Date: Mon, 23 Oct 1995 15:19:44
From: davidbat@megaweb.com (David Batterson)
Subject: text of newest OCA gay-bashing measure

Wasn't sure if you had seen this yet!

The latest proposed ballot initiative from the Oregon Citizens Alliance
(OCA) would add the following to Article I of the Oregon Constitution:

1. Minority status shall not be based on sexual behavior or desires;
therefore,
(a) Children, students and employees shall not be advised, instructed
or taught by any government agency, department or political subdivision
that a person's sexual behavior or desire is the legal or social
equivalent to existing minority civil rights classifications.
(b) The People find that to be morally opposed to certain sexual
behaviors such as homosexuality, when based upon a person's
convictions, is a Right of Conscience in accord with Article I Section
2 and 3 of this Constitution.  Such objection produced by one's moral
standards and values is therefore not discrimination relating to civil
rights, nor shall it be considered so by any unit of state or local
government; therefore,
    (1) Public funds shall not be expended in a manner that has purpose
or effect of expressing approval of homosexuality.
    (2) Marital status shall not be recognized or spousal benefits
awarded on the basis of homosexuality.
2. Though subsection one is established and in effect, no licenses,
permits, services or benefits shall be denied any person otherwise due
under existing statute; nor shall the holding or exercise of any rights
guaranteed by the Constitution of the State of Oregon or of the United
States of America be deprived, nullified or diminished.
3. Though subsection one is established and in effect, with regard to
public employees, it shall be generally considered that a person's
private lawful sexual behavior is a non-job related factor, provided
such consideration does not violate any provision of this Act or of the
Constitution of the United States.
4. Though subsection one is established and in effect, books or
literature in public libraries which promote or express approval of
homosexuality shall be kept from minors; access made available only
under parental supervision.  Such material must meet local standards
established through the existing library review process.
5. The term minority status shall refer to any class or category of
individuals created in the law as a special civil rights classification
such as race, religion, gender, national origin, etc.
6. The people intend that if any part of this enactment be found
unconstitutional, the remaining parts shall survive in full force and
effect.  This Act shall be in all parts self-executing.  For the
purpose of this Act, every Oregon resident and non-profit entity doing
business in the State of Oregon has standing.