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Slovakia angers homosexualists over proposed marriage protection amendment

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English: Map of the administrative subdivisions of the Slovak Republic (1939-45) (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) BRATISLAVA, Slovakia, February 28, 2014– The former Soviet Bloc state of Slovakia has angered homosexualist campaigners by considering an amendment to the constitution that would define marriage as being between one man and one woman. The ruling Social Democratic Party ( SMER ), including some government ministers, have indicated that there is enough support in Parliament to make the change. The proposed amendment, submitted by the opposition Christian Democratic Movement (KDH) February 24, is two sentences: “Marriage is a unique bond between one man and one woman. The Slovak Republic protects marriage universally and contributes towards its well-being.”  If passed, the amendment would make it impossible for homosexualist activists in Parliament to pass “gay marriage” legislation. It is set to become one of the lead issues of the upcoming presidential el...

U.S., Canadian, other ambassadors to Slovakia push to support gay pride parade

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Image via Wikipedia Twenty prominent ambassadors to Slovakia , including the Canadian, U.S., and many European Union state ambassadors, notably Polish and Hungarian, signed a public endorsement of a homosexual pride parade that took place this week. The Duhovy or “Rainbow” Pride parade took place on June 4 in Bratislava , Slovakia.  Participants demanded legalized same-sex “marriage” and the right to adopt children. Despite the fact that many of the states the ambassadors represent do not support the goals and aims of the demonstration, the 20 ambassadors said they “stand both literally and figuratively with parade participants as they peacefully assemble to stand up for their human rights, and raise awareness of the LGBT community in Slovakia.” In response, a group of 22 Slovak intellectuals, writers, and former politicians, including former Prime Minister of Slovakia , Jan Carnogursky , former Interior Minister, Vladimir Palko , and former Slovak Ambassador to Canada, Anto...