August 11, 2003

Heterosexual vs. Homosexual Marriage in Canada

For immediate Release

This survey of 2200 respondents conducted by ROBBINS SCE Research throughout 10 provinces in Canada was taken between July 28th and August 8, 2003. This survey sought respondent’s opinions on the subject of retaining marriage as a heterosexual institution and of homosexual’s adopting children. This survey has a margin of error of 3.5% 19 times out of 20. This survey was sponsored by Reform BC.

Question #1

Are you FOR or AGAINST retaining the word “marriage” to mean the legal union of a heterosexual man and woman?

      FOR - 69%
      AGAINST - 28%
      Undecided - 03%

Question #2

Should two homosexuals be allowed to adopt children?

      NO - 74%
      Yes - 14%
      Undecided - 12%

Commentary:

We stayed away from the term “same-sex” as it has merely become a description not found in any dictionary. Homosexual is one who has a desire for another person of the same sex. A Lesbian is a female homosexual.

There has been much discussion on providing benefits to homosexual couples but not to heterosexual couples who are not married. Reform BC is opposed to that inequality. If government decides to extend benefits to anyone outside of marriage, then life-style should not be a determinate factor .It should be extended to all.

For More Information contact:
Ron Gamble, Leader
PO Box 466, Surrey Main Surrey, BC V3T 5B7
Phone: 604-980-7779
E-mail: info@reformbc.net
Web site: www.reformbc.net