Anderson explains why he filed repeal of same-sex marriage ban

Del. Anderson (R) provided a long explanation of why he filed to repeal of same-sex marriage ban

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Update

In an update to the story from this morning, Del. Tim Anderson (R-Va Beach) explains why he filed a resolution to repeal the unconstitutional ban on same-sex marriage in Virginia. The provision was placed into the Constitution 16 years ago and defines marriage as being between a man and a woman.

Read the full explanation that Anderson provided to Virginia Scope along with some reactions below:

“I have filed the resolution to repeal the same-sex marriage constitutional prohibition in the Virginia Constitution. Why? Here are 7 reasons I am sponsoring this change: