Iowa Republicans for Freedom supports individual liberty for same-sex couples seeking civil marriage recognition from our government. Religious organizations have, and should continue to have, the freedom to choose how they define marriage within their congregations, but we believe the government should not deny the freedom of civil marriage to any couple based on gender.
Iowa Republicans for Freedom is lead by former Iowa Senator Jeff Angelo. Angelo served in the Iowa Senate for 12 years, where he was lead sponsor on a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage in Iowa. In January 2011 at a public hearing on the Iowa House floor, Angelo announced his change of position and his active support of same-sex couples.
With over 130 members strong and counting, IRFF will provide a voice to Iowa Republicans who agree that civil marriage is a freedom that should not be denied to same-sex couples. All Republicans in Iowa who agree are invited to join IRFF.
Our Iowa State Motto could not be more correct.
Our Liberties we Prize and our Rights we will maintain.”
As a staunch conservative, I cannot understand why the Government should have any say in who we marry and what kind of marriages are ok. Sure I understand there are religious issues that people may have but not political. I see nothing in our constitution which would prevent same sex couples from getting married. This is about equality for all people, period.
It is refreshing to learn about Iowa Republicans for Freedom. I was beginning to wonder if there were really any true old school Republicans left… Thank you for the work you are doing.
It’s groups like this that make me think there is still hope for the Republican party.
if we think we will win elections with anti-abortion, anti-gay rights as our banner as opposed to the economy, jobs, illegal immigration, etc., we will lose a lot of elections and thereby our ability to affect taxes and spending agendas.
The editorial today by Jeff Angelo brought a smile to my face. Finally, someone who made sense about what Iowa republicans should stand for – freedom. I am a republican with friends and family that are gay and it angers me that my party has a platform that wants to discriminate against them. Leave these people alone and get the government out of their private business. The law has passed. Let’s worry about things that really matter – jobs and a balanced budget. By the way, Cindy Golding’s stance on the same sex issue was the reason I voted for a democrat.