ANN ARBOR, MI – The Thomas More Law Center today praised Attorney General Michael Cox for his defense of Michigan’s constitutional amendment banning same sex marriage, and at the same time blasted the Governor and several public universities for supporting the homosexual agenda’s efforts to thwart the will of the people.
The Law Center’s comments came in response to yesterday’s Michigan Supreme Court ruling that the constitutional amendment banning same same-sex marriages blocks Michigan governments, cities, and state universities from offering “domestic partnership” benefits to homosexual couples.
The Thomas More Law Center, a national Christian public interest law firm based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, played a significant role in drafting the language of the constitutional amendment. The Law Center also filed a friend of the court brief on behalf of “Citizens for the Protection of Marriage,” urging the Michigan Supreme Court to affirm the Court of Appeals ruling.
Richard Thompson, President and Chief Counsel of the Thomas More Law Center commented, “The Law Center applauds the courageous actions of Michigan Attorney General Michael A. Cox for defending the will of the people. Unfortunately, the same accolades cannot be given to the Governor of Michigan, Jennifer Granholm, who decided to abrogate her responsibilities as the chief executive officer of the state by withdrawing her name and office from upholding the law, and then changing sides—siding with the homosexual groups that opposed the amendment.”
Thompson also decried the efforts of several publicly financed universities, including the University of Michigan, Michigan State, Eastern Michigan, and Wayne State Universities; which sided with the homosexual groups and used tax dollars in an attempt to defeat the will of the very people from whom they owe their existence.
Thompson went on to say, “The language that the Law Center helped craft for this Amendment has proven to be the model for the rest of the country on how to protect traditional marriage. This ruling not only affirms the lower court ruling, but affirms the institution of marriage. In effect, it strengthens the institution and will preserve it for generations to come.”
Michigan citizens voted overwhelmingly in 2004 to adopt a state constitutional ban on same-sex marriage, by nearly 60%. Yesterday’s 5-2 decision affirms a state Court of Appeals ruling.
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled that ‘benefits’ cannot be given on the basis of a ‘same-sex domestic partnership.’
Michigan’s constitutional amendment provides in pertinent part, “…the union of one man and one woman in marriage shall be the only agreement recognized as a marriage or similar union for any purpose.” The amendment is intended to prohibit courts or other efforts to impose same-sex marriage, polygamy, or any other form of counterfeit “marriage” on the state.
The Thomas More Law Center defends and promotes the religious freedom of Christians, time-honored family values, and the sanctity of human life through litigation, education, and related activities. It does not charge for its services. The Law Center is supported by contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations, and is recognized by the IRS as a section 501(c)(3) organization. You may reach the Thomas More Law Center at (734) 827-2001 or visit our website at www.thomasmore.org.