This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on March 17, 2006). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.
Here’s a thing of beauty:
On Wednesday, March 1st, 2006, in Annapolis at a hearing on the proposed Constitutional Amendment to prohibit gay marriage, Jamie Raskin, professor of law at AU, was requested to testify.
At the end of his testimony, Republican Senator Nancy Jacobs said: “Mr. Raskin, my Bible says marriage is only between a man and a woman. What do you have to say about that?”
Raskin replied: “Senator, when you took your oath of office, you placed your hand on the Bible and swore to uphold the Constitution. You did not place your hand on the Constitution and swear to uphold the Bible.”
The room erupted into applause.
(via Pharyngula)
Wow. That should be put in a dictionary under the definition of “snappy comeback.”
One might even say that the senator got served.
Slightly off.
Just slightly, though, and it’s still a damn good line.
I love that. That is an awesome line and pretty much sums up my opinion of the whole thing.