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Jul 29, 2004
By Erin Curry
BOSTON (BP)--Though the homosexual agenda was not showcased during prime-time hours at the Democratic National Convention, it did make its way into the party's platform and onto the convention floor through a leading homosexual activist's remarks in pre-prime-time hours.
The Democratic platform states in part, "We support full inclusion of gay and lesbian families in the life of our nation and seek equal responsibilities, benefits, and protections for these families."
The platform also places the Democrats on record as opposing the proposed Federal Marriage Amendment.
"In our country, marriage has been defined at the state level for 200 years, and we believe it should continue to be defined there," the platform states. "We repudiate President Bush's divisive effort to politicize the Constitution by pursuing a 'Federal Marriage Amendment.' Our goal is to bring Americans together, not drive them apart."
Cheryl Jacques, president and executive director of the Human Rights Campaign, the nation's largest homosexual rights organization, addressed the delegates July 29 during the 6 p.m. time slot.
Jacques, who served in the Massachusetts Senate for more than a decade, began by mentioning her partner, Jennifer, and their "beautiful twin boys, Timmy and Tommy." She then said that the United States was founded in "a revolution against tyranny" -- a revolution that "has transformed into an evolution of progress."