Vicky Hartzler trying to explain her opposition to gay marriage

Vicky Hartzler (R-MO) after a town hall meeting in Butler, MO, on June 29, 2011, explaining her opposition to gay marriage to Alex, a med student from the University of Missouri.

One of Hartzler's previous statements, which Alex referred to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXPIZFY3QEc

Transcript:

HARTZLER: Ok, first of all, are you guys
with the Democrats or the Republicans?

ALEX: The 2004 amendment that you...

HARTZLER: Am I going to
see you next year?

ALEX: Well, you will when you come to Columbia.

HARTZLER: I know.

ALEX: I'll be in the front row.

HARTZLER: I just wonder, are you friendly or are you not?

DANNY: We're friendly.

ALEX: I'll ask my question and then you can figure it out.

HARTZLER: Oh no. Okay. Alright.

ALEX: The 2004 amendment to ban same-sex marriage.

HARTZLER: Oh, I'm so... I can't believe you asked me that.
It's such a surprise.

ALEX: Yeah, it's a cause of yours.

HARTZLER: I'm just so surprised.

ALEX: So that, in combination with the statement you made earlier this month where you said...

DONNA (HARTZLER STAFFER): Are you taping? Or are you taking pictures? Video?

DANNY: Yeah, sure.

DONNA: Ok.

ALEX: ...allowing same-sex marriage would start us down a slippery slope
toward things like sanctioned incest and bestiality. How do you think...

HARTZLER: No, no, no, you misunder....
That was a mis... a misunderstanding of the quote.

ALEX: Ok, so the amendment...

HARTZLER: That was really taken out of context.

ALEX: So how do you think the amendment,
how do you think that makes young people like me
who are gay feel about ourselves to come up in a society
that to us seems like doesn't value us
in the same way straight people are valued.

HARTZLER: We're not the ones changing the policy.
Ok, so you shouldn't feel bad at all. In two thousand...

ALEX: Why shouldn't I feel bad if there's an amendment,
if you champion an amendment prohibiting me from...

HARTZLER: Right now it has been the law of the land for a long time.
Marriage is between a man and a woman.
All we did in 2004 is just put that in the constitution.
So we're not changing policy at all.
And, anyway, so you shouldn't feel bad.
Anyway, It was nice to meet you guys.

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[CharlieWolf5]

@Firelmp Heh, thanks, but it's just what I do!!!!! *Howls.* ^-^

[Firelmp]

@CharlieWolf5 Well said brother! ^^

[CharlieWolf5]

@CharlieWolf5 ;-D You really deserve to prosper under the submission to the divine will of God in your life, because that's all I ever want for ALL people-- God bless, for real!!!!! ^-^

[CharlieWolf5]

@i8maggots10000 I'm finished here as well so long as you are, but sincerely, you deserve remedy from pain and happiness in your life via the love of Jesus Christ A.S.A.P.!!!!! ^-^ You REALLY deserve it, 'cause I do believe in [a] God since it's the truth for ALL, but I can see a sinful person when I see one, and you are a very sinful person!!!!! :-( Because of that, though, I really wish you a good non-sentimental life with success and lack of pain, holy lifelong heterosexual matrimony, etc.

[CharlieWolf5]

@i8maggots10000 Ah, therein lies the problem-- homosexuality loves to hide under the guise of "love", but it's far from that (more like one of Satan's lies)!!!!! :-P It's very harmful to the individual in the long run, you risk contracting AIDS or some other lethal venereal disease, and ultimately, if you remain unrepentant of your sin unto death, it will send you to Hell!!!!! o-O However, I'm here to tell you about the Truth if you'll only listen to accept it willingly for yourself!!!!! ^-^

[CharlieWolf5]

@Firelmp 'Tis!!!!! ^-^

[Firelmp]

@CharlieWolf5 Cool, I didn't know you were actually related to her somehow! That sounds awesome! ^^

[CharlieWolf5]

@i8maggots10000 Nope, that's not necessarily true-- who told you that?!? :-P

[CharlieWolf5]

@i8maggots10000 No, more like my great-grandfather's sister's granddaughter, but close enough for her to attend our family reunions annually!!!!! ^-^

[CharlieWolf5]

@i8maggots10000 Yeah, just like you and Christian are!!!!! X-D Seriously though, REAL reason CAN lead you to the Truth if you only let it!!!!! ^-^