Brandon Phelps' comments on civil unions

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At the risk of beating the issue of civil unions into the ground, I thought readers might be interested in state Rep. Brandon Phelps' comments on the subject.

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At the risk of beating the issue of civil unions into the ground, I thought readers might be interested in state Rep. Brandon Phelps' comments on the subject.

"As many in my district already know, I am a very active Christian and have always spoken out against homosexuality," Phelps said in a news release. "In recent years I have been a co-sponsor of constitutional amendments to ban gay marriage and outlaw civil unions just like SB 1716. I am disappointed by today's vote and I am proud to have voted to preserve traditional family values.

"Current Illinois law prohibits gay marriage, and I do not believe that will change anytime soon. Rest assured that I will continue working to keep marriage between one man and one woman."

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