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Published: 8\/4\/2012 - Updated: 9 hours ago <\/p>\n
BY CASEY SUMNER BLADE STAFF WRITER <\/p>\n
Libertarian Party vice presidential candidate James Gray teamed up with gay-marriage advocates today to endorse a ballot initiative that would define marriage in Ohios Constitution as a union of two consenting adults. <\/p>\n
About 15 supporters of \"marriage equality\" and the Libertarian Party attended a news conference outside the Lucas County courthouse, where Mr. Gray praised the proposed amendment, which supporters plan to put on the 2013 general election ballot -- provided they can gather the necessary signatures. <\/p>\n
Its a question of liberty and commitment, said Mr. Gray. <\/p>\n
The vice presidential candidate also took the opportunity to criticize President Obama's handling of the issue. <\/p>\n
President Obama came out in support of gay marriage, but then he calls it a state issue. What does that mean? It means he doesnt have to do anything about it, he said. Its shallow. <\/p>\n
Ian James, the co-founder of FreedomOhio, the organization proposing the amendment, also spoke to thank the Libertarian Party for their support. Weve found a wonderful working relationship with the Libertarian Party, he said. Its a match made in heaven. <\/p>\n
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