Bachmann described Minnesota as “a very hostile liberal state,” while discussing the legislative process around the ballot question that could ban same-sex marriage in the state’s constitution.
A representative of a bisexual group said the statement perpetuates stereotypes about bisexuals.
The National Organization for Marriage, which is a part of Minnesota for Marriage, has opposed regulations of its campaign activity in almost every state it has operated in
Following years of controversy about bullying in her district, U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann responded to an online petition.
Known as the Berean League, the group fought repeals of sodomy laws and published literature that depicted
An organizer of the equal rights group said that gay Catholics get married for the same reason as anyone else: “to make a lifetime commitment of love and responsibility, and to celebrate that solemn promise in front of God and their families.”
The federal Department of Education and the Department of Justice have also launched investigations into the district after the suicide deaths of nine students in the past two years, several of whom were known to identify as LGBT.
Minnesota has as many married same-sex couples as Iowa, where same-sex marriage has been legal for two years.
State Rep. John Kriesel (R-Cottage Grove) condemned the incident, saying, “If someone is brave enough to risk their life and serve their country in a time of war, let them serve. Who cares if they are gay?”
The Minnesota Catholic Conference has joined arms with Minnesota for Marriage, which supports a constitutional same-sex marriage ban.
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