marriage. Paid for by VoteOnMarriage.org

Spot C - CLICK HERE to listen

Last July, Beacon Hill legislators didn't inspire much confidence in the voters. They recessed a vote on the Marriage Amendment again, refusing to send it to be voted on by the people, even though 170,000 citizens signed petitions so voters could decide on the definition of marriage. Then they ran in circles over the Big Dig disaster. And during the budget debate, again refused to reduce the income tax rate to 5% -- as the people voted. Is the legislature out of touch, or do they just think they're untouchable? We the People need to hold Beacon Hill accountable on the marriage amendment and let them know they answer to us. On November 9, lawmakers will vote on whether the People or the Courts should decide the definition of marriage. We the People say: Let the People Vote on Marriage. Call your state senator and representative today at (617) 722-2000. Tell them to let the people vote on marriage. Paid for by VoteOnMarriage.org