Brad Carson on Civil Rights Former Democratic Rep (OK-2); 2004 former Senate challenger

Preserve marriage between one man and one woman

Carson said, "Marriage is the bedrock of our society. This hallowed institution between one man and one woman is one of the most sacred in the history of the world. As a life-long Southern Baptist, I firmly believe that marriage is and must remain a consecrated union between one man and one woman. I was the first member of the Oklahoma delegation to publicly call for a ban on gay marriage. Today I cast my vote against gay marriage. I am committed to maintaining the traditional definition of marriage throughout the United States."

Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage.

Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance.

Supports anti-flag desecration amendment.

Supports granting Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag. Proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.

Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender.

Title: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women. Summary: States that equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.

Establish a national holiday honoring Native Americans.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that schools across the Nation should teach about the role of Native Americans in American history and culture and lead community service projects that further that education; and that there should be a legal public holiday honoring Native Americans.

Rated 67% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record.

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• Your right to due process - fair treatment by the government whenever the loss of your liberty or property is at stake.Your right to privacy - freedom from unwarranted government intrusion into your personal and private affairs.

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