RALLY FOR MARRIAGE AMENDMENT IN MARYLAND: From the Washington Post

Hundreds of opponents of same-sex marriage rallied in front of the Maryland State House yesterday, filling a pedestrian mall north of the capitol with placards, shouts and speeches calling on the General Assembly to pass an amendment to the state Constitution barring such marriages.

"Maryland is a battleground," U.S. Rep. Roscoe G. Bartlett (R-Md.) told the crowd. "We need to make sure our unelected judges here in Maryland understand the will of the people."

Maryland law defines marriage as between a man and woman, but some lawmakers have said they fear the law will not be adequately enforced. So for several years, they have pushed for a constitutional amendment specifically barring such unions.

Del. Charles R. Boutin (R-Harford) said yesterday that he will again submit a bill calling for such an amendment. A similar measure died in committee last year before reaching the House floor, and supporters expect an uphill battle again this year. Amendments must win support from three-fifths of the lawmakers in each chamber, then be placed on the ballot for consideration by voters.

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