Someone on the website knowthyfactsnotthyneighbors.blogspot.com was posing as Gregg Jackson from the radio show The Pundit Review on WRKO. An email was sent to WRKO, and the thread was taken down for a day. When the thread was put back up there was an explanation given. This explanation leads me to one of two conclusions; the webmaster could have been the person posing as "Gregg", or it actually was Gregg Jackson, which explains his book being promoted on this website. Go to the website, read the explanation given by the webmaster at the bottom of the comments, and notice a few things:
All the hyperlinks for people's names worked fine before the webmaster took this thread down. Each person's name was attached to one hyperlink that they chose for themselves as one would expect. Anyone that knows anything about computers should agree that the explanation given does not seem to carry any truth to it.
1. All the time and date stamps are one right after another, all on July 28. This could have only been done by the webmaster reposting them, or someone of equal authority, yet there are no other contributors on this site. He forgot the time and date stamps would prove he manually manipulated the posts. The original posts started on July 22 and ended prior to July 27, when the thread was taken down temporarily.
2. Look at my post at 9:43AM and see how it is posted twice. I only posted it once.
3. Look at the same post again and see that my name does not have a hyperlink and the other post right after it does. This is proof he was stripping the names of their original hyperlinks and forgot to add a new one in. Very sloppy work.
4. The explanation given by the webmaster suggests that he re-posted this thread as it was found, with the errors intact, in an attempt to prove himself innocent of any fraud. If that was true the link to the Pundit Review would still be there, but it is not.
5. I believe the webmaster comes back on as "Gregg" and thanks himself for solving the problem, misspelling his own name when referring to the radio show host. I'd like to know how the problem solved if the links are still screwed up? I believe bringing back "Gregg" to defend and rebuke is the elaboration of a bad liar.
6. The only believable explanation as to why the webmaster would go through all this effort would be to save his own ass, hence my opinion that he is "Gregg".
7. On a different Thread titled, Gay Marriage Debate on Pundit Review Radio the webmaster admits he uses phony names, and I quote, "I am caller number '8' under the false name of 'Mike'...". This proves he has a history of using false names.
8. I think I may even have a clue as to exactly who this is. On the thread State Rep. Festa, the responding letter from Rep. Festa starts off, "Dear Paul", a clue that he again overlooked. I suspect this webmaster is none other than Paul Jamieson, a man banned from the KnowThyNeighbor.org website for being abusive and posting under multiple false names. He has been accused many times by many people that he is a paid troublemaker. His ties to Article 8 Alliance are self evident with Tyler Dawbin's (An admitted member of Atricle 8 Alliance) high presence on this website. It makes me wonder how far this all falls from Massachusetts Family Institute's Kris Mineau, the ring leader of the anti-gay marriage petition in Massachusetts.
It is a common tactic on web logs to see the opponents of gay marriage use multiple aliases and phony emails as they post. They want people to perceive their support as being stronger than it actually is. The fact that their support is not strong at all is proven in their need to commit this fraud. If you look to knowthyneighbor.org you will see a thread in September titled, Will the Real Mr. Intimidation Please Stand Up. I believe that this Mr. Intimidation and the webmaster of knowthyfactnotthyneighbors.blogspot.com are the same person, Paul Jamieson. It would seem foolish to me to think that someone who so virulenty hated and was so obsesively active against gay marriage would just go away because we told them to. I believe I have found how he has been spending part of his time.
Why is the issue of fraud so important? Because these are the same people who brought Massachusetts the anti-gay marriage petition and if people are going to vote on this issue, they should know how dishonest the people against gay marriage are. These are the same people that swear no fraud was committed when gathering signatures for the petition. If that were true there would be no criminal investigation. I think Angela McElroy's testimony at the Election Committee Hearing last Fall sums it up well. If you did not get a chance to see her, here is a link to a Fox 25 investigative report: Angela McElroy.
At the time this letter was submitted the webmaster still has not caught his mistakes when he manually manipulated the hyperlinks attached to people's names on the thread in question. The time and date stamps are one right after the other as he re-posted what he changed. Check it out for yourself and you will understand how red handed he is caught in his lie. This story is still an exclusive. I am hoping to publish this and give more readers get a chance to see this lie before the thread is removed or further altered.
There is one question I want to leave you with; are these people you can trust?
I have cut and pasted this website thread as it is since I know this post will be read by my opposition, and they will likely take it down when they realize they are caught in a lie. Below is a copy of the entire thread as it stands August 3, 12:54pm:
Saturday, July 22, 2006
What is a Marriage?
I have been having a conversation between myself and "John" on my site here. Below is some of that dialog regarding the human condition of homosexual behavior and what marriage means.
John, you said:
"If you look throughout history you can find homosexuality in every country throughout time. It does not need to be proven as genetic to be a part of the human condition."
Definition of the human condition:
The human condition encompasses the totality of the experience of being human and living human lives. As mortal entities, there are a series of biologically determined events which are common to most human lives, and some which are inevitable for all. The ongoing way in which humans react to or cope with these events is the human condition. However, understanding the precise nature and scope of what is meant by the human condition is itself a philosophical problem.
If you want to live you're chosen lifestyle in a philosophical bubble that is up to you. I, on the other hand, am going to live a lifestyle that works because it is what is MEANT to be not what I can philosophically argue for.
John, you said:
"That's the thing though. You are not a part of my marriage, its private between Ray and I."
If marriage were truly a private affair, which it is not, then same-sex marriages would have little impact on anyone's family. But marriage is just as much about the community as it is about the individuals, perhaps even more so. That's why marriages are public ceremonies, whether in churches or before civil authorities, and are regulated by laws. Marriage is a societal agreement.
No marriage is an island. Every marriage touches the community as a universally human community norm - a rule embraced by society for who we conduct ourselves sexually and domestically, and what we provide for children to meet their developmental needs. And every society must have a norm for what it expects and what it will NOT allow. Marriage is that social norm for the family. As humans, we are all connected and our decisions and actions - both public and private - DO affect other people, even if it is indirect and not always evident. There are no truly private marriages.
posted by SCIA at 4:36 PM
17 Comments:
Gregg said...
Scia, you are absolutely correct in your coherent and logical rebuttals to John's specious assertions. Great analysis.There are so many ways in which redefining marriage as a non-exclusive legal union can and does affect society. To claim that society and culture would not change in any way due to the redefining of the oldest social and family institution in history is disingenuous and immensely myopic. Our society has already changed in many ways here in Mass now that the activist MSJC (Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court) has unilaterally usurped the legislative authority of "we the people" via our elected reps. Now that homosexual "marriage" has been deemed "legal" by the MSJC, there has been a concerted effort to radically alter the curriculum in many public schools starting in pre-K. One need only consider Dr. Parker's situation in Lexington to see some of the inchoate cultural ramifications of homosexual "marriage." I have no problem with whatever "life-style" two "consenting adults" choose (although I don't take part in the pc glamorization of homosexuality since I consider it to be aberrant, immoral, and self-destructive behavior) However, determining the legal definition of marriage is purely a legislative issue that must be decided via "we the people." End of story. That is how our constitutional republican form of govt works. If the majority in mass decides that they want to redefine marriage, then so be it. I will accept the vote of the people. What I will not accept as a tax-paying citizen of the Commonwealth is 4 unbelted judges imposing their personal preferences upon me and legislating from the bench. And nobody who supports our constitutional form of govt with specific enumerated powers for each branch of gvot should either regardless of their sexual proclivities.
9:25 AM, July 28, 2006
John Hosty said...
Thomas Jefferson, in his 1st inaugural address in 1801 said, “Though the will of the majority is in all cases to prevail, that will to be rightful must be reasonable. The minority possess their equal rights, which equal law must protect, and to violate would be oppression".There are some things we should not have the power to vote on. No one has the right to make into law their morality. Feel free to live as you like and pursue your own happiness, so long it is not at my expense. The gay community is not going to go back in the closet. The days of us being afraid of public strutiny and violence is over, and they are not coming back. Get used to the fact that we have found our voice. Whether you can temporarily deny our rights or not, our influence remains. This is what I have been trying to tell you. You think that ending gay marriage is going to curtail our influence, but it won't. I find it ironic that in fighting the gay communities rights our opponents have brought more attention to our plight than we could have ever done on our own.I also find it ironic that our opposition can be so insensitive to the level of discrimination and abuse the gay community survives, and then ask us to think of their needs.
9:29 AM, July 28, 2006
Gregg said...
John,You stated:Thomas Jefferson, in his 1st inaugural address in 1801 said, "Though the will of the majority is in all cases to prevail, that will to be rightful must be reasonable. The minority possess their equal rights, which equal law must protect, and to violate would be oppression". I doubt he was talking about homosexual marriage. In fact, I would argue that as a defender of federalsim, Jefferson would have been an emphatic opponent of the judiciary redefining marriage w/out the consent of the people. You said:"There are some things we should not have the power to vote on. No one has the right to make into law their morality. Feel free to live as you like and pursue your own happiness, so long it is not at my expense." No, actually our common law is essentially a reflection of the collective morality of the citizenry. That is what the law is. Every law that is enacted is essentially a reflection of somebody's collective morality/ethics. Actually, your asertion denies the very foundation of our common law which is that "we the people" via the legislative process have the unequivocal "right" to impose our collective morality via the law. When we outlaw polygamy, for example, we the people are imposing our "morality" and enshrining it into law. You said;"The gay community is not going to go back in the closet. The days of us being afraid of public strutiny and violence is over, and they are not coming back. Get used to the fact that we have found our voice."That's great. Have a "voice." Just don't seek to radically redefine the legal definition of marriage via judicial fiat. All we ask is that you be "tolerant" of the constitutionally proscirbed legislative process. You said:"Whether you can temporarily deny our rights or not, our influence remains. This is what I have been trying to tell you. You think that ending gay marriage is going to curtail our influence, but it won't."Marriage is not a universal "right." It is a legally proscrbed and specifically enumerated legal privaledge which the state can and does limit and enforce. You have the "right" to marry. You just can't arbitrarily redefine the legal definition of marriage via judicail fiat. You, in actuality, have no "right" to subvert the legally proscribed constitutional process. Court don't make law. We the people via our elected reps do. Period. You said:"I find it ironic that in fighting the gay communities rights our opponents have brought more attention to our plight than we could have ever done on our own."What "plight" are you referring. Gays are more educated and earn more and live a higher std of living than any where else in the world. You want to talk about "plight?" Try being a homosexual in an Islamic country. They be-head you. You said:"I also find it ironic that our opposition can be so insensitive to the level of discrimination and abuse the gay community survives, and then ask us to think of their needs."What "discrimination" are you talking about. Opposing the unilateral redefining of marriage is no more "discrimination" than opposing any other effort to redefine any other law from the bench ( i.e. Kelo or Roe which "discriminated" against property owners and babies in hte womb respectively). All laws "discriminate" in one way or another. Laws are enacted by societies that reflect the moral preferences of the citizenry that coincide with natural law. Practices such as incest, bigamy, polygamy, and pedophilia are all sexual "relationships" which society has deemed to be immoral and without legal justification and protections and therefore discriminated against. The analogy between banning homosexual marriage and laws which banned interracial marriage is not an accurate comparison. Anti-miscegenation laws were struck down by the Supreme Court in 1967 (Loving v. Virginia) because they frustrated the core purpose of marriage in order to sustain a racist legal order. In Loving v. Virginia the institution of marriage was not redefined. The court concluded that using race to deny a couple the right to legally marry was discriminatory. Yet it did not change the legal definition that marriage be confined to an exclusive union of one man and one woman. While advocates of homosexual "marriage" claim to be the victims of discrimination, they have no legal precedent to reinforce their central position. Thus it is fallacious reasoning to draw a parallel between racial discrimination and illegality of the so-called "same-sex marriage." Marriage laws were not invented to persecute or deny specific rights to homosexuals. Marriage laws in our country reinforce an institution that over thousands of years in thousands of cultures provided the foundation for stable societies.
9:31 AM, July 28, 2006
John Hosty said...
Thomas Jefferson was speaking about a principle. People deserve their freedom of religion. To oppress a group simply because you do not agree with their beliefs is not an American way. "No, actually our common law is essentially a reflection of the collective morality of the citizenry."This is the type of comment I mean when I say you use opinions as facts. There is no collective morality in such a diverse culture as our own. Laws were made to make sure we don't step on each others toes when it comes to this subject. There is no might makes right in our Constitution.I pray that some day you can find hapiness and peace, just not at my expense and I'll resiprocate the respect. That is the American way, "good walls make good neighbors." ~Robert FrostI enjoyed reading your post. It reminds me of SCIA and how he posts and comments... :)
9:32 AM, July 28, 2006
Gregg said...
JohnYou did not respond to one of my coherent and cogent arguments/rebuttals to your rediculous claims. I will assume you concurs with my assessment!Aside from that you claim:"This is the type of comment I mean when I say you use opinions as facts. There is no collective morality in such a diverse culture as our own. Laws were made to make sure we don't step on each others toes when it comes to this subject. There is no might makes right in our Constitution." Yes John there is a 'collective morality' called majority rule which governs our legislative process. That is not an "opinion" John. And our laws reflect the collective majority. You may want to read the constitution- specifically article 1 to find out more how laws are made. Laws are made to govern how we as a society act. Yes certain laws are enacted to protect minorities, but all laws are enacted by the constitutionally legally proscribed manner - via legislative bodies not unelected judges. If you want to change the law and redefine marriage, then convice enough voters that homosexual marriage is good for society . Until such a time, please respect the rule of law and our constitutionally proscribed legal process. It is obvious John that you probably have never read the U.S. constitution. Now may be a good time for that.
9:35 AM, July 28, 2006
John Hosty said...
How smug you sound assumimg I have not read the constitution. Let us review:Amendment ICongress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. I exercise my right to freedom of religion, and my beliefs are that God loves me just the way I am, and so should you. I respect all people's rights to believe and follow what they wish, and so should you.Amendment VNo person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation. I bring this up because I am not to be mass tried in court with the rest of the gay community because I am my own man. I demand due process to hear why I personally should not marry. Stating globally that all gay people are the same and should not be trusted with marriage is insane.Amendment XIVSection 1. All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.Deprive liberty...what would you call preventing a whole group of people from marrying? Amendment XVSection 1. The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude. Section 2. The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. I bring this up because the spirit of this amendment speaks of fairness and equality. Our Founders were smart enough to realize that our country would change and grow in different directions, that's why it is vague.Amendment XXVISection 1. The right of citizens of the United States, who are 18 years of age or older, to vote, shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any state on account of age. I cite this amendment because again its spirit is not to deny a group of citizens a right. If you are old enough to die for this country, you are old enough to vote in my opinion. Yes I have read the Constitution, and I know that in its spirit it does not suggest that we should stand in the way of each other's hapiness.The next generation is about to take over, and they approve of gay marriage by 70%. This is about to be game over, would you care to discuss how we can live together in harmony like you said?
9:37 AM, July 28, 2006
Gregg said...
John,Amendment ICongress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. You said:"I exercise my right to freedom of religion, and my beliefs are that God loves me just the way I am, and so should you. I respect all people's rights to believe and follow what they wish, and so should you."What does this have to do with homosexual marriage and redefining the legal definition of marraige via judicail fiat? Your argument makes zero sense. Your religious beliefs have nothing to do with whether you should be able to redefine marriage via activist courts. Waht are you talking about? If my mom wants to "marry" my sister do I have to "respect" and condone their marrying one another? Does the 1st amendment guarantee them that "right?" Do you even know who the primary author of the 1st Amendment was? Do you know why the 1st Amendment was ratified? Your comment makes me think that this is the first time you have ever read it b/c you are woefully inept in your analysis. When you begin from a standpoint of fallacious logic, everything tha tyou extrapolate from that point forward becomes total inadiapherous error. Your comment perfectly illustrates that axiomatic fact. Amendment VNo person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation. You said:"I bring this up because I am not to be mass tried in court with the rest of the gay community because I am my own man. I demand due process to hear why I personally should not marry. Stating globally that all gay people are the same and should not be trusted with marriage is insane."Huh? Those who seek to legally vote on marriage via the proscribed consittuionally mandated process is not "insane" It's what free people do in a free society John. Nobody ever said Homosexuals can't marry. They just can't redefine marriage and marry people of the same sex, or multiple people, or their sitster, or dog for that matter. Why is this so difficult for you to grasp? You are your own "man?" What. Your obvious lack of understanding of the "due process" clause of hte Bill of Rights really trivializes its vital significance with regard to personal liberty and equality under the law. If anybody deserves "due process" its developing babies in the womb at 6 months who are murdered by aboritionists. They deserve "due process" and "equal protection." You enjoy "due process" under the law. I challenge you to cite one example of how you are being denied your "due process." Do you even know what the origins of this amendment are? Do you know who authored it or why? It is obvious you don't have a clue. Amendment XIVSection 1. All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. Deprive liberty...what would you call preventing a whole group of people from marrying? Again, you are not barred from marriage? You just can't unilaterally change the law via juciial fiat. If you want to redefine marriage laws, you have to do so via the legislative process. That's how constitutions are amended John and (laws changed). If any group deserves due process of the law its teh groups who seek to amend the consittution in the legally proscribed manner. Liberty is not equivalent to judicial activism. Amendment XVSection 1. The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude. Section 2. The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. You said:"I bring this up because the spirit of this amendment speaks of fairness and equality. Our Founders were smart enough to realize that our country would change and grow in different directions, that's why it is vague."Uh. no. you may want to educate yourself on why the 15th amendment was ratified. It had to do with ending voter discrimination based on skin color and race. I would ask you to provide one legal scholar who has ever cited the 15th amendment to support homosexuals being able to redefine marrige. You have proven with that inane statement that you have no fundamental or even remote understanding of the Consitution. Amendment XXVISection 1. The right of citizens of the United States, who are 18 years of age or older, to vote, shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any state on account of age. You said:"I cite this amendment because again its spirit is not to deny a group of citizens a right. If you are old enough to die for this country, you are old enough to vote in my opinion."And what the hell does this have to do with homosexual "marriage?" This is as preposterous as it is risible. You are not serious with this statement are you?" its spirit is not to deny a group of citizens a right. " No, the 26th amendment was ratified to establish the voting age at 18 nation wide. What the hell does the voting age have to do with homosexual marriage? I feel like I'm debating with a 5 year old. Sorry but that is the truth. You said:"Yes, I have read the Constitution, and I know that in its spirit it does not suggest that we should stand in the way of each other's hapiness."And which constitutional hisorians support that view? I think you may want to take a refresher course. The Constitution provides the enumerated powers of govt and the unalianable rights of the citizenry. But you have in no way provided any type of cogent and well reasoned substantiated consitutional srgument in support of homosexual "marraige." Lot's of flowery slogans about "happineness" and "the spirit of this amendment..." but nothing remotely resembling a coherent argument that in any way butresses the central premise of your argument . (If you even have one) You said:"The next generation is about to take over, and they approve of gay marriage by 70%."Would you care to cite the poll showing that 70% of the "next gegneration" (I dont't quite know what age gorup you are referring to but am sure you will provide the specific poll/polls you refer to) You said:"This is about to be game over, would you care to discuss how we can live together in harmony like you said?"Game over. The "game" has not even begun for homosexual "marriage". Every state that has voted on it has rejected it by significant margins including Oregon who (not a very conservative state) rejected same-sex marriage by almost 60%. One way we can "live in harmony" is if you would respect the rule of law and constitutionally proscrtibed legislative process in which the people decide moral issues such as these.Another way John way we can "live in harmony" is if you quit ramming "gay marriage" down our throats and respect the vast majority of Americans who want to maintain traditional marriage the way it has always been for thousands of years which has been the cornerstone for all of Civilization (male-female) period!
9:38 AM, July 28, 2006
John Hosty said...
You don't have the right to take a vote on my rights when the people collecting the signatures where paid to collect them by any means necessary. Your side in this argument is living a lie, and the criminal investigation that is going on about this lie will reveal the level of duplicity that was involved. Moral pillars of the community have bold faced lied about their knowledge in this, all for not as it will come out in the wash. This petition would have never passed were it not for Arno Political Consultants greasing the palms of their criminal signature collectors, so cite to me activist judges all you want, but they didn't break the law. They are not part of a criminal investigation.You can continue to make speculations of my understanding of things, which I am sure is only to provoke, but is does not change my questions or my opinions. You do not understand the next generation and what they want. 70% are for gay marriage, and at the end of the day they will be the ones to decide their own future, and ours.I guess we are not going to try to find a common ground then huh?
9:39 AM, July 28, 2006
John Hosty said...
My source for 70% is PollingPoint.com
9:40 AM, July 28, 2006
Scia said...
John,You said:"Your side in this argument is living a lie, and the criminal investigation that is going on about this lie will reveal the level of duplicity that was involved."Have you read the news lately? The whole petition collection process was deemed constitutional and legal by the Supreme Court before the Constitutional Convention on July 11th. Check out my post on the topic: "Supreme Judicial Court Rules Ballot Initiative is Constitutional." Is this what you are talking about because if it is your comments are invalid.In regards to your polling source: I think polling point is right up there with the polls taken by USA Today. Do you know what age group, gender, ethnicity, religion took part in this poll? What group of people were targeted? Have the poll results been continuously replicated to validate them? Come on John, your logic has been better than this. There has not been ONE poll conducted outside of the State House concerning how the people want to vote on same-sex marriages that is more valid than for the 170,000 who signed the petition of which 123,356 were certified by the state of MA and determined to be legal by the courts.
9:42 AM, July 28, 2006
John Hosty said...
We can argue symantics all day. How are we getting any closer to our origional goal?
9:43 AM, July 28, 2006
John Hosty said...
We can argue symantics all day. How are we getting any closer to our origional goal?
9:44 AM, July 28, 2006
Scia said...
John,Don't make it look like I am going off track. You are the one providing me with your fallacious comments in which you have not been able to defend with fact or some sort of irrefutable comebacks. I have tried to refute your claims, and have done so numerous times even though you disagree with my rebuttles, but you apparently have not been able to logically refute mine.If you would like to move on, something that I had recommended many posted comments ago, I am all for it.Next topic of debate, or continue beating a dead horse?
9:45 AM, July 28, 2006
Gregg said...
John, For the record, you failed to rebut one of my rebuttals to your incongruous and nonsensical "arguments." I will assume therefore that you don't have the vaguest clue about what you are talking about and just threw a bunch of fecal matter against the wall so see what would stick not figuring that you might run into somebody who was going to expose your idiotic assertions for what they were-ignorant ramblings of somebody who is not well versed in rhetoric or Constitutional jurisprudence. In the future, don't bring a plastic spoon to a gun fight. My intention was not to 'provoke" it was to disprove the rediculous assertions you have posited. And I accomplished that. That is obvious to anybody witnessing our "exchange." As for the "poll" you cited "Pollingpoint.com" don't make me laugh. Are you serious? That is an internet polling company that has no credibility in the polling community. Can you cite the specific poll? When was the poll conducted? Who was asked? What question were they asked? Was there a margin of error?How can they reconcile being at antipodal odds with every reputable polling organization (Gallup, Rasmussen, Opinion Dynamics, ipsos-Reid, etc...) that shows about 70 to 90% of Americans opposed to homosexual "marriage?" Can you answer that question John? Here are a few reputable polling companies with a consistent established track record of success (i.e. high predictive value) of you may want to consider that show the opposite. Americans overwhelmingly oppose homosexual marriage and this sentiment cuts accross racial, class, socio-economic, and political boundaries.Sorry John. But those are the FACTS as opposed to your internet poll you cite.http://washingtontimes.com/national/20050401-114205-2153r.htm "Public opposition to "marriages" between homosexuals is at an all-time high, according to a poll released yesterday. When asked whether they thought same-sex "marriages" should be recognized by the law as valid and come with the same rights as traditional marriages, 68 percent of the respondents in the CNN/USA Today/Gallup poll said they should not. Twenty-eight percent said same-sex "marriages" should be valid and 4 percent had no opinion. The survey of 443 adults was conducted March 18 to 20. A similar poll by Gallup last year found that 55 percent thought homosexual "marriages" should not be valid, while 42 percent said they should be recognized. In addition, 466 adults were asked in the same time period what marital arrangements they thought should be recognized for homosexual couples. The poll found that 20 percent favored same-sex "marriage," 27 percent said civil unions, and 45 percent said "neither." When asked whether they favored a constitutional amendment that would define marriage as "between a man and a woman," 57 percent said yes, while 37 percent were opposed. Last year, 48 percent favored the amendment and 46 percent opposed it. Currently, 43 states have laws that bar recognition of same-sex "marriages," according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Twenty-six states have only statutes defining marriage as being between a man and a woman, and 17 have constitutional language. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,103756,00.htmlAccording to a FOX News poll conducted in the days following the Supreme Judicial Court ruling in Massachusetts, 66 percent of Americans oppose and 25 percent favor same-sex marriage. These new results are similar to those from August 2003, as well as results from 1996, when 65 percent of the public said they opposed allowing same-sex couples to marry. Opinion Dynamics Corporation ( search ) conducted the national poll Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, November 18 and 19.The ruling said it was illegal under the Massachusetts Constitution to block gay couples from the "protections, benefits, and obligations of civil marriage solely because that person would marry a person of the same sex." Fully 80 percent of Republicans oppose same-sex marriage, as do 66 percent of independents and 55 percent of Democrats. More men than women oppose allowing gays to marry (72 percent and 62 percent respectively), and seniors are more likely than young adults to oppose same-sex marriage (80 percent versus 54 percent). Again John, instead of making ridiculous statements you can't back up, try educating yourself so that you won't embarass yourself in the future.We can find "common ground" but you have to be willing to be intellectually honest and acknowledge that you really have no clue what you are talking about as the previous 10 posts have demonstarted.
9:47 AM, July 28, 2006
John Hosty said...
Well Gregg, If I squint I think I can still see your dignity under all those insults. It is easy to name call. Try discussing our arguing points. By the way, "jurisprudence" is two words.You can say I didn't answer your comments, but all somone has to do is scroll up and see for themselves. You can call me a loaf of bread if you want too, it isn't going to make it true.I can check the numbers and be back to discuss them further and can throw numbers at each other all day, but it does not help us resolve our issues. You think that gay marriage is wrong, and I don't. You want to use your majority to force your will on me. I don't. It is a simple matter of the pursuit of happiness vs. old world morality. The real question is can you get away with it?More and more people are understanding every day that there is nothing to fear from the gay community, and as that happens you lose your control, and your sense of belonging. This is not supposed to be your government forever, and your ways are not going to be upheld. I live right next to the college, I know what the students are saying, and they have seen the light.I am sorry you are getting so upset, but that's the way it is. If this even goes to a vote in 2008 my side will win. I was here to discuss how we can get to know each other, and better understand what we expect of each other. Is that not worth discussing?
9:48 AM, July 28, 2006
SCIA said...
To Gregg and John,I am sorry that this post was down and out for a day or so. I recieved notice from blogger that the post was in "error". I asked what had occured and I guess that the links under your names were not correct in that they were connected to other sites that are unrelated to your name or blogspot or website or whatever you represent. It was suggested that maybe the links were "invaded" by cookies from these other sites and somehow attached themselves to your comments.Needless to say, everything is alright now and things are back to normal. My name, Scia, is linked to my site and every other comment on my blog with a link is correct. Again, my appologize.Scia
3:20 PM, July 28, 2006
Gregg said...
Scia,Thanks for taking care of the problem. I was wondering why my name was linked to that Boston radio station website. The funny thing was, the host of the show, Pundit Reform or Review or something like that, had the name of Greg as well. It is almost like an episode out of the Twilight Zone. LOL. Anyway, I usually do not link my name to anything considering that I do not have a blog or website of my own. Maybe now that I am popular in Boston, I should!!! John, I rest my case. You could not answer one question I posed including the "study" you cited that demonstrated "70% support for homosexual marriage." I knew that you couldn't and proved my main point, which is that you can't buttress your main arguments and can only perpetually change the topics in an attempt to obfuscate your utter lack of reasoning abilities. I never insulted you John. Don't mistake your being made to look foolish because you can't engage in a civilized discourse/debate by answering direct question directly and succinctly. Also, don't imply that I "fear" the "gay community." What I fear most is not your sexual proclivities. In fact, I could care less whom you have sex with. What I do "fear" however is your ignorance with regard to the Constitution and the rule of law in general. Your comments throughout the thread demonstrate even a rudimentary comprehension of Constitutional Law, which I have no problem with except that you cited it to purportedly under gird the central premise of your argument. So if you choose to delude yourself into believing quixotically about the "next generation" "seeing the light" (whatever that means) you go right ahead and live in your own little dream world. That is your prerogative. I only hope that some day you see the "light" and understand that God (The God of the Bible) does love you but abhors sinful behavior and certainly does not condone homosexual marriage and in fact only condemns homosexual behavior throughout the Bible. And that sinful behavior will always separate you from having a direct and loving relationship with your Heavenly Father. The "good news" is that you can repent of your sin immediately and ask God to reveal Himself to you. When Jesus comes into your life, it will be changed forever. That is the "good news." Jesus died for your sins past, present, and future. I know b/c He changed my life in ways I never thought possible. You will be in my prayers John.Take care my friend,Gregg
7:46 PM, July 28, 2006
Thursday, August 03, 2006
John's Chat Room
John's Chat Room hours are going to be Mondays, from 7:00PM to 10:00PM. Anyone interested in participating in a live discussion about gay marriage, the anti-gay petition, and anything else that seems relevant. I expect we will have both supporting and opposing views, and it will be an interesting experience. I am going to invite some of my friends to chime in, and I welcome Tyler Dawbin, Paul Jamieson, and whoever else wants to show up. This is an opportunity to talk directly to those you have a problem with in real time, yet in a safe enviornment. Time will tell if this chat room works or not, but it is an avenue we have not yet explored, so let's give it a try.
Thanks for your time, and I hope to see you soon.
Sincerely,
John Hosty
Thanks for your time, and I hope to see you soon.
Sincerely,
John Hosty
Sunday, July 30, 2006
Massachusetts State Harassment Laws
CHAPTER 265. CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON
Chapter 265: Section 43A. Criminal harassment; punishment
Section 43A. (a) Whoever willfully and maliciously engages in a knowing pattern of conduct or series of acts over a period of time directed at a specific person, which seriously alarms that person and would cause a reasonable person to suffer substantial emotional distress, shall be guilty of the crime of criminal harassment and shall be punished by imprisonment in a house of correction for not more than two and one-half years or by a fine of not more than $1,000, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Such conduct or acts described in this paragraph shall include, but not be limited to, conduct or acts conducted by mail or by use of a telephonic or telecommunication device including, but not limited to, electronic mail, internet communications or facsimile communications.
I am currently looking into allegations that some of our opponents are in violation of this and other laws geared to protect the gay community from hate. I will update this thread as information becomes available.
Chapter 265: Section 43A. Criminal harassment; punishment
Section 43A. (a) Whoever willfully and maliciously engages in a knowing pattern of conduct or series of acts over a period of time directed at a specific person, which seriously alarms that person and would cause a reasonable person to suffer substantial emotional distress, shall be guilty of the crime of criminal harassment and shall be punished by imprisonment in a house of correction for not more than two and one-half years or by a fine of not more than $1,000, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Such conduct or acts described in this paragraph shall include, but not be limited to, conduct or acts conducted by mail or by use of a telephonic or telecommunication device including, but not limited to, electronic mail, internet communications or facsimile communications.
I am currently looking into allegations that some of our opponents are in violation of this and other laws geared to protect the gay community from hate. I will update this thread as information becomes available.
Food for Thought
I would say that Kris Mineau's need to hire Arno Political Consultants to help them gather names shows two things about his organization. They knew they had neither the backing of the public to give their signatures fairly, nor the manpower to even collect signatures properly. I suspect we are talking about a very small but furiously active group of people that include Article 8, Mass Resistance, and Massachusetts Family Institute. I don't believe there is any level of duplicity that this group will not stoop to.
Consider some facts for me:
1. No one hires Arno Political Consultants without knowing about their past record of signature fraud. At the Election Committee Hearing last year Kris Mineau's group preemptively attacked Angela McElroy's character. She testified that she was taught by her boss at Arno Political Consultants how to gather fraudulent signatures by lying to people what the petition was for. I believe the attack on her character was an attempt to discredit her testimony and flies in the face of her obvious truths. She did a piece for Fox 25 News that you can watch from the main KnowThyNeighbor.org (aka KTN) site.
2. If you hire someone to help you that is known to create fraud, you obviously don't care about the fraud they are about to create on your behalf.
3. There has to be a logical reason why you would resort to fraud, and that reason would most likely be that you could not have gathered the signatures legitimately.
4. If you cannot collect the necessary signatures because you do not have the manpower, it shows you do not have much support. This is something they desperately want to keep from the public.
5. If the public perceives there is popular support for a cause it will create a "band wagon" effect, and more people will support that cause. The opposite effect is also true. If a group is too small its size hinders recruitment.
6. KTN was destined to expose the fraud being created, that is why it was important to discredit them. The opposition no doubt has read The Art of War, and make an attempt to discredit KTN before the website was even up, saying that posting people’s names was intimidation. We have learned from Carl Rove that misinformation can keep a lie afloat a long time, and is a valuable resource for the people dishonest enough to use it.
7. By sending opponent bloggers to the KTN blog dedicated to repeating the mantra of the Massachusetts Family Institute, (posting the names of people who signed the petition is intimidation) they have accidentally exposed their Achilles heel. By fraudulently posting as many different people they have drawn attention to why this dishonesty would be necessary. The law of Ockham's razor would dictate the most obvious to be true; they lack the manpower to do the job properly.
I speculate that this state is being held hostage by a small handful of people who are virulently against not only gay marriage, but the gay community in general. I believe they have deep pockets that are being filled by sources outside of Massachusetts, and the outside groups have a vested interest in stopping gay marriage here in Massachusetts before it spreads to their states and towns. Who are these people? Most likely they are religious organizations bent on making sure gay marriage does not impact their cash flow. God is big business, and this is about as ugly as the lobbying of big tobacco.
The organized opposition to gay marriage in Massachusetts is the true group that has no concern for the public, and the damage their hate has already rendered is testimony to that truth. They have proven themselves dishonest and willing to lie on top of a lie in order to keep their web of deceit woven.
Consider some facts for me:
1. No one hires Arno Political Consultants without knowing about their past record of signature fraud. At the Election Committee Hearing last year Kris Mineau's group preemptively attacked Angela McElroy's character. She testified that she was taught by her boss at Arno Political Consultants how to gather fraudulent signatures by lying to people what the petition was for. I believe the attack on her character was an attempt to discredit her testimony and flies in the face of her obvious truths. She did a piece for Fox 25 News that you can watch from the main KnowThyNeighbor.org (aka KTN) site.
2. If you hire someone to help you that is known to create fraud, you obviously don't care about the fraud they are about to create on your behalf.
3. There has to be a logical reason why you would resort to fraud, and that reason would most likely be that you could not have gathered the signatures legitimately.
4. If you cannot collect the necessary signatures because you do not have the manpower, it shows you do not have much support. This is something they desperately want to keep from the public.
5. If the public perceives there is popular support for a cause it will create a "band wagon" effect, and more people will support that cause. The opposite effect is also true. If a group is too small its size hinders recruitment.
6. KTN was destined to expose the fraud being created, that is why it was important to discredit them. The opposition no doubt has read The Art of War, and make an attempt to discredit KTN before the website was even up, saying that posting people’s names was intimidation. We have learned from Carl Rove that misinformation can keep a lie afloat a long time, and is a valuable resource for the people dishonest enough to use it.
7. By sending opponent bloggers to the KTN blog dedicated to repeating the mantra of the Massachusetts Family Institute, (posting the names of people who signed the petition is intimidation) they have accidentally exposed their Achilles heel. By fraudulently posting as many different people they have drawn attention to why this dishonesty would be necessary. The law of Ockham's razor would dictate the most obvious to be true; they lack the manpower to do the job properly.
I speculate that this state is being held hostage by a small handful of people who are virulently against not only gay marriage, but the gay community in general. I believe they have deep pockets that are being filled by sources outside of Massachusetts, and the outside groups have a vested interest in stopping gay marriage here in Massachusetts before it spreads to their states and towns. Who are these people? Most likely they are religious organizations bent on making sure gay marriage does not impact their cash flow. God is big business, and this is about as ugly as the lobbying of big tobacco.
The organized opposition to gay marriage in Massachusetts is the true group that has no concern for the public, and the damage their hate has already rendered is testimony to that truth. They have proven themselves dishonest and willing to lie on top of a lie in order to keep their web of deceit woven.
Saturday, July 29, 2006
Criminal Investigation Continues
The signature gathering for the anti-gay marriage petition has been under a criminal investigation. Although the petition was certified by the Attorney General's office and the ability to move forward in the legislature has been granted by the SJC, the criminal investigation of how those signatures were gathered still continues. That is because Arno Political Consultants were hired to "help" gather signatures, and they use real criminals to do their dirty work. They collect signatures by any means necessary, including lies. Their incentive was great, a dollar or more PER SIGNATURE. When pressed by Senator Augustine, Chairman of the Election Committee to explain how many signature gatherers Kris Mineau had that were actual citizens of the Commonwealth he reluctantly responded, "About five." This is one of the main reasons that this vote should not go forward, because the signatures were not gathered properly. We will never know if this was the will of the people of this state thanks to the duplicity of the "Moral Majority".
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
From the Edge of Insanity
I have been having conversations with the new personalities that have manifested themselves on the KnowThyNeighbor.org blog, and although there are new names, it is the same old game. They come there on the attack immediately picking fights, and when the regular bloggers fight back, our defensive actions are "spun" into an offensive assault.
Tony is our new resident hater, but he has feelings and doesn't like it when people make fun of him. Back in his first post ever on the blog he managed to squeeze in 14 insults that I counted, a new record for a first timer. He goes on, and on, and on, and then wonders why we don't want to talk to him in a respectful back and forth dialog. I realize that I advocate being kind and understanding in order to lower the walls and get something accomplished between the two opposing sides, but I can't sit back idle while someone is as verbally abusive as Tony is. Perhaps I should have been the bigger man, but his unnecessary attacks seem to warrant a counter offensive. My real concern is making sure we don't let our anger take us over the edge, lest we be perceived no different than our opposition by the neutral masses that in the end will swing the vote in our direction. We have to fight ignorance with information, and hatred with love. Once again I am going to try to put on my "happy face" and go deal with those who want to call my very existence a threat to society. Tried in the courts of popular opinion and convicted although no crime has been perpetrated, we as the gay community will not sit quietly as the world pretends not to see the injustice.
"In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends." ~Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
PollingPoint.com:
A majority of PollingPoint respondents (54%) feel that homosexual behavior is not morally wrong, compared to 39% of you who do think it is morally wrong. Fifty percent of you believe gay couples should be allowed to marry, 18% prefer civil unions and not marriage, and 31% believe there should be no legal recognition of gay couples at all.
Age seems to play an important role in determining positions on this question. While majorities of those under the age of 45 support full marriage rights for gay couples, the rest were more divided among preference for marriage, civil unions or no legal recognition. 70% of those 18 to 24 support full gay marriage.
I think I struck a nerve when I commented that the opposition is fighting a losing battle and running out of time. The next generation is about to start making itself known, and they understand well that equality is for everyone, not just those who feel morally superior.
What do you think might be eating them?
Q. What percentage of American males have experienced a homosexual encounter?
A. 30%
Kinsey's findings are rightfully criticized because they are not based on a probability sample, none of the participants were randomly selected; his inflated estimation of the homosexual population ought to be abandoned in favor of the most recent, controlled estimations which put the homosexual population between 1-3%. If only 3% of men are gay and 30% of them had a homosexual experience in their lives, then there must be a lot of men out there with a guilty conscience. Some of them will spend the rest of theirs lives cursing gays for the remorse they feel.
Right. So what determines whether a behavior is desirable?
Here's my two cents:
(1) Does the behavior harm anyone, esp. in comparison to the alternatives?
(2) Does the behavior help anyone, esp. in comparison to the alternatives?
If {(1) = no & (2) = no}, the behavior is neutral.
If {(1) = yes & (2) = no}, the behavior is not desirable.
If {(1) = no & (2) = yes}, the behavior is desirable.
If {(1) = yes & (2) = yes}, we must weigh the positive and negative effects, and whichever is greater determines desirability.
the American Psychological Association asserts that homosexual or bisexual orientations are not a mental illness, and therefore that it is inapropriate to treat them as such.
One of the most notorious perpetuators of anti-gay myths is former member of the American Psychological Association Paul Cameron. Cameron was expelled from the American Psychological Association in May 1982 for severely flawed research; he was subsequently put under investigation by the American Sociological Association for unethical conduct [6]. The ASA concluded in a 1985 publication that Cameron
has consistently misinterpreted and mispresented sociological research on sexuality, homosexuality, and lesbianism.
... has repeated campaigned for the abrogation of the civil rights of lesbians and gay men, substantiating his call on the basis of his distorted interpretation of this research [7]
Paul Cameron has since founded the Family Research Institute in 1982 with the intention to "generate empirical research on issues that threaten the traditional family, particularly homosexuality, AIDS, sexual social policy, and drug abuse" [8]. Cameron is responsible for some of the most bizarre myths about homosexuals, including the myth that 44% of mass murderers are homosexuals and that 2/3 of gay men "ingest a biologically significant amount of feces" [9].
"Homosexuals are more likely to be pedophiles"
This myth derives from the tendency of communities to stereotype disliked minorities as dangers to the majority, it is reminiscent of the myth that the majority of rapes are assaults on white women by black men [10] and a myth in the Middle Ages that Jews were routinely kidnapping and crucifying Christian children [11].
The myth that homosexuals are pedophiles is published by Paul Cameron's group, in which they concluded that 1/3 of all child molestations are caused by 1-3% of the population (homosexuals) [12]. Many similar myths are reported in a "study" called Fag Facts: Fags live filthy, unhealty, dangerous, unhappy, and in many cases, violent lives.
In short, Cameron's methodology is significantly problematic:
the assumption that all male-male molestations are committed by homosexuals without assessing the actual orientation of the sex offenders. If the sex offended committed an act against a child of the same sex, that offender was, by Cameron's definition, a homosexual [13].
the assumption that molestation is motivated by sexual arousal. According to therapist Joe Kort:
Herek points out that child molestation and child sexual abuse refer to "actions," without implying any "particular psychological makeup or motive on the part of the perpetrator." In other words, not all incidents of child sexual abuse are perpetrated by pedophiles. Pedophilia can be viewed as a kind of sexual fetish, wherein the person requires the mental image of a child--not necessarily a flesh-and-blood child--to achieve sexual gratification. Rarely does a pedophile experience sexual desire for adults of either gender. They usually don't identify as homosexual–the majority identify as heterosexual, even those who abuse children of the same gender. They are sexually aroused by youth, not by gender. In contrast, child molesters often exert power and control over children in an effort to dominate them. They do experience sexual desire for adults, but molest children episodically, for reasons apart from sexual desire, much as rapists enjoy power, violence and controlling their humiliated victims. [14]
In contrast to Cameron's claims, almost all methodologically sound studies independently confirm that homosexuals are no more likely to abuse children than heterosexuals:
Are children at risk for sexual abuse by homosexuals? (1994), by Carol Jenny et al analyzes 269 children from a child sexual abuse clinic at a regional children's hospital. Of the 219 abused girls, only one instance of abuse had been attributed to a lesbian. Of the 50 abused boys, only one instance of abuse had been attributed to a gay man. The study concludes:
Using the data from our study, the 95% confidence limits, of the risk children would identify recognizably homosexual adults as the potential abuser, are from 0% to 3.1%. These limits are within current estimates of the prevalence of homosexuality in the general community
Adult sexual orientation and attraction to underage persons (1978), by A. Nicholas Groth compares the sexual orientation of 175 randomly selected sex offenders against the gender of their victims. While young girls were victimized twice as often as young boys, there were no examples of sex offenders who were homosexual in orientation. The study concludes:
The possibility emerges that homosexuality and homosexual pedophilia may be mutually exclusive and that the adult heterosexual male constitutes a greater risk to the underage child than does the adult homosexual male.
[edit]"Gays live 30 to 40 years fewer than heterosexuals"
Anti-gay researcher Paul Cameron deduced from his study called "Gay obituaries closely track officially reported deaths from AIDS" that the average lifespans of homosexuals was shortened by up to three decades than of average heterosexuals [15]. The methodology of the study is explained as follows:
The age distribution of AIDS deaths of males who have sex with males [MSM] was estimated from obituaries in the Washington Blade, a gay newspaper. Statistics from the 2003 HIV/AIDS Surveillance Supplemental Report are highly congruent with deaths of MSM due to AIDS from these obituaries. [ibid.]
Cameron says his sample of gays is gathered from more than 10,000 obituaries collected from gay publications all over the United States [16]; in other words, Cameron's studies are based on a convenience sample of homosexual deaths, not a probability sample.
A sampling of homosexuals who die of AIDS based on newspaper obituaries is not an adequate sample to make generalizations of an entire population. Newspapers and magazines do not publish randomly selected obituaries, and submitted obituaries do not come from randomly selected families; among those excluded from this kind of sampling [17]:
Any homosexual whose family who does not submit an obituary to a newspaper
Any homosexual who was in the closet about their homosexuality
Any homosexual who kept their homosexuality a secret from their family
Any homosexual who did not have a family to submit an obituary
Any homosexual whose obituary do not include a cause of death
Any homosexual whose obituary is not published by an editor. Editors are selective about the obituaries they publish, they may not include individuals who were not prominent in the community.
Community newspapers may tend to overwhelmingly report deaths due to AIDS than other causes
Cameron's study is so fatally methodologically flawed that it is essentially worthless as an estimation of the life expectancy of gays and lesbians. By the same "methodology", one could just as easily deduce that lesbians are 300 time more likely to die in car crashes than females in general [18].
Note: I've been searching for a good abstract on the life expectancy of homosexuals and lesbians on google, but all I've been able to find are sites repeating Cameron's "research". I think it would be important to include real statistics along side the myth. --Yahweh 06:14, 26 November 2005 (GMT)
[edit]AIDS is a gay disease
While it is true that the majority of people with AIDS in North America and Europe are males who are either exclusively or predominantly homosexual, a large percentage of AIDS victims in North America and Europe became infected with HIV through heterosexual contact, the sharing of infected needles, or (in the early days of AIDS) blood transfusions.
In Africa, most AIDS victims are heterosexuals of both sexes.
Source:
Statistics of Homoseuals in the US
In conclusion:
1. There is enough proof to give the benefit of the doubt to gays when they say they are not gay by choice.
2. Since being gay is not a crime we should not deny people rights based soley on that fact.
3. There are many different cultures and religions that are both for and against homosexuality. The conflict of religious beliefs is resolved by allowing people to think and practice what religion they choose.
4. The pursuit of hapiness is an inalienable right.
5. Gay marriage in no way reduces or restricts the right of someone who does not wish to practice it.
6. Stating that gay marriage will cause social degridation is speculation, and has not been made evident in Massachusetts even after two years and thousands of marriages. This is also a double standard since heterosexual couples are not scrutinized as to whether their union will harm the public.
7. If the SJC was hijacked and their ruling invalid, where are the lawyers?
8. Voting on the rights of a minority group is unconstitutional in spirit. No group's rights were ever to become so great as to be able to dictate the rights of the minority class. Thomas Jefferson, in his 1st inaugural address in 1801 said, "Although the will of the majority is in all cases to prevail, that will to be rightful must be reasonable. The minority possess their equal rights, which equal law must protect, and to violate would be oppression".
Tony is our new resident hater, but he has feelings and doesn't like it when people make fun of him. Back in his first post ever on the blog he managed to squeeze in 14 insults that I counted, a new record for a first timer. He goes on, and on, and on, and then wonders why we don't want to talk to him in a respectful back and forth dialog. I realize that I advocate being kind and understanding in order to lower the walls and get something accomplished between the two opposing sides, but I can't sit back idle while someone is as verbally abusive as Tony is. Perhaps I should have been the bigger man, but his unnecessary attacks seem to warrant a counter offensive. My real concern is making sure we don't let our anger take us over the edge, lest we be perceived no different than our opposition by the neutral masses that in the end will swing the vote in our direction. We have to fight ignorance with information, and hatred with love. Once again I am going to try to put on my "happy face" and go deal with those who want to call my very existence a threat to society. Tried in the courts of popular opinion and convicted although no crime has been perpetrated, we as the gay community will not sit quietly as the world pretends not to see the injustice.
"In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends." ~Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
PollingPoint.com:
A majority of PollingPoint respondents (54%) feel that homosexual behavior is not morally wrong, compared to 39% of you who do think it is morally wrong. Fifty percent of you believe gay couples should be allowed to marry, 18% prefer civil unions and not marriage, and 31% believe there should be no legal recognition of gay couples at all.
Age seems to play an important role in determining positions on this question. While majorities of those under the age of 45 support full marriage rights for gay couples, the rest were more divided among preference for marriage, civil unions or no legal recognition. 70% of those 18 to 24 support full gay marriage.
I think I struck a nerve when I commented that the opposition is fighting a losing battle and running out of time. The next generation is about to start making itself known, and they understand well that equality is for everyone, not just those who feel morally superior.
What do you think might be eating them?
Q. What percentage of American males have experienced a homosexual encounter?
A. 30%
Kinsey's findings are rightfully criticized because they are not based on a probability sample, none of the participants were randomly selected; his inflated estimation of the homosexual population ought to be abandoned in favor of the most recent, controlled estimations which put the homosexual population between 1-3%. If only 3% of men are gay and 30% of them had a homosexual experience in their lives, then there must be a lot of men out there with a guilty conscience. Some of them will spend the rest of theirs lives cursing gays for the remorse they feel.
Right. So what determines whether a behavior is desirable?
Here's my two cents:
(1) Does the behavior harm anyone, esp. in comparison to the alternatives?
(2) Does the behavior help anyone, esp. in comparison to the alternatives?
If {(1) = no & (2) = no}, the behavior is neutral.
If {(1) = yes & (2) = no}, the behavior is not desirable.
If {(1) = no & (2) = yes}, the behavior is desirable.
If {(1) = yes & (2) = yes}, we must weigh the positive and negative effects, and whichever is greater determines desirability.
the American Psychological Association asserts that homosexual or bisexual orientations are not a mental illness, and therefore that it is inapropriate to treat them as such.
One of the most notorious perpetuators of anti-gay myths is former member of the American Psychological Association Paul Cameron. Cameron was expelled from the American Psychological Association in May 1982 for severely flawed research; he was subsequently put under investigation by the American Sociological Association for unethical conduct [6]. The ASA concluded in a 1985 publication that Cameron
has consistently misinterpreted and mispresented sociological research on sexuality, homosexuality, and lesbianism.
... has repeated campaigned for the abrogation of the civil rights of lesbians and gay men, substantiating his call on the basis of his distorted interpretation of this research [7]
Paul Cameron has since founded the Family Research Institute in 1982 with the intention to "generate empirical research on issues that threaten the traditional family, particularly homosexuality, AIDS, sexual social policy, and drug abuse" [8]. Cameron is responsible for some of the most bizarre myths about homosexuals, including the myth that 44% of mass murderers are homosexuals and that 2/3 of gay men "ingest a biologically significant amount of feces" [9].
"Homosexuals are more likely to be pedophiles"
This myth derives from the tendency of communities to stereotype disliked minorities as dangers to the majority, it is reminiscent of the myth that the majority of rapes are assaults on white women by black men [10] and a myth in the Middle Ages that Jews were routinely kidnapping and crucifying Christian children [11].
The myth that homosexuals are pedophiles is published by Paul Cameron's group, in which they concluded that 1/3 of all child molestations are caused by 1-3% of the population (homosexuals) [12]. Many similar myths are reported in a "study" called Fag Facts: Fags live filthy, unhealty, dangerous, unhappy, and in many cases, violent lives.
In short, Cameron's methodology is significantly problematic:
the assumption that all male-male molestations are committed by homosexuals without assessing the actual orientation of the sex offenders. If the sex offended committed an act against a child of the same sex, that offender was, by Cameron's definition, a homosexual [13].
the assumption that molestation is motivated by sexual arousal. According to therapist Joe Kort:
Herek points out that child molestation and child sexual abuse refer to "actions," without implying any "particular psychological makeup or motive on the part of the perpetrator." In other words, not all incidents of child sexual abuse are perpetrated by pedophiles. Pedophilia can be viewed as a kind of sexual fetish, wherein the person requires the mental image of a child--not necessarily a flesh-and-blood child--to achieve sexual gratification. Rarely does a pedophile experience sexual desire for adults of either gender. They usually don't identify as homosexual–the majority identify as heterosexual, even those who abuse children of the same gender. They are sexually aroused by youth, not by gender. In contrast, child molesters often exert power and control over children in an effort to dominate them. They do experience sexual desire for adults, but molest children episodically, for reasons apart from sexual desire, much as rapists enjoy power, violence and controlling their humiliated victims. [14]
In contrast to Cameron's claims, almost all methodologically sound studies independently confirm that homosexuals are no more likely to abuse children than heterosexuals:
Are children at risk for sexual abuse by homosexuals? (1994), by Carol Jenny et al analyzes 269 children from a child sexual abuse clinic at a regional children's hospital. Of the 219 abused girls, only one instance of abuse had been attributed to a lesbian. Of the 50 abused boys, only one instance of abuse had been attributed to a gay man. The study concludes:
Using the data from our study, the 95% confidence limits, of the risk children would identify recognizably homosexual adults as the potential abuser, are from 0% to 3.1%. These limits are within current estimates of the prevalence of homosexuality in the general community
Adult sexual orientation and attraction to underage persons (1978), by A. Nicholas Groth compares the sexual orientation of 175 randomly selected sex offenders against the gender of their victims. While young girls were victimized twice as often as young boys, there were no examples of sex offenders who were homosexual in orientation. The study concludes:
The possibility emerges that homosexuality and homosexual pedophilia may be mutually exclusive and that the adult heterosexual male constitutes a greater risk to the underage child than does the adult homosexual male.
[edit]"Gays live 30 to 40 years fewer than heterosexuals"
Anti-gay researcher Paul Cameron deduced from his study called "Gay obituaries closely track officially reported deaths from AIDS" that the average lifespans of homosexuals was shortened by up to three decades than of average heterosexuals [15]. The methodology of the study is explained as follows:
The age distribution of AIDS deaths of males who have sex with males [MSM] was estimated from obituaries in the Washington Blade, a gay newspaper. Statistics from the 2003 HIV/AIDS Surveillance Supplemental Report are highly congruent with deaths of MSM due to AIDS from these obituaries. [ibid.]
Cameron says his sample of gays is gathered from more than 10,000 obituaries collected from gay publications all over the United States [16]; in other words, Cameron's studies are based on a convenience sample of homosexual deaths, not a probability sample.
A sampling of homosexuals who die of AIDS based on newspaper obituaries is not an adequate sample to make generalizations of an entire population. Newspapers and magazines do not publish randomly selected obituaries, and submitted obituaries do not come from randomly selected families; among those excluded from this kind of sampling [17]:
Any homosexual whose family who does not submit an obituary to a newspaper
Any homosexual who was in the closet about their homosexuality
Any homosexual who kept their homosexuality a secret from their family
Any homosexual who did not have a family to submit an obituary
Any homosexual whose obituary do not include a cause of death
Any homosexual whose obituary is not published by an editor. Editors are selective about the obituaries they publish, they may not include individuals who were not prominent in the community.
Community newspapers may tend to overwhelmingly report deaths due to AIDS than other causes
Cameron's study is so fatally methodologically flawed that it is essentially worthless as an estimation of the life expectancy of gays and lesbians. By the same "methodology", one could just as easily deduce that lesbians are 300 time more likely to die in car crashes than females in general [18].
Note: I've been searching for a good abstract on the life expectancy of homosexuals and lesbians on google, but all I've been able to find are sites repeating Cameron's "research". I think it would be important to include real statistics along side the myth. --Yahweh 06:14, 26 November 2005 (GMT)
[edit]AIDS is a gay disease
While it is true that the majority of people with AIDS in North America and Europe are males who are either exclusively or predominantly homosexual, a large percentage of AIDS victims in North America and Europe became infected with HIV through heterosexual contact, the sharing of infected needles, or (in the early days of AIDS) blood transfusions.
In Africa, most AIDS victims are heterosexuals of both sexes.
Source:
Statistics of Homoseuals in the US
In conclusion:
1. There is enough proof to give the benefit of the doubt to gays when they say they are not gay by choice.
2. Since being gay is not a crime we should not deny people rights based soley on that fact.
3. There are many different cultures and religions that are both for and against homosexuality. The conflict of religious beliefs is resolved by allowing people to think and practice what religion they choose.
4. The pursuit of hapiness is an inalienable right.
5. Gay marriage in no way reduces or restricts the right of someone who does not wish to practice it.
6. Stating that gay marriage will cause social degridation is speculation, and has not been made evident in Massachusetts even after two years and thousands of marriages. This is also a double standard since heterosexual couples are not scrutinized as to whether their union will harm the public.
7. If the SJC was hijacked and their ruling invalid, where are the lawyers?
8. Voting on the rights of a minority group is unconstitutional in spirit. No group's rights were ever to become so great as to be able to dictate the rights of the minority class. Thomas Jefferson, in his 1st inaugural address in 1801 said, "Although the will of the majority is in all cases to prevail, that will to be rightful must be reasonable. The minority possess their equal rights, which equal law must protect, and to violate would be oppression".
Friday, July 21, 2006
Police Probe Link in Two Homicides
Police Probe Link in Two Homicides
by Peter Cassels
EDGE National News Editor
Wednesday Jul 19, 2006
The Boston Police Department is refusing to state publicly whether there’s a link between two recent murders, one in the South End in April and the other in the Fenway last weekend, but it is said to be investigating the possibility. Both deaths resulted from blunt force trauma.
Police said July 17 that the death of William Taylor, 66, who was found July 15 in his second-floor apartment at 15 Park Drive, has been ruled a homicide, the city’s 40th this year. Officer Michael McCarthy, a police spokesperson, said an autopsy showed that Taylor died of blunt force trauma.
Another man, David Hall, 43, was found beaten to death in his East Berkeley Street apartment April 7. Hall’s mother told the Boston Globe at the time that police had to identify her son through dental records, because his body was too battered to easily identify. That death also was ruled a homicide, police have reported.
According to members of the gay community, Hall was last seen leaving the Eagle, a gay bar on Tremont Street not far from his apartment, hours before his body was discovered.
On July 18, the Globe reported that police sources said there may be a link, but McCarthy told EDGE that he could not comment on an ongoing investigation. "I don’t know where the Globe reporter got the information that they are related," McCarthy said. "I can tell you that as crimes like this occur homicide investigators are always mindful of potential similarities. If similarities exist they would be the subject of a comprehensive investigation."
Building residents told the Globe that police have visited the Park Drive apartment since Taylor’s body was found and have canvassed the area, asking neighbors whether they saw or heard anything unusual. Residents said police have suggested the crime was not a random break-in. Video cameras cover the building’s front and rear entrances and police are said to be examining videotapes to determine if any strangers entered the building in the time immediately before Taylor’s body was discovered.
Benjamin Perkins, director of The Men’s Action Life Empowerment Center, a gay resource center in the South End affiliated with the AIDS Action Committee, told EDGE in a telephone interview that such incidents should motivate gay men to be more cautious.
"I think there’s always going to be some concern, especially if based on what we hear from the Boston police, if there’s some connection that will heighten the concern."Asked whether he believes the gay community is nervous, Perkins replied, "I think there’s always going to be some concern, especially if based on what we hear from the Boston police, if there’s some connection that will heighten the concern. It’s often very easy when nothing does happen to sort of not think about it, so this bursts the bubble of safety that many of us may have."
Perkins added that many in the gay community are on vacation at this time of year, so it’s hard to determine the degree of concern. "If this had happened in the fall or winter, it probably would be easier to get a gauge on what people are thinking."
Emily Pitt, director of the Violence Recovery Program, a gay counseling center that is part of the Fenway Community Health Center, told the Globe that when violence happens in the gay community, everyone feels at risk. "People feel, ’It could have happened to me,’ usually because it could have," Pitt said.
In a telephone interview July 18, Pitt told EDGE it’s hard to say whether there’s a specific increase in violence against gay men in Boston. "We have heard subjective reports but I don’t have any documentation," she explained.
Pitt added that her office compiles anti-gay hate-crime data annually and that she will not have a 2006 report until the end of the year. She did report a 30 percent increase in such crimes in 2004, a figure that remained unchanged in 2005. In 2004, the Violence Recovery Program saw spikes in hate crimes in February and March, when anti-gay rhetoric was on the increase because of the gay marriage debate during the state Constitutional Convention. "When there is a lot of antigay rhetoric, the rate of violence does go up," she pointed out.
The AAC’s Perkins told EDGE there are steps members of the gay community should take to deter the possibility of violence, especially in Internet dating. In workshops, he emphasizes "making sure that you let someone know where you’re going and meet people in a public place." Talking to a potential date on the phone first also helps one assess the situation, he said.
Perkins cautioned about the role alcohol plays in impairing judgment. "If you’re out in a club and have had too much to drink, look at whether that lowers your inhibitions," he counseled. "Be a little cautious. Whether there is someone out there inflicting violence or not, these are things that should be second nature."
by Peter Cassels
EDGE National News Editor
Wednesday Jul 19, 2006
The Boston Police Department is refusing to state publicly whether there’s a link between two recent murders, one in the South End in April and the other in the Fenway last weekend, but it is said to be investigating the possibility. Both deaths resulted from blunt force trauma.
Police said July 17 that the death of William Taylor, 66, who was found July 15 in his second-floor apartment at 15 Park Drive, has been ruled a homicide, the city’s 40th this year. Officer Michael McCarthy, a police spokesperson, said an autopsy showed that Taylor died of blunt force trauma.
Another man, David Hall, 43, was found beaten to death in his East Berkeley Street apartment April 7. Hall’s mother told the Boston Globe at the time that police had to identify her son through dental records, because his body was too battered to easily identify. That death also was ruled a homicide, police have reported.
According to members of the gay community, Hall was last seen leaving the Eagle, a gay bar on Tremont Street not far from his apartment, hours before his body was discovered.
On July 18, the Globe reported that police sources said there may be a link, but McCarthy told EDGE that he could not comment on an ongoing investigation. "I don’t know where the Globe reporter got the information that they are related," McCarthy said. "I can tell you that as crimes like this occur homicide investigators are always mindful of potential similarities. If similarities exist they would be the subject of a comprehensive investigation."
Building residents told the Globe that police have visited the Park Drive apartment since Taylor’s body was found and have canvassed the area, asking neighbors whether they saw or heard anything unusual. Residents said police have suggested the crime was not a random break-in. Video cameras cover the building’s front and rear entrances and police are said to be examining videotapes to determine if any strangers entered the building in the time immediately before Taylor’s body was discovered.
Benjamin Perkins, director of The Men’s Action Life Empowerment Center, a gay resource center in the South End affiliated with the AIDS Action Committee, told EDGE in a telephone interview that such incidents should motivate gay men to be more cautious.
"I think there’s always going to be some concern, especially if based on what we hear from the Boston police, if there’s some connection that will heighten the concern."Asked whether he believes the gay community is nervous, Perkins replied, "I think there’s always going to be some concern, especially if based on what we hear from the Boston police, if there’s some connection that will heighten the concern. It’s often very easy when nothing does happen to sort of not think about it, so this bursts the bubble of safety that many of us may have."
Perkins added that many in the gay community are on vacation at this time of year, so it’s hard to determine the degree of concern. "If this had happened in the fall or winter, it probably would be easier to get a gauge on what people are thinking."
Emily Pitt, director of the Violence Recovery Program, a gay counseling center that is part of the Fenway Community Health Center, told the Globe that when violence happens in the gay community, everyone feels at risk. "People feel, ’It could have happened to me,’ usually because it could have," Pitt said.
In a telephone interview July 18, Pitt told EDGE it’s hard to say whether there’s a specific increase in violence against gay men in Boston. "We have heard subjective reports but I don’t have any documentation," she explained.
Pitt added that her office compiles anti-gay hate-crime data annually and that she will not have a 2006 report until the end of the year. She did report a 30 percent increase in such crimes in 2004, a figure that remained unchanged in 2005. In 2004, the Violence Recovery Program saw spikes in hate crimes in February and March, when anti-gay rhetoric was on the increase because of the gay marriage debate during the state Constitutional Convention. "When there is a lot of antigay rhetoric, the rate of violence does go up," she pointed out.
The AAC’s Perkins told EDGE there are steps members of the gay community should take to deter the possibility of violence, especially in Internet dating. In workshops, he emphasizes "making sure that you let someone know where you’re going and meet people in a public place." Talking to a potential date on the phone first also helps one assess the situation, he said.
Perkins cautioned about the role alcohol plays in impairing judgment. "If you’re out in a club and have had too much to drink, look at whether that lowers your inhibitions," he counseled. "Be a little cautious. Whether there is someone out there inflicting violence or not, these are things that should be second nature."
Monday, July 17, 2006
Grandfathering Gay Marriage
Here is a quick post that I would like all to consider. Let us say for argument's sake that gay marriage is defeated by popular vote in 2008. The opponents of gay marriage keep telling us that those who are already married can keep their marriages, the petition is designed only to prevent anyone in the future from getting married to the same sex. This is all in the name of protecting society, family values, the children, and the institution of marriage. Let's say for argument's sake that we agree with that position. How can we say on one hand that gay marriage is so dangerous that even the most benevolent of our society cannot handle the responsibility, but then say we are going to leave several thousand of these gay marriages around anyway, just because they came first? If all gay marriages are negatively impacting society, then do you really think it is appropriate to leave any of them around? Won't this priveledged few have the same negative effect people are so worried about?
Think about this and feel free to share your thoughts.
Think about this and feel free to share your thoughts.
Saturday, July 15, 2006
Here is the Hypocracy of Christianity Today
Exodus 20
The Ten Commandments
1. You shall have no other gods before me.
2. You shall not make for yourself an idol and worship it instead of me.
3. You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name.
4. Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.
5. Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you.
6. You shall not murder.
7. You shall not commit adultery.
8. You shall not steal.
9. You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.
10. You shall not covet your neighbor's house. You shall not covet your neighbor's wife, or his manservant or maidservant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.
Why is it that we can break any of these commandments... ALL of these commandments and still be afforded the equality and dignity of marriage by the United States Government, yet simply being gay is so terrible that we should deny ANYONE marriage based soley on that unchangable atribute, rather than judging their individual merits. Why must the gay community be held to a standard the heterosexual community does not hold itself to? How do the opponents of gay marriage justify their crusade without admitting they are imposing Christian values on citizens that do not wish to follow or believe them?
The Ten Commandments
1. You shall have no other gods before me.
2. You shall not make for yourself an idol and worship it instead of me.
3. You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name.
4. Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.
5. Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you.
6. You shall not murder.
7. You shall not commit adultery.
8. You shall not steal.
9. You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.
10. You shall not covet your neighbor's house. You shall not covet your neighbor's wife, or his manservant or maidservant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.
Why is it that we can break any of these commandments... ALL of these commandments and still be afforded the equality and dignity of marriage by the United States Government, yet simply being gay is so terrible that we should deny ANYONE marriage based soley on that unchangable atribute, rather than judging their individual merits. Why must the gay community be held to a standard the heterosexual community does not hold itself to? How do the opponents of gay marriage justify their crusade without admitting they are imposing Christian values on citizens that do not wish to follow or believe them?
Friday, July 07, 2006
Taking the fight out of a Hater
It seems that hard work does have its rewards. Tyler Dawbin has been making a pest of himself since the begining of KnowThyNeighbor.org, and probably a lot longer than that in other venues. He receeded from KTN several times before making it permanent, and now has decided to change his hate filled blogsite to prevent comments. I welcome the change as it weakens his voice. Everybody knows that private sites like his struggle for readership, and only those that allow comments maintain an audience. He has already made the mistake of showing other people's opinions are getting to him, and in doing so shown weakness. Now more than ever it is clear that we must fight harder and try harder, for even the oppostion's most vehement and active members have their limits. Our fight is slowly gaining ground. With every post, with every effort, there is a possibility that we will get through and change the heart of someone new... even Tyler Dawbin. We have to fight back against these false profits and educate people who are ignorant to the dangers hate spreads. My door is open to all those who would be my friend, even to Tyler, who is resistent to change his stripes. Know that your love for your partner, your indignation for being oppressed, and the voices of our friends will spread like fire until we have equality across the nation, for all people.
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Tyler has taken down his website formerly called "know thy homosexual opponent" and admitted he works for Article 8 Alliance. Baby steps towards a better world? We shall see, but it is encouraging.
Wednesday, July 05, 2006
Make a Difference on July 12th
Bad Guys
These are the Senators and representatives that voted against Marriage Equality in 2004 that are still in office. Scroll down further to see who represents you in your own home town. If anyone makes my list that has changed their vote in favor of gay marriage, contact me immediately and their name will be removed from this list. Contact me at salemmaman@gmail.com for error corrections or additions.
SENATE:
*Stephen M. Brewer, D-Barre - Y
*Robert S. Creedon Jr., D-Brockton - Y
*John A. Hart Jr., D-Boston - Y
*Robert L. Hedlund, R-Weymouth - Y
*Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge - Y
*Michael W. Morrissey, D-Quincy - Y
*Marc R. Pacheco, D-Taunton - Y
*Steven C. Panagiotakos, D-Lowell - Y
HOUSE:
*Bruce J. Ayers, D-Quincy - Y
*John J. Binienda, D-Worcester - Y
*Garrett J. Bradley, D-Hingham - Y
*Arthur J. Broadhurst, D-Methuen - Y
*Jennifer M. Callahan, D-Sutton - Y
*Christine E. Canavan, D-Brockton - Y
*Gale D. Candaras, D-Wilbraham - Y
*Mark J. Carron, D-Southbridge - Y
*Paul C. Casey, D-Winchester - Y
*Edward G. Connolly, D-Everett - Y
*Michael J. Coppola, R-Foxboro - Y
*Robert Correia, D-Fall River - Y
*Geraldine Creedon, D-Brockton - Y
*Robert A. DeLeo, D-Winthrop - Y
*Viriato Manuel deMacedo, R-Plymouth - Y
*Brian S. Dempsey, D-Haverhill - Y
*Paul J. Donato, D-Medford - Y
*Joseph R. Driscoll, D-Braintree - Y
*Lewis G. Evangelidis, R-Holden - Y
*James H. Fagan, D-Taunton - Y
*David L. Flynn, D-Bridgewater - Y
*John P. Fresolo, D-Worcester - Y
*Paul K. Frost, R-Auburn - Y
*Susan W. Gifford, R-Wareham - Y
*Anne M. Gobi, D-Spencer - Y
*Emile J. Goguen, D-Fitchburg - Y
Brian Paul Golden, D-Boston - Y
*Thomas A. Golden Jr., D-Lowell - Y
*Shirley Gomes, R-South Harwich - Y
*William G. Greene Jr., D-Billerica - Y
*Geoffrey D. Hall, D-Westford - Y
*Robert S. Hargraves, R-Groton - Y
*Bradford Hill, R-Ipswich - Y
*Donald F. Humason Jr., R-Westfield - Y
*Frank M. Hynes, D-Marshfield - Y
*Bradley H. Jones Jr., R-North Reading - Y
*Michael F. Kane, D-Holyoke - Y
*Paul Kujawski, D-Webster - Y
*Stephen P. LeDuc, D-Marlboro - Y
*John A. Lepper, R-Attleboro - Y
*Paul J. Loscocco, R-Holliston - Y
*Ronald Mariano, D-Quincy - Did not vote
*James R. Miceli, D-Wilmington - Y
*James M. Murphy, D-Weymouth - Y
*David M. Nangle, D-Lowell - Y
*Harold P. Naughton Jr., D-Clinton - Y
*Robert J. Nyman, D-Hanover - Y
*Thomas J. O'Brien, D-Kingston - Y
*Eugene L. O'Flaherty, D-Chelsea - Y
*Shirley Owens-Hicks, D-Boston - Y
*Marie J. Parente, D-Milford - Y
*Jeffrey D. Perry, R-Sandwich - Y
*George N. Peterson Jr., R-Grafton - Y
*Thomas M. Petrolati, D-Ludlow - Y
*Elizabeth A. Poirier, R-North Attleboro - Y
*Karyn E. Polito, R-Shrewsbury - Y
*Susan W. Pope, R-Wayland - Y
*John F. Quinn, D-Dartmouth - Y
*Mary S. Rogeness, R-Longmeadow - Y
*John H. Rogers, D-Norwood - Y
*Michael F. Rush, D-Boston - Y
*Angelo M. Scaccia, D-Boston - Y
*Joyce A. Spiliotis, D-Peabody - Y
*Walter F. Timilty, D-Milton - Y
*A. Stephen Tobin, D-Quincy - Y
*Philip Travis, D-Rehoboth - Y
*James E. Vallee, D-Franklin - Y
*Anthony J. Verga, D-Gloucester - Y
*Joseph F. Wagner, D-Chicopee - Y
*Brian P. Wallace, D-Boston - Y
*Patricia A. Walrath, D-Stow - Y
*Daniel K. Webster, R-Hanson - Y
Here is who they represent:
A
Abington
Senator Michael W. Morrissey
Representative Kathleen M. Teahan
Acton
Senator Pamela P. Resor
Representative Cory Atkins:- precincts one, two, and six
Representative James B. Eldridge:- precincts three, four, and five
Acushnet
Senator Mark C. Montigny
Representative Robert M. Koczera
Adams
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Daniel E. Bosley
Agawam
Senator Stephen J. Buoniconti
Representative Daniel F. Keenan
Alford
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative William Smitty Pignatelli
Amesbury
Senator Steven A. Baddour
Representative Michael A. Costello
Amherst
Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg
Representative Ellen Story
Andover
Senator Susan C. Tucker
Representative Barry R. Finegold:- precincts two, three, five, four, six, and nine
Representative Barbara A. L'Italien:- precincts one, seven, and eight
Aquinnah
Senator Robert A. O'Leary
Representative Eric T. Turkington
Arlington
Senator Robert A. Havern
Representative Anne M. Paulsen:- precincts two and four
Representative J. James Marzilli, Jr.:- precincts one, three, five to thirteen, fifteen, sixteen, eighteen, and nineteen
Representative Jay R. Kaufman.:- precincts fourteen, seventeen, twenty, and twenty-one
Ashburnham
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
House Seat Vacant
Ashby
Senator Robert A. Antonioni
House Seat Vacant
Ashfield
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Denis E. Guyer
Ashland
Senator Karen E. Spilka
Representative Tom Sannicandro
Athol
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
Representative Christopher J. Donelan
Attleboro
Senator Scott P. Brown:-precincts one, two, three A
Senator James E. Timilty:-precinct three B
Representative John A. Lepper:-precincts one, two, and three A
Representative Elizabeth A. Poirier:-precinct three B
Auburn
Senator Edward M. Augustus, Jr.
Representative Paul K. Frost
Avon
Senator Brian A. Joyce
Representative William C. Galvin
Ayer
Senator Pamela P. Resor
Representative Robert S. Hargraves
B
Barnstable
Senator Robert O'Leary:-precincts one to nine, and thirteen
Senator Therese Murray:-precincts ten to twelve
Representative Demetrius J. Atsalis:- precincts one through four, six, eight, nine to thirteen
Representative Matthew Patrick :- precincts five and seven
Representative Jeffrey D. Perry:- precincts ten to twelve
Barre
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
Representative Anne M. Gobi
Becket
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Denis E. Guyer
Bedford
Senator Susan C. Fargo
Representative Charles A. Murphy
Belchertown
Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg :- precincts A and D
Senator Brian P. Lees:- precincts B and C
Representative Thomas M. Petrolati:- precincts Band C
Representative Stephen Kulik :- precinct A and D
Bellingham
Senator Richard T. Moore
Representative Jennifer M. Callahan
Belmont
Senator Steven A. Tolman
Representative Anne M. Paulsen
Berkley
Senator Marc R. Pacheco
Representative David B. Sullivan
Berlin
Senator Harriete L. Chandler
Representative Stephen P. LeDuc
Bernardston
Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg
Representative Denis E. Guyer
Beverly
Senator Frederick E. Berry
Representative Mary E. Grant
Billerica
Senator Robert A. Havern
Representative William G. Greene, Jr.
Blackstone
Senator Richard T. Moore
Representative Jennifer M. Callahan
Blandford
Senator Michael R. Knapik
Representative William Smitty Pignatelli
Bolton
Senator Robert A. Antonioni
Representative Patricia A. Walrath
Boston
Senator Robert E. Travaglini:- ward one precincts one to fourteen, ward three (precincts one to six) and ward five (precinct three)
Senator Jack Hart:-ward 1, precinct 15, wards 6, 7 and 13, ward 14, precincts 1, 2, 4, 5 and 12 to 14, inclusive, wards 15, 16 and 17, ward 18, precincts 1 to 6, inclusive, and 21
Senator Jarrett T. Barrios :- ward two (all precincts), ward twenty-one (precincts four, six, and seven) and ward twenty-two (precincts one, two, and five)
Representative Brian P. Wallace.:- ward six (all precincts), ward seven (precincts one to nine), and ward thirteen (precincts three and six)
Senator Dianne Wilkerson:- ward three (precincts seven and eight), ward four (precincts one to six, eight and nine), ward five (precincts one, four to eight, and eleven), ward eight (all precincts), ward nine (all precincts), ward ten (all precincts), ward eleven (all precincts), ward twelve (all precincts), ward fourteen (precincts three, six to eleven), and ward nineteen (precincts one to nine)
Senator Marian Walsh:- ward eighteen (precincts seven to twenty, twenty-two and twenty-three), ward nineteen (precincts ten, eleven to thirteen) and ward twenty (all precincts)
Senator Steven A. Tolman:- ward four (precincts seven and ten), ward twenty-one (precincts one to three, five and eight to sixteen) and ward twenty-two (precincts three, four, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve and thirteen)
Representative Anthony Petruccelli:- ward one (all precincts) and the Boston HarborIslands
Representative Eugene L. O'Flaherty:- ward two (all precincts)
Representative Salvatore F. DiMasi:- ward three (precincts one to four and six to eight), ward four (precinct one), ward five (precinct one) and ward eight (precincts one, two and six)
Representative Byron Rushing:- ward four (precincts two, three, four, five, six and seven), ward five (precincts two and ten), and ward nine (precincts one, two and three)
Representative Gloria L. Fox:- ward four (precincts eight, nine and ten), ward eight (precincts three and four), ward nine (precincts four and five), ward eleven (precinct two and three), ward twelve (precincts one to five, eight and nine) and ward twenty-one (precinct one)
Representative Martha Marty Walz:- ward three (precinct five), and ward five (precincts three to nine and eleven)
Representative Brian Wallace:- ward six (all precincts), ward seven (precincts one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight and nine) and ward thirteen (precincts three and six)
Representative Marie P. St. Fleur :- ward seven (precinct ten), ward eight (precincts five and seven), ward twelve (precinct six), ward thirteen (precincts one, two, four, and five), ward fourteen (precincts one and four) and ward fifteen (precincts one, two three, four five, seven, eight and nine)
Representative Jeffery Sanchez:- ward ten (all precincts), ward eleven (precinct one) and ward nineteen (precincts one to five, and eight)
Representative Elizabeth A. Malia:- ward eleven (precincts four to ten), ward twelve (precinct seven), ward nineteen (precincts six, seven, nine to thirteen), and ward twenty (precincts one, two and four)
Representative Martin J. Walsh:- ward thirteen (precincts seven, eight, nine and ten), ward fifteen (precinct six), ward sixteen (precincts one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, nine, and ten) and ward seventeen (precincts two, three, six and nine)
Representative Shirley Owens-Hicks:- ward fourteen (precincts two, three, five to fourteen), ward seventeen (precincts one, five, seven eight, and ten), and ward eighteen (precinct three)
Representative Linda Dorcena Forry :- ward sixteen (precincts eight, eleven, and twelve), ward seventeen (precincts four, eleven, twelve, thirteen and fourteen) and ward eighteen (precincts one, two, four, five, six and twenty-one)
Representative Angelo M. Scaccia:- ward eighteen (precincts seven to twenty, twenty-two and twenty-three)
Representative Michael F. Rush:- ward twenty (precincts three, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, sixteen, seventeen, eighteen, nineteen and twenty)
Representative Kevin G. Honan:- ward twenty-one (precincts three, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven and twelve) and ward twenty-two (precincts two, three, six, nine and ten)
Representative Michael Moran:- ward twenty-one (precincts two, four, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen and sixteen) and ward twenty-two (precincts one, four, five, seven, eight, eleven, twelve and thirteen)
Bourne
Senator Therese Murray
Representative Susan W. Gifford:- precincts one to three
Representative Matthew Patrick:- precincts five and six
Representative Jeffrey D. Perry:- precinct four
Boxborough
Senator Pamela P. Resor
Representative James B. Eldridge
Boxford
Senator Bruce E. Tarr
Representative Bradford Hill:- precincts one and three
Representative Barbara L'Italien :- precinct two
Boylston
Senator Harriette L. Chandler
Representative Harold P. Naughton, Jr.
Braintree
Senator Michael W. Morrissey:- precincts two, six to twelve
Senator Brian A. Joyce :- precincts two, six to twelve
Representative Joseph R. Driscoll :- precincts one, three, four and five
Brewster
Senator Robert O'Leary
Representative Cleon H. Turner
Bridgewater
Senator Marc R. Pacheco
Representative David L. Flynn
Brimfield
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
Representative Todd M. Smola
Brockton
Senator Robert S. Creedon, Jr..
Representative Geraldine Creedon:- ward one (precincts A and C), ward two (precinct A) and ward seven (all precincts)
Representative Thomas P. Kennedy:- ward one (precincts B and D), ward two (precincts B, C and D), ward three (all precincts) and ward four (precincts A and D), ward five (precinct A)
Representative Christine E. Canavan:- ward four (precincts B andC), ward 5 (precincts B, C and D) and ward six (all precincts)
Brookfield
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
Representative Anne M. Gobi
Brookline
Senator Cynthia Stone Creem
Representative Jeffrey Sanchez :- precincts five and fourteen
Representative Frank Israel Smizik:- precincts two to four, and six to thirteen
Representative Michael J. Moran:- precinct one
Representative Michael F. Rush:- precincts fifteen and sixteen
Buckland
Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg
Representative Denis E. Guyer
Burlington
Senator Robert A. Havern
Representative Charles A. Murphy
C
Cambridge
Senate President Robert E. Travaglini:- ward one (all precincts), ward two (all precincts), ward three (precincts one and three), ward four (all precincts), ward five (all precincts) and ward eight (precinct three)
Senator Jarrett T. Barrios:- ward three (precinct two), ward six (all precincts), ward seven (all precincts), ward eight (precincts one and two), ward nine (precinct one) and ward ten (precinct two)
Senator Steven A. Tolman:- ward nine (precincts two and three), ward ten (precincts one and three) and ward eleven (all precincts)
Representative Timothy J. Toomey, Jr.:- ward one (all precincts), ward two (precinct one) ward three (precincts one and two), and ward six (precinct one)
Representative Byron Rushing:- ward two (precinct two)
Representative Martha Marty Walz:- ward two (precinct three), ward three (precinct three), and ward five (all precincts)
Representative Alice K. Wolf:- ward four (all precincts), ward six (precincts two and three), ward seven (all precincts), ward eight (all precincts), and ward ten (precincts one and two)
Representative Rachel Kaprielian:- ward nine (all precincts)
Representative Anne M. Paulsen:- ward ten (precinct three) and ward eleven (all precincts)
Canton
Senator Brian A. Joyce
Representative William C. Galvin
Carlisle
Senator Susan C. Fargo
Representative Cory Atkins
Carver
Senator Marc R. Pacheco
Representative Susan Williams Gifford
Charlemont
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Daniel E. Bosley
Charlton
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
Representative Mark J. Carron
Chatham
Senator Robert O'Leary
Representative Shirley Gomes
Chelmsford
Senator Susan C. Fargo
Representative Cory Atkins :- precincts one and nine
Representative T. Golden :- precincts two, six, and eight
Representative G. Hall :- precincts three, five, and seven
Representative D. Nangle :-precinct four
Chelsea
Senator Jarret T. Barrios
Representative Eugene L. O'Flaherty: wards one and two, ward three (precincts one and three), ward four (precincts one and four)
Representative Kathi-Anne Reinstein:- ward three (precincts two and four), ward four (precincts two and three)
Cheshire
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Denis E. Guyer
Chester
Senator Michael R. Knapik
Representative William Smitty Pignatelli
Chesterfield
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Stephen Kulik
Chicopee
Senator Michael R. Knapik:- ward one, three, and six to nine
Senator Stephen J. Buoniconti:- ward two (all precincts), ward four (all precincts) and ward five (all precincts)
Representative Joseph F. Wagner:- ward one (all precincts), ward two (precincts A, C and D), ward three (all precincts), ward six (precinct A), ward seven (all precincts), ward eight (all precincts) and ward nine (all precincts)
Representative Sean Curran:- ward five (precinct A)
Representative James T. Welch:- ward two (precinct B), ward four (all precincts), ward five (precinct B)
Representative Thomas M. Petrolati:- ward six (precinct B)
Chilmark
Senator Robert O'Leary
Representative Eric Turkington
Clarksburg
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Daniel E. Bosley
Clinton
Senator Harriette L. Chandler :- precinct three and four
Senator Robert A. Antonioni :- precinct one and two
Representative Harold P. Naughton, Jr. :- all precincts
Cohasset
Senator Robert L. Hedlund
Representative Garrett J. Bradley
Colrain
Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg
Representative Denis E. Guyer
Concord
Senator Susan C. Fargo
Representative Cory Atkins
Conway
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Stephen Kulik
Cummington
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Denis E. Guyer
D
Dalton
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Denis E. Guyer
Danvers
Senator Frederick E. Berry
Representative Theodore C. Speliotis
Dartmouth
Senator Mark C. Montigny
Representative John F. Quinn
Dedham
Senator Marian Walsh
Representative Robert K. Coughlin
Deerfield
Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg
Representative Stephen Kulik
Dennis
Senator Robert O'Leary
Representative Cleon H. Turner
Dighton
Senator Marc R. Pacheco
Representative Patricia A. Haddad
Douglas
Senator Richard T. Moore
Representative Paul Kujawski
Dover
Senator James E. Timilty
Representative Lida E. Harkins
Dracut
Senator Susan C. Tucker
Representative Colleen M. Garry
Dudley
Senator Richard T. Moore
Representative Paul Kujawski
Dunstable
Senator Steven C. Panagiotakos
Representative Robert S. Hargraves
Duxbury
Senator Robert L. Hedlund
Representative Daniel K. Webster :-precincts two to five
Representative Thomas J. O'Brien :-precincts one and six
E
East Bridgewater
Senator Robert S. Creedon, Jr. :- precincts one to three
Senator Brian A. Joyce. :- precinct four
Representative Kathleen M. Teahan
East Brookfield
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
Representative Mark J. Carron
East Longmeadow
Senator Brian P. Lees
Representative Gale D. Candaras:- precincts one and two
Representative Mary S. Rogeness:- precincts three and four
Eastham
Senator Robert O'Leary
Representative Shirley Gomes
Easthampton
Senator Michael R. Knapik
Representative John W. Scibak
Easton
Senator Robert S. Creedon, Jr.:- precincts one and two
Senator Brian A. Joyce :- precincts three to six
Representative Geraldine Creedon:- precincts one, two, four and five
Representative David L. Flynn:- precinct six
Representative Christine E. Canavan:- precinct three
Edgartown
Senator Robert O'Leary
Representative Eric Turkington
Egremont
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative William Smitty Pignatelli
Erving
Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg
Representative Christopher J. Donelan
Essex
Senator Bruce E. Tarr
Representative Anthony J. Verga
Everett
Senator Jarret T. Barrios
Representative Edward G. Connolly
F
Fairhaven
Senator Mark C. Montigny
Representative William M. Straus
Fall River
Senator Joan M. Menard
Representative Michael J. Rodrigues:- ward one (precinct A), ward five (precincts B and C), ward six (all precincts), ward seven (precinct B) and ward eight (precinct A)
Representative Robert Correia:- ward one (precincts B, C and D), ward two (all precincts), ward three (all precincts), ward four (precincts A and B) and ward five (precinct A)
Representative David B. Sullivan:- ward four (precinct C), ward seven (precincts A, C and D), ward eight (precincts B, C and D) and ward nine (all precincts)
Falmouth
Senator Therese Murray:- all precincts
Representative Eric Turkington:- precincts one, two, five and six
Representative Matthew Patrick:- precincts three, four, seven, eight and nine
Fitchburg
Senator Robert A. Antonioni
Representative Emile J. Goguen
Florida
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Daniel E. Bosley
Foxborough
Senator James E. Timilty
Representative Virginia M. Coppola
Framingham
Senator Karen E. Spilka
Representative Deborah D. Blumer:- precincts one through seven, nine, thirteen, fourteen and seventeen
Representative Tom Sannicandro:- precincts eight, eleven, twelve, fifteen, sixteen and eighteen
Franklin
Senator Karen E. Spilka :- (precincts one and five to eight)
Senator Scott P. Brown:- (precincts two to four)
Representative James E. Vallee
Freetown
Senator Joan M. Menard
Representative David B. Sullivan:- precinct one
Representative John F. Quinn:- precinct two
Representative Stephen R. Canessa:- precinct three
G
Gardner
Senator Robert A. Antonioni
Representative Robert L. Rice Jr.
Georgetown
Senator Bruce E. Tarr
Representative Harriett L. Stanley:- precinct one
Representative Barbara L'Italien :- precinct two
Gill
Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg
Representative Christopher J. Donelan
Gloucester
Senator Bruce E. Tarr
Representative Anthony J. Verga
Goshen
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Stephen Kulik
Gosnold
Senator Robert O'Leary
Representative Eric Turkington
Grafton
Senator Edward M. Augustus, Jr.
Representative George N. Peterson, Jr.
Granby
Senator Brian P. Lees
Representative Ellen Stony
Granville
Senator Michael R. Knapik
Representative Daniel F. Keenan
Great Barrington
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative William Smitty Pignatelli
Greenfield
Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg
Representative Christopher J. Donelan
Groton
Senator Steven C. Panagiotakos
Representative Robert S. Hargraves
Groveland
Senator Bruce E. Tarr
Representative Harriett L. Stanley
H
Hadley
Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg
Representative John W. Scibak
Halifax
Senator Robert S. Creedon, Jr..
Representative Daniel K. Webster :- precinct two
Representative Thomas J. O'Brien:- precinct one
Hamilton
Senator Bruce E. Tarr
Representative Bradford Hill
Hampden
Senator Brian P. Lees
Representative Mary S. Rogeness
Hancock
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Denis E. Guyer
Hanover
Senator Robert S. Creedon, Jr..
Representative Robert J. Nyman
Hanson
Senator Robert S. Creedon. Jr.
Representative Daniel K. Webster
Hardwick
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
Representative Anne M. Gobi
Harvard
Senator Pamela P. Resor
Representative James B. Eldridge
Harwich
Senator Robert O'Leary
Representative Shirley Gomes
Hatfield
Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg
Representative Peter V. Kocot
Haverhill
Senator Steven A. Baddour
Representative Barbara L'Italien :-ward two (precinct one and two, ward five (precinct two) and ward seven (precinct two)
Representative Brian S. Dempsey:- ward one (all precincts), ward two (precinct three), ward three (all precincts), ward four (precincts one and two), ward five (precincts one and three) and ward six (all precincts)
Representative Harriett L. Stanley:- ward four (precinct three) and ward seven (precincts one and three)
Hawley
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Daniel E. Bosley
Heath
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Daniel E. Bosley
Hingham
Senator Robert L. Hedlund
Representative Garrett J. Bradley
Hinsdale
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Denis E. Guyer
Holbrook
Senator Michael W. Morrissey
Representative Joseph R. Driscoll:- precinct one
Representative Ronald Mariano:- precincts two to four
Holden
Senator Harriette L. Chandler
Representative Lewis G. Evangelidis
Holland
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
Representative Todd M. Smola
Holliston
Senator Karen E. Spilka
Representative Paul J. P. Loscocco
Holyoke
Senator Michael R. Knapik
Representative Michael F. Kane
Hopedale
Senator Richard T. Moore
Representative Marie J. Parente
Hopkinton
Senator Karen E. Spilka
Representative Paul J. P. Loscocco
Hubbardston
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
Representative Lewis G. Evangelidis
Hudson
Senator Pamela P. Resor
Representative Patricia A. Walrath
Hull
Senator Robert L. Hedlund
Representative Garrett J. Bradley
Huntington
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Stephen Kulik
I
Ipswich
Senator Bruce E. Tarr
Representative Bradford Hill
K
Kingston
Senator Therese Murray
Representative Thomas J. O'Brien
L
Lakeville
Senator Joan M. Menard
Representative John F. Quinn:- precinct one
Representative Stephen R. Canessa:- precincts two and three
Lancaster
Senator Robert A. Antonioni
Representative James B. Eldridge:- precinct one
Representative Harold P. Naughton, Jr.:- precinct two
Lanesborough
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Denis E. Guyer
Lawrence
Senator Susan C. Tucker
Representative David M. Torrisi:- ward A (precincts one and three), ward E (precincts 2 and 3) and ward F (precincts one, two and four)
Representative William Lantigua:- ward A (precincts two and four), ward B (all precincts), ward C (all precincts), ward D (precincts 3 and 4) and ward F (precinct 3)
Representative Barry R. Finegold:- ward D (precincts one and two) and ward E (precincts one and four)
Lee
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative William Smitty Pignatelli
Leicester
Senator Edward M. Augustus, Jr.
Representative John J. Binienda
Lenox
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative William Smitty Pignatelli
Leominster
Senator Robert A. Antonioni
Representative Jennifer L. Flanagan
Leverett
Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg
Representative Stephen Kulik
Lexington
Senator Robert A. Havern:- precincts one, two, and four to seven
Senator Susan C. Fargo:- precincts three, eight and nine
Representative Jay R. Kaufman :- precincts one and five to nine
Representative Thomas M. Stanley :- precincts two to four
Leyden
Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg
Representative Denis E. Guyer
Lincoln
Senator Susan C. Fargo
Representative Susan W. Pope
Littleton
Senator Pamela P. Resor
Representative Geoffrey D. Hall
Longmeadow
Senator Brian P. Lees
Representative Mary S. Rogeness
Lowell
Senator Steven C. Panagiotakos
Representative Thomas A. Golden, Jr.:- ward five (all precincts), ward six (all precincts) and ward nine (all precincts)
Representative David M. Nangle:- ward one (all precincts), ward two (precinct three), ward four (precincts two and three), ward ten (all precincts) and ward eleven (all precincts)
Representative Kevin J. Murphy:- ward two (precincts one and two), ward three (all precincts), ward four (precinct one), ward seven (all precincts) and ward eight (all precincts)
Ludlow
Senator Brian P. Lees
Representative Thomas M. Petrolati
Lunenburg
Senator Robert A. Antonioni
Representative James B. Eldridge
Lynn
Senator Thomas M. McGee
Representative Mark V. Falzone:- ward one (precincts one and two)
Representative Robert F. Fennell:- ward one (precincts three and four), ward two (all precincts), ward three (precincts one, two and three), ward four (precincts one to three) and ward five (precinct five)
Representative Douglas W. Petersen:- ward three (precinct four)
Representative Steven Myles Walsh:- ward five (precincts one, two and four), ward six (all precincts) and ward seven (all precincts)
Lynnfield
Senator Richard R. Tisei
Representative Bradley H. Jones, Jr.:- precincts one, three and four
Representative Mark V. Falzone:- precinct two
M
Malden
Senator Richard R. Tisei
Representative Christopher G. Fallon:- ward two (all precincts), ward three (precinct one), ward four (all precincts), ward five (all precincts), ward six (all precincts) and ward eight (all precincts)
Representative Edward G. Connolly:- ward seven (precinct two)
Representative Paul J. Donato:- ward one (all precincts), ward three (precinct two), and ward seven (precinct one)
Manchester-by-the-Sea
Senator Bruce E. Tarr
Representative Bradford Hill
Mansfield
Senator James E. Timilty
Representative Virginia M. Coppola precincts one, three and six
Representative Elizabeth Poirier :-precincts two and five
Representative Louis L. Kafka:- precinct four
Marblehead
Senator Thomas McGee
Representative Douglas W. Petersen
Marion
Senator Marc R. Pacheco
Representative William M. Straus
Marlborough
Senator Pamela P. Resor
Representative Stephen P. LeDuc
Marshfield
Senator Robert L. Hedlund
Representative Frank M. Hynes
Mashpee
Senator Robert O'Leary
Representative Matthew Patrick :- precincts two, four and five
Representative Jeffrey D. Perry :- precincts one and three
Mattapoisett
Senator Mark C. Montigny
Representative William M. Straus
Maynard
Senator Pamela P. Resor
Representative Patricia A. Walrath
Medfield
Senator James E. Timilty
Representative Lida E. Harkins:- precincts one and two
Representative Richard J. Ross:- precincts three and four
Medford
Senator Patricia D. Jehlen
Representative Paul J. Donato:- ward one (all precincts), ward two (all precincts), ward three (precinct one), ward seven (precinct two) and ward eight (precinct one)
Representative J. James Marzilli, Jr.:- ward three (precinct two) and ward six (all precincts)
Representative Carl M. Sciortino, Jr.:- ward four (all precincts), ward five (all precincts), ward seven (precinct one) and ward eight (precinct two)
Medway
Senator Karen E. Spilka
Representative Paul J. P. Loscocco :- precinct one
Representative James E. Vallee :- precincts two to four
Melrose
Senator Richard R. Tisei :- wards one to five
Senator Thomas M. McGee :- wards six and seven
Representative Michael E. Festa
Mendon
Senator Richard T. Moore
Representative Marie J. Parente
Merrimac
Senator Steven A. Baddour
Representative Harriett L. Stanley
Methuen
Senator Steven A. Baddour
Representative Arthur J. Broadhurst:- precincts one to six, eight to twelve
Representative Barbara A. L'Italen:- precinct seven
Middleborough
Senator Marc R. Pacheco
Representative Thomas J. O'Brien:- precincts one and five
Representative William M. Straus:- precincts three and six
Representative Stephen R. Canessa:- precincts two and four
Middlefield
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Denis E. Guyer
Middleton
Senator Bruce E. Tarr
Representative Bradley H. Jones :-precinct one
Representative Bradford R. Hill:-precinct two
Milford
Senator Richard T. Moore
Representative Marie J. Parente
Millbury
Senator Edward M. Augustus, Jr.
Representative Paul K. Frost
Millis
Senator Scott P. Brown
Representative Richard J. Ross:- precinct one
Representative David Paul Linsky:- precincts two and three
Millville
Senator Richard T. Moore
Representative Jennifer M. Callahan
Milton
Senator Brian A. Joyce
Representative Walter F. Timilty:- precincts one, two, four, five, eight, nine, ten, eleven
Linda Dorcena Forry:- precinct three, six and seven
Monroe
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Daniel E. Bosley
Monson
Stephen M. Brewer
Mary S. Rogeness
Montague
Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg
Representative Stephen Kulik
Monterey
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative William Smitty Pignatelli
Montgomery
Senator Michael R. Knapik
Representative Peter V. Kocot
Mount Washington
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative William Smitty Pignatelli
N
Nahant
Senator Thomas M. McGee
Senator Steven Myles Walsh
Nantucket
Senator Robert O'Leary
Representative Eric Turkington
Natick
Senator Karen E. Spilka:- precincts one, two, three, four, five and eight
Senator Scott P. Brown:- precincts six, seven, nine and ten
Representative David Paul Linsky :- precincts one to nine
Representative Alice Hanlon Peisch :- precinct ten
Needham
Senator Scott P. Brown
Representative Lida E. Harkins
Needham
Senator Scott P. Brown
Representative Lida E. Harkins
New Ashford
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Denis E. Guyer
New Bedford
Senator Mark C. Montigny
Representative Robert M. Koczera:- ward one (precincts A to E) and ward two (all precincts)
Representative Stephen R. Canessa:- ward one (precincts F and G), ward three (precincts A to E), and ward four (precincts D and E)
Representative Antonio F. D. Cabral:- ward four (precincts A to C, F and G), ward five (all precincts) and ward six (all precincts)
Representative John F. Quinn:- ward three (precincts F and G)
New Braintree
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
Representative Anne M. Gobi
New Marlborough
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative William Smitty Pignatelli
New Salem
Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg
Representative Stephen Kulik
Newbury
Senator Bruce E. Tarr
Representative Harriett L. Stanley
Newburyport
Senator Steven A. Baddour
Representative Michael A. Costello
Newton
Senator Cynthia Stone Creem
Representative Ruth B. Balser:- ward five (precincts one and three), ward six (all precincts), ward seven (precinct one, three and four) and ward eight (all precincts)
Representative Peter J. Koutoujian:- ward one (precincts one and four) and ward three (precinct four)
Representative Kay Khan:- ward one (precinct two and three), ward two (all precincts), ward three (precincts one and two), ward four (all precincts), ward five (precinct four) and ward seven (precinct two)
Norfolk
Senator Scott P. Brown
Representative Richard J. Ross
North Adams
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Daniel E. Bosley
North Andover
Senator Steven A. Baddour:- precincts one, four, six and eight
Senator Bruce E. Tarr:- precincts two, three, five and seven
Representative David M. Torrisi:- precincts one to six
Representative Barbara A. L'Italien. :- precincts seven and eight
North Attleborough
Senator Scott P. Brown
Representative Elizabeth Poirier
North Brookfield
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
Representatvie Anne M. Gobi
North Reading
Senator Bruce E. Tarr
Representative Bradley H. Jones, Jr.
Northampton
Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg
Representative Peter V. Kocot
Northborough
Senator Pamela P. Resor :- precinct three
Senator Harriette L. Chandler :- precincts one, two and four
Representative Harold P. Naughton, Jr.
Northbridge
Senator Richard T. Moore
Representative George N. Peterson, Jr.
Northfield
Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg
Representative Denis E. Guyer
Norton
Senator James E. Timilty
Representative Philip Travis :- precinct one
Representative Elizabeth Poirer :- precinct two
Representative Virginia M. Coppola :- precincts three, four and five
Norwell
Senator Robert L. Hedlund
Representative Robert J. Nyman
Norwood
Senator Marian Walsh
Representative John H. Rogers
O
Oak Bluffs
Senator Robert O'Leary
Representative Eric Turkington
Oakham
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
Representative Lewis G. Evangelidis
Orange
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
Representative Christopher J. Donelan
Orleans
Senator Robert O'Leary
Representative Shirley Gomes
Otis
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative William Smitty Pignatelli
Oxford
Senator Richard T. Moore
Representative Paul K. Frost:- precincts one and three
Representative Mark J. Carron:- precinct two
Representative Paul Kujawski :- precinct four
P
Palmer
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
Representative Todd M. Smola
Paxton
Senator Harriette L. Chandler
Representative Robert Spellane
Peabody
Senator Frederick E. Berry
Representative Joyce A. Spiliotis: wards one, two, three, four and five
Representative Theodore C. Speliotis:- ward six
Pelham
Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg
Representative Stephen Kulik
Pembroke
Senator Therese Murray
Representative Daniel K. Webster
Pepperell
Senator Steven C. Panagiotakos
Representative Robert S. Hargraves
Peru
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Denis E. Guyer
Petersham
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
Representative Anne M. Gobi
Phillipston
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
Representative Anne M. Gobi
Pittsfield
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Christopher Speranzo:- ward one (precinct A), ward two (all precincts), ward three (all precincts), ward four(all precincts), ward five (precinct A), ward six (all precincts) and ward seven (all precincts)
Representative Denis E. Guyer:- ward one (precinct B)
Representative William Smitty Pignatelli:- ward five (precinct B)
Plainfield
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Denis E. Guyer
Plainville
Senator Scott P. Brown
Representative Richard J. Ross
Plymouth
Senator Therese Murray
Representative Vinny M. deMacedo:- precincts two through ten, twelve, and fourteen
Representative Thomas J. O'Brien:- precincts one, eleven and thirteen
Plympton
Senator Therese Murray
Representative Thomas J. O'Brien
Princeton
Senator Harriette L. Chandler
Representative Lewis G. Evangelidis
Provincetown
Senator Robert O'Leary
Representative Shirley Gomes
Q
Quincy
Senator Michael W. Morrissey
Representative A. Stephen Tobin:- ward one (all precincts), ward three (precincts one, two and five), ward four (precincts two and four) and ward five (precincts one, three and four)
Representative Ronald Mariano:- ward two (all precincts) and ward four (precinct five)
Representative Bruce J. Ayers:- ward three (precincts three and four), ward four (precincts one and three), ward five (precincts two and five) and ward six (all precincts)
R
Randolph
Senator Brian A. Joyce
Representative Joseph R. Driscoll:- precinct three
Representative Walter F. Timilty:- precincts one, two, four, seven and eight
Representative Bruce J. Ayers:- precincts five and six
Raynham
Senator Marc R. Pacheco
Representative David L. Flynn
Reading
Senator Richard R. Tisei
Representative Bradley H. Jones, Jr.:- precincts one, four, six, seven, eight
Representative Patrick M. Natale:- precincts two, three and five
Rehoboth
Senator James E. Timilty
Representative Philip Travis
Revere
Senator President Robert E. Travaglini ward one, two, three, four, five
Senator Jarrett T. Barrios - ward six
Representative Kathi-Ann Reinstein:- ward one (precinct three), ward three (precinct one), ward four (all precincts), ward five (precincts one and two) and ward six (all precincts)
Representative Robert A. DeLeo:- ward one (precincts one and two), ward two (all precincts), ward three (precincts two and three) and ward five (precinct three)
Richmond
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Denis E. Guyer
Rochester
Senator Joan M.Menard
Representative William M. Straus
Rockland
Senator Michael W. Morrissey
Representative Robert J. Nyman
Rockport
Senator Bruce E. Tarr
Representative Anthony J. Verga
Rowe
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Daniel E. Bosley
Rowley
Senator Bruce E. Tarr
Representative Harriett L. Stanley
Royalston
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
House Seat Vacant
Russell
Senator Michael R. Knapik
Representative Daniel F. Keenan
Rutland
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
Representative Lewis G. Evangelidis
S
Salem
Senator Frederick E. Berry
Representative John D. Keenan
Salisbury
Senator Steven A. Baddour
Representative Michael A. Costello
Sandisfield
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative William Smitty Pignatelli
Sandwich
Senator Therese Murray
Representative Jeffrey D. Perry
Saugus
Senator Thomas M. McGee :- precincts one, three, four, five, seven, eight and nine
Senate Jarrett T. Barrios:- precincts two, six and ten
Representative Mark V. Falzone :- precincts one, two, four to nine
Representative Kathi Ann Reinslein :- precincts three and ten
Savoy
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Daniel E. Bosley
Scituate
Senator Robert L. Hedlund
Representative Frank M. Hynes :- precinct one, two, four, five and six
Representative Garrett J. Bradley :- precinct three
Seekonk
Senator James E. Timilty
Representative Philip Travis
Sharon
Senator James E. Timilty :- precincts one four, and five
Senator Brian A. Joyce :- precincts two and three
Representative Louis L. Kafka
Sheffield
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative William Smitty Pignatelli
Shelburne
Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg
Representative Denis E. Guyer
Sherborn
Senator Scott P. Brown
Representative David Paul Linsky
Shirley
Senator Pamela P. Resor
Representative James B. Eldridge
Shrewsbury
Senator Edward M. Augustus, Jr.
Representative Karyn E. Polito
Shutesbury
Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg
Representative Stephen Kulik
Somerset
Senator Joan M. Menard
Representative Patricia A. Haddad
Somerville
Senator Jarrett T. Barrios:- ward one (precinct one) and ward two (precinct one)
Senator Patricia D. Jehlen:- ward one (precincts two and three), ward two (precincts two and three), ward three (all precincts), ward four (all precincts), ward five (all precincts), ward six (all precincts) and ward seven (all precincts)
Representative Timothy J. Toomey, Jr.:- ward one (all precincts), ward two (precincts one and two)
Representative Denise Provost:- ward two (precinct three), ward three (all precincts), ward four (precinct three), ward five (all precincts) and ward six (all precincts)
Representative Carl M. Sciortino, Jr.:- ward four (precincts one and two) and ward seven (all precincts)
South Hadley
Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg
Representative John W. Scibak
Southampton
Senator Michael R. Knapik
Representative Peter V. Kocot
Southborough
Senator Pamela P. Resor
Representative Paul J. P. Loscocco :- precincts two and three
Representative Stephen P. LeDuc :- precinct one
Southbridge
Senator Richard T. Moore
Representative Mark J. Carron
Southwick
Senator Michael R. Knapik
Representative Daniel F. Keenan
Spencer
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
Representative Anne M. Gobi :- precincts two and three
Representative Mark J. Carron :- precincts one and four
Springfield
Senator Stephen J. Buoniconti:- ward one (all precincts), ward three (all precincts), ward four (all precincts), ward five (precincts A and B) and ward six (all precincts)
Senator Brian P. Lees:- ward two (all precincts), ward five (precincts C, D, E, F, G and H), ward seven (all precincts) and ward eight (all precincts)
Representative Mary S. Rogeness:- ward six (precincts B and C)
Representative Sean Curran:- ward two (A, B, C, D, F, G and H), ward five (precincts C, D, G and H), ward 7 (precinct H) and ward eight (precincts A, B, D and H)
Representative Cheryl A. Rivera:- ward one (all precincts), ward three (precincts B, C, F, G and H) and ward six (precincts A, E and G)
Representative Benjamin Swan:- ward three (precincts A, D and E), ward four (all precincts), ward five (precincts A, B, E and F) and ward seven (precinct A), ward 8 (precinct C)
Representative Gale D. Candaras:- ward six (precincts D, F and H) and ward seven (precincts B, C, D, E, F and G)
Representative James T. Welch: ward 2 (precinct E)
Representative Thomas M. Petrolati: ward 8 (precincts E, F and G)
Sterling
Senator Robert A. Antonioni
Representative Lewis G. Evangelidis :- precinct 1
Representative Harold P. Naughton, Jr. :- precinct 2
Stockbridge
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative William Smitty Pignatelli
Stoneham
Senator Richard R. Tisei
Representative Paul C. Casey:- precincts one, two, four, five, six and seven
Representative Patrick M. Natale:- precincts three
Stoughton
Senator Brian A. Joyce
Representative William C. Galvin:- precinct one, five, seven and eight
Representative Louis L. Kafka:- precincts two, three, four and six
Stow
Senator Pamela P. Resor
Representative Patricia A. Walrath
Sturbridge
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
Representative Todd M. Smola
Sudbury
Senator Susan C. Fargo :- precincts one and four
Senator Pamela P. Resor :- precints two, three, and five
Representative Susan W. Pope
Sunderland
Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg
Representative Stephen Kulik
Sutton
Senator Richard T. Moore
Representative Jennifer M. Callahan :- precincts one and two
Representative Paul K. Frost :- precinct three
Swampscott
Senator Thomas M. McGee
Representative Douglas W. Petersen
Swansea
Senator Joan M. Menard
Representative Philip Travis:- precincts one, three, four and five
Representative Patricia A. Haddad :- precinct two
T
Taunton
Senator Marc R. Pacheco
Representative James H. Fagan:- ward one (precinct B), ward two (all precincts), ward three (all precincts), ward five (all precincts), ward seven (all precincts) and ward eight (all precincts)
Representative Patricia A. Haddad:- ward one (precinct A), ward four (precinct B) and ward six (all precincts)
Representative Stephen R. Canessa:- ward four (precinct A)
Templeton
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
Representative Anne M. Gobi
Tewksbury
Senator Susan C. Tucker
Representative Barry R. Finegold :- precinct three and three-A
Representative James R. Miceli:- precincts one, one-A, two, two-A, four and four-A
Tisbury
Senator Robert O'Leary
Representative Eric Turkington
Tolland
Senator Michael R. Knapik
Representative William Smitty Pignatelli
Topsfield
Senator Frederick E. Berry
Representative Theodore C. Speliotis
Townsend
Senator Robert A. Antonioni
Representative Robert S. Hargraves
Truro
Senator Robert O'Leary
Representative Shirley Gomes
Tyngsborough
Senator Steven C. Panagiotakos
Representative Colleen M. Garry
Tyringham
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative William Smitty Pignatelli
U
Upton
Senator Edward M. Augustus, Jr.
Representative George N. Peterson, Jr.
Uxbridge
Senator Richard T. Moore
Representative Paul Kujawski:- precinct three
Representative Jennifer M. Callahan:- precincts one, two and four
W
Wakefield
Senator Richard R. Tisei
Representative Mark V. Falzone:- precincts one, two and seven
Representative Michael E. Festa:- precincts three, four, five and six
Wales
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
Representative Todd M. Smola
Walpole
Senator James E. Timilty
Representative John H. Rogers:- precincts one, two, six and seven
Representative Louis L. Kafka:- precincts three and four
Representative Richard J. Ross:- precinct five
Representative Robert K. Coughlin:- precinct eight
Waltham
Senator Susan C. Fargo
Representative Thomas M. Stanley:- ward one (all precincts), ward two (all precincts), ward three (all precincts), ward four (all precincts) and ward seven (precinct one)
Representative Peter J. Koutoujian:- ward five (all precincts), ward six (all precincts), ward seven (precinct 2), ward eight (all precincts) and ward nine (all precincts)
Ware
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
Representative Todd M. Smola:- precincts B and C
Representative Anne M. Gobi:- precinct A
Wareham
Senator Marc R. Pacheco
Representative Susan Williams Gifford
Warren
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
Representative Todd M. Smola
Warwick
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
Representative Christopher J. Donelan
Washington
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Denis E. Guyer
Watertown
Senator Steven A. Tolman
Representative Rachel Kaprielian:- precincts one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, eleven and twelve
Representative Peter J. Koutoujian:- precinct ten
Wayland
Senator Scott P. Brown
Representative Susan W. Pope
Webster
Senator Richard T. Moore
Representative Paul Kujawski
Wellesley
Senator Cynthia Stone Creem:- precincts A, C, D and E
Senator Scott P. Brown:- precincts B, F and G
Representative Alice Hanlon Peisch
Wellfleet
Senator Robert O'Leary
Representative Shirley Gomes
Wendell
Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg
Representative Stephen Kulik
Wenham
Senator Bruce E. Tarr
Representative Bradford Hill
West Boylston
Senator Harriette L. Chandler
Representative James B. Leary:
West Bridgewater
Senator Brian A. Joyce
Representative Christine E. Canavan
West Brookfield
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
Representative Anne M. Gobi
West Newbury
Senator Bruce E. Tarr
Representative Harriett L. Stanley
West Springfield
Senator Stephen J. Buoniconti
Representative James T. Welch
West Stockbridge
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative William Smitty Pignatelli
West Tisbury
Senator Robert O'Leary
Representative Eric Turkington
Westborough
Senator Pamela P. Resor
Representative Karyn E. Polito:- precincts one and four
Representative Paul J.D. Loscocco:- precinct two
Representative George N. Peterson, Jr.:- precincts three and five
Westfield
Senator Michael R. Knapik
Representative Donald F. Humason, Jr.
Westford
Senator Steven C. Panagiotakos
Representative Geoffrey D. Hall
Westhampton
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Peter V. Kocot
Westminster
Senator Robert A. Antonioni
Representative Lewis G. Evangelidis
Weston
Senator Susan C. Fargo
Representative Alice Hanlon Peisch
Westport
Senator Joan M. Menard
Representative Michael J. Rodrigues
Westwood
Senator Marian Walsh
Representative Robert K. Coughlin
Weymouth
Senator Robert L. Hedlund
Representative James M. Murphy:- precincts one, two, three, four, seven, eight, ten, eleven, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, seventeen and eighteen
Representative Ronald Mariano:- precincts five, six, nine, twelve, sixteen
Whately
Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg
Representative Stephen Kulik
Whitman
Senator Robert S. Creedon, Jr..
Representative Kathleen M. Teahan
Wilbraham
Senator Brian P. Lees
Representative Gale D. Candaras
Williamsburg
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Stephen Kulik
Williamstown
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Daniel E. Bosley
Wilmington
Senator Bruce E. Tarr
Representative James R. Miceli:- precincts one, two, four, five and six
Representative Charles A. Murphy:- precinct three
Winchendon
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
House Seat Vacant
Winchester
Senator Patricia D. Jehlen
Representative Paul C. Casey
Windsor
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Denis E. Guyer
Winthrop
Senator Robert E. Travaglini
Representative Robert A. DeLeo
Woburn
Senator Robert A. Havern:- wards one, three, four, five, six and seven
Senator Patricia D. Jehlen:- ward two
Representative Patrick M. Natale:- precincts two, three, four, five and six
Representative Jay R. Kaufman:- precincts one and seven
Worcester
Senator Harriette L. Chandler:- ward one (all precincts), ward two (all precincts), ward three (all precincts), ward four (all precincts), ward nine (all precincts) and ward ten (all precincts)
Senator Edward M. Augustus, Jr.:- ward five (all precincts), ward six (all precincts), ward seven (all precincts) and ward eight (all precincts)
Representative Robert P. Spellane:- ward one (precincts one, two, three and four), ward nine (all precincts), and ward ten (precinct three)
Representative James B. Leary:- ward one (precinct five), ward two (all precincts) and ward three (precincts one, three and five)
Representative Vincent A. Pedone:- ward three (precincts two and four), ward four (all precincts), ward five (precinct three) and ward ten (precincts one, two, four and five)
Representative John P. Fresolo:- ward five (precincts one, two, four and five), ward six (all precincts) and ward eight (precincts one and five)
Representative John J. Binienda:- ward seven (all precincts) and ward eight (precincts two and four)
Worthington
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Stephen Kulik
Wrentham
Senator Scott P. Brown
Representative Richard J. Ross
Y
Yarmouth
Senator Robert O'Leary
Representative Cleon H. Turner:- precincts one, two, four and seven
Representative Demetrius J. Atsalis:- precincts three, five and six
These are the Senators and representatives that voted against Marriage Equality in 2004 that are still in office. Scroll down further to see who represents you in your own home town. If anyone makes my list that has changed their vote in favor of gay marriage, contact me immediately and their name will be removed from this list. Contact me at salemmaman@gmail.com for error corrections or additions.
SENATE:
*Stephen M. Brewer, D-Barre - Y
*Robert S. Creedon Jr., D-Brockton - Y
*John A. Hart Jr., D-Boston - Y
*Robert L. Hedlund, R-Weymouth - Y
*Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge - Y
*Michael W. Morrissey, D-Quincy - Y
*Marc R. Pacheco, D-Taunton - Y
*Steven C. Panagiotakos, D-Lowell - Y
HOUSE:
*Bruce J. Ayers, D-Quincy - Y
*John J. Binienda, D-Worcester - Y
*Garrett J. Bradley, D-Hingham - Y
*Arthur J. Broadhurst, D-Methuen - Y
*Jennifer M. Callahan, D-Sutton - Y
*Christine E. Canavan, D-Brockton - Y
*Gale D. Candaras, D-Wilbraham - Y
*Mark J. Carron, D-Southbridge - Y
*Paul C. Casey, D-Winchester - Y
*Edward G. Connolly, D-Everett - Y
*Michael J. Coppola, R-Foxboro - Y
*Robert Correia, D-Fall River - Y
*Geraldine Creedon, D-Brockton - Y
*Robert A. DeLeo, D-Winthrop - Y
*Viriato Manuel deMacedo, R-Plymouth - Y
*Brian S. Dempsey, D-Haverhill - Y
*Paul J. Donato, D-Medford - Y
*Joseph R. Driscoll, D-Braintree - Y
*Lewis G. Evangelidis, R-Holden - Y
*James H. Fagan, D-Taunton - Y
*David L. Flynn, D-Bridgewater - Y
*John P. Fresolo, D-Worcester - Y
*Paul K. Frost, R-Auburn - Y
*Susan W. Gifford, R-Wareham - Y
*Anne M. Gobi, D-Spencer - Y
*Emile J. Goguen, D-Fitchburg - Y
Brian Paul Golden, D-Boston - Y
*Thomas A. Golden Jr., D-Lowell - Y
*Shirley Gomes, R-South Harwich - Y
*William G. Greene Jr., D-Billerica - Y
*Geoffrey D. Hall, D-Westford - Y
*Robert S. Hargraves, R-Groton - Y
*Bradford Hill, R-Ipswich - Y
*Donald F. Humason Jr., R-Westfield - Y
*Frank M. Hynes, D-Marshfield - Y
*Bradley H. Jones Jr., R-North Reading - Y
*Michael F. Kane, D-Holyoke - Y
*Paul Kujawski, D-Webster - Y
*Stephen P. LeDuc, D-Marlboro - Y
*John A. Lepper, R-Attleboro - Y
*Paul J. Loscocco, R-Holliston - Y
*Ronald Mariano, D-Quincy - Did not vote
*James R. Miceli, D-Wilmington - Y
*James M. Murphy, D-Weymouth - Y
*David M. Nangle, D-Lowell - Y
*Harold P. Naughton Jr., D-Clinton - Y
*Robert J. Nyman, D-Hanover - Y
*Thomas J. O'Brien, D-Kingston - Y
*Eugene L. O'Flaherty, D-Chelsea - Y
*Shirley Owens-Hicks, D-Boston - Y
*Marie J. Parente, D-Milford - Y
*Jeffrey D. Perry, R-Sandwich - Y
*George N. Peterson Jr., R-Grafton - Y
*Thomas M. Petrolati, D-Ludlow - Y
*Elizabeth A. Poirier, R-North Attleboro - Y
*Karyn E. Polito, R-Shrewsbury - Y
*Susan W. Pope, R-Wayland - Y
*John F. Quinn, D-Dartmouth - Y
*Mary S. Rogeness, R-Longmeadow - Y
*John H. Rogers, D-Norwood - Y
*Michael F. Rush, D-Boston - Y
*Angelo M. Scaccia, D-Boston - Y
*Joyce A. Spiliotis, D-Peabody - Y
*Walter F. Timilty, D-Milton - Y
*A. Stephen Tobin, D-Quincy - Y
*Philip Travis, D-Rehoboth - Y
*James E. Vallee, D-Franklin - Y
*Anthony J. Verga, D-Gloucester - Y
*Joseph F. Wagner, D-Chicopee - Y
*Brian P. Wallace, D-Boston - Y
*Patricia A. Walrath, D-Stow - Y
*Daniel K. Webster, R-Hanson - Y
Here is who they represent:
A
Abington
Senator Michael W. Morrissey
Representative Kathleen M. Teahan
Acton
Senator Pamela P. Resor
Representative Cory Atkins:- precincts one, two, and six
Representative James B. Eldridge:- precincts three, four, and five
Acushnet
Senator Mark C. Montigny
Representative Robert M. Koczera
Adams
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Daniel E. Bosley
Agawam
Senator Stephen J. Buoniconti
Representative Daniel F. Keenan
Alford
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative William Smitty Pignatelli
Amesbury
Senator Steven A. Baddour
Representative Michael A. Costello
Amherst
Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg
Representative Ellen Story
Andover
Senator Susan C. Tucker
Representative Barry R. Finegold:- precincts two, three, five, four, six, and nine
Representative Barbara A. L'Italien:- precincts one, seven, and eight
Aquinnah
Senator Robert A. O'Leary
Representative Eric T. Turkington
Arlington
Senator Robert A. Havern
Representative Anne M. Paulsen:- precincts two and four
Representative J. James Marzilli, Jr.:- precincts one, three, five to thirteen, fifteen, sixteen, eighteen, and nineteen
Representative Jay R. Kaufman.:- precincts fourteen, seventeen, twenty, and twenty-one
Ashburnham
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
House Seat Vacant
Ashby
Senator Robert A. Antonioni
House Seat Vacant
Ashfield
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Denis E. Guyer
Ashland
Senator Karen E. Spilka
Representative Tom Sannicandro
Athol
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
Representative Christopher J. Donelan
Attleboro
Senator Scott P. Brown:-precincts one, two, three A
Senator James E. Timilty:-precinct three B
Representative John A. Lepper:-precincts one, two, and three A
Representative Elizabeth A. Poirier:-precinct three B
Auburn
Senator Edward M. Augustus, Jr.
Representative Paul K. Frost
Avon
Senator Brian A. Joyce
Representative William C. Galvin
Ayer
Senator Pamela P. Resor
Representative Robert S. Hargraves
B
Barnstable
Senator Robert O'Leary:-precincts one to nine, and thirteen
Senator Therese Murray:-precincts ten to twelve
Representative Demetrius J. Atsalis:- precincts one through four, six, eight, nine to thirteen
Representative Matthew Patrick :- precincts five and seven
Representative Jeffrey D. Perry:- precincts ten to twelve
Barre
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
Representative Anne M. Gobi
Becket
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Denis E. Guyer
Bedford
Senator Susan C. Fargo
Representative Charles A. Murphy
Belchertown
Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg :- precincts A and D
Senator Brian P. Lees:- precincts B and C
Representative Thomas M. Petrolati:- precincts Band C
Representative Stephen Kulik :- precinct A and D
Bellingham
Senator Richard T. Moore
Representative Jennifer M. Callahan
Belmont
Senator Steven A. Tolman
Representative Anne M. Paulsen
Berkley
Senator Marc R. Pacheco
Representative David B. Sullivan
Berlin
Senator Harriete L. Chandler
Representative Stephen P. LeDuc
Bernardston
Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg
Representative Denis E. Guyer
Beverly
Senator Frederick E. Berry
Representative Mary E. Grant
Billerica
Senator Robert A. Havern
Representative William G. Greene, Jr.
Blackstone
Senator Richard T. Moore
Representative Jennifer M. Callahan
Blandford
Senator Michael R. Knapik
Representative William Smitty Pignatelli
Bolton
Senator Robert A. Antonioni
Representative Patricia A. Walrath
Boston
Senator Robert E. Travaglini:- ward one precincts one to fourteen, ward three (precincts one to six) and ward five (precinct three)
Senator Jack Hart:-ward 1, precinct 15, wards 6, 7 and 13, ward 14, precincts 1, 2, 4, 5 and 12 to 14, inclusive, wards 15, 16 and 17, ward 18, precincts 1 to 6, inclusive, and 21
Senator Jarrett T. Barrios :- ward two (all precincts), ward twenty-one (precincts four, six, and seven) and ward twenty-two (precincts one, two, and five)
Representative Brian P. Wallace.:- ward six (all precincts), ward seven (precincts one to nine), and ward thirteen (precincts three and six)
Senator Dianne Wilkerson:- ward three (precincts seven and eight), ward four (precincts one to six, eight and nine), ward five (precincts one, four to eight, and eleven), ward eight (all precincts), ward nine (all precincts), ward ten (all precincts), ward eleven (all precincts), ward twelve (all precincts), ward fourteen (precincts three, six to eleven), and ward nineteen (precincts one to nine)
Senator Marian Walsh:- ward eighteen (precincts seven to twenty, twenty-two and twenty-three), ward nineteen (precincts ten, eleven to thirteen) and ward twenty (all precincts)
Senator Steven A. Tolman:- ward four (precincts seven and ten), ward twenty-one (precincts one to three, five and eight to sixteen) and ward twenty-two (precincts three, four, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve and thirteen)
Representative Anthony Petruccelli:- ward one (all precincts) and the Boston HarborIslands
Representative Eugene L. O'Flaherty:- ward two (all precincts)
Representative Salvatore F. DiMasi:- ward three (precincts one to four and six to eight), ward four (precinct one), ward five (precinct one) and ward eight (precincts one, two and six)
Representative Byron Rushing:- ward four (precincts two, three, four, five, six and seven), ward five (precincts two and ten), and ward nine (precincts one, two and three)
Representative Gloria L. Fox:- ward four (precincts eight, nine and ten), ward eight (precincts three and four), ward nine (precincts four and five), ward eleven (precinct two and three), ward twelve (precincts one to five, eight and nine) and ward twenty-one (precinct one)
Representative Martha Marty Walz:- ward three (precinct five), and ward five (precincts three to nine and eleven)
Representative Brian Wallace:- ward six (all precincts), ward seven (precincts one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight and nine) and ward thirteen (precincts three and six)
Representative Marie P. St. Fleur :- ward seven (precinct ten), ward eight (precincts five and seven), ward twelve (precinct six), ward thirteen (precincts one, two, four, and five), ward fourteen (precincts one and four) and ward fifteen (precincts one, two three, four five, seven, eight and nine)
Representative Jeffery Sanchez:- ward ten (all precincts), ward eleven (precinct one) and ward nineteen (precincts one to five, and eight)
Representative Elizabeth A. Malia:- ward eleven (precincts four to ten), ward twelve (precinct seven), ward nineteen (precincts six, seven, nine to thirteen), and ward twenty (precincts one, two and four)
Representative Martin J. Walsh:- ward thirteen (precincts seven, eight, nine and ten), ward fifteen (precinct six), ward sixteen (precincts one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, nine, and ten) and ward seventeen (precincts two, three, six and nine)
Representative Shirley Owens-Hicks:- ward fourteen (precincts two, three, five to fourteen), ward seventeen (precincts one, five, seven eight, and ten), and ward eighteen (precinct three)
Representative Linda Dorcena Forry :- ward sixteen (precincts eight, eleven, and twelve), ward seventeen (precincts four, eleven, twelve, thirteen and fourteen) and ward eighteen (precincts one, two, four, five, six and twenty-one)
Representative Angelo M. Scaccia:- ward eighteen (precincts seven to twenty, twenty-two and twenty-three)
Representative Michael F. Rush:- ward twenty (precincts three, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, sixteen, seventeen, eighteen, nineteen and twenty)
Representative Kevin G. Honan:- ward twenty-one (precincts three, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven and twelve) and ward twenty-two (precincts two, three, six, nine and ten)
Representative Michael Moran:- ward twenty-one (precincts two, four, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen and sixteen) and ward twenty-two (precincts one, four, five, seven, eight, eleven, twelve and thirteen)
Bourne
Senator Therese Murray
Representative Susan W. Gifford:- precincts one to three
Representative Matthew Patrick:- precincts five and six
Representative Jeffrey D. Perry:- precinct four
Boxborough
Senator Pamela P. Resor
Representative James B. Eldridge
Boxford
Senator Bruce E. Tarr
Representative Bradford Hill:- precincts one and three
Representative Barbara L'Italien :- precinct two
Boylston
Senator Harriette L. Chandler
Representative Harold P. Naughton, Jr.
Braintree
Senator Michael W. Morrissey:- precincts two, six to twelve
Senator Brian A. Joyce :- precincts two, six to twelve
Representative Joseph R. Driscoll :- precincts one, three, four and five
Brewster
Senator Robert O'Leary
Representative Cleon H. Turner
Bridgewater
Senator Marc R. Pacheco
Representative David L. Flynn
Brimfield
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
Representative Todd M. Smola
Brockton
Senator Robert S. Creedon, Jr..
Representative Geraldine Creedon:- ward one (precincts A and C), ward two (precinct A) and ward seven (all precincts)
Representative Thomas P. Kennedy:- ward one (precincts B and D), ward two (precincts B, C and D), ward three (all precincts) and ward four (precincts A and D), ward five (precinct A)
Representative Christine E. Canavan:- ward four (precincts B andC), ward 5 (precincts B, C and D) and ward six (all precincts)
Brookfield
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
Representative Anne M. Gobi
Brookline
Senator Cynthia Stone Creem
Representative Jeffrey Sanchez :- precincts five and fourteen
Representative Frank Israel Smizik:- precincts two to four, and six to thirteen
Representative Michael J. Moran:- precinct one
Representative Michael F. Rush:- precincts fifteen and sixteen
Buckland
Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg
Representative Denis E. Guyer
Burlington
Senator Robert A. Havern
Representative Charles A. Murphy
C
Cambridge
Senate President Robert E. Travaglini:- ward one (all precincts), ward two (all precincts), ward three (precincts one and three), ward four (all precincts), ward five (all precincts) and ward eight (precinct three)
Senator Jarrett T. Barrios:- ward three (precinct two), ward six (all precincts), ward seven (all precincts), ward eight (precincts one and two), ward nine (precinct one) and ward ten (precinct two)
Senator Steven A. Tolman:- ward nine (precincts two and three), ward ten (precincts one and three) and ward eleven (all precincts)
Representative Timothy J. Toomey, Jr.:- ward one (all precincts), ward two (precinct one) ward three (precincts one and two), and ward six (precinct one)
Representative Byron Rushing:- ward two (precinct two)
Representative Martha Marty Walz:- ward two (precinct three), ward three (precinct three), and ward five (all precincts)
Representative Alice K. Wolf:- ward four (all precincts), ward six (precincts two and three), ward seven (all precincts), ward eight (all precincts), and ward ten (precincts one and two)
Representative Rachel Kaprielian:- ward nine (all precincts)
Representative Anne M. Paulsen:- ward ten (precinct three) and ward eleven (all precincts)
Canton
Senator Brian A. Joyce
Representative William C. Galvin
Carlisle
Senator Susan C. Fargo
Representative Cory Atkins
Carver
Senator Marc R. Pacheco
Representative Susan Williams Gifford
Charlemont
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Daniel E. Bosley
Charlton
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
Representative Mark J. Carron
Chatham
Senator Robert O'Leary
Representative Shirley Gomes
Chelmsford
Senator Susan C. Fargo
Representative Cory Atkins :- precincts one and nine
Representative T. Golden :- precincts two, six, and eight
Representative G. Hall :- precincts three, five, and seven
Representative D. Nangle :-precinct four
Chelsea
Senator Jarret T. Barrios
Representative Eugene L. O'Flaherty: wards one and two, ward three (precincts one and three), ward four (precincts one and four)
Representative Kathi-Anne Reinstein:- ward three (precincts two and four), ward four (precincts two and three)
Cheshire
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Denis E. Guyer
Chester
Senator Michael R. Knapik
Representative William Smitty Pignatelli
Chesterfield
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Stephen Kulik
Chicopee
Senator Michael R. Knapik:- ward one, three, and six to nine
Senator Stephen J. Buoniconti:- ward two (all precincts), ward four (all precincts) and ward five (all precincts)
Representative Joseph F. Wagner:- ward one (all precincts), ward two (precincts A, C and D), ward three (all precincts), ward six (precinct A), ward seven (all precincts), ward eight (all precincts) and ward nine (all precincts)
Representative Sean Curran:- ward five (precinct A)
Representative James T. Welch:- ward two (precinct B), ward four (all precincts), ward five (precinct B)
Representative Thomas M. Petrolati:- ward six (precinct B)
Chilmark
Senator Robert O'Leary
Representative Eric Turkington
Clarksburg
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Daniel E. Bosley
Clinton
Senator Harriette L. Chandler :- precinct three and four
Senator Robert A. Antonioni :- precinct one and two
Representative Harold P. Naughton, Jr. :- all precincts
Cohasset
Senator Robert L. Hedlund
Representative Garrett J. Bradley
Colrain
Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg
Representative Denis E. Guyer
Concord
Senator Susan C. Fargo
Representative Cory Atkins
Conway
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Stephen Kulik
Cummington
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Denis E. Guyer
D
Dalton
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Denis E. Guyer
Danvers
Senator Frederick E. Berry
Representative Theodore C. Speliotis
Dartmouth
Senator Mark C. Montigny
Representative John F. Quinn
Dedham
Senator Marian Walsh
Representative Robert K. Coughlin
Deerfield
Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg
Representative Stephen Kulik
Dennis
Senator Robert O'Leary
Representative Cleon H. Turner
Dighton
Senator Marc R. Pacheco
Representative Patricia A. Haddad
Douglas
Senator Richard T. Moore
Representative Paul Kujawski
Dover
Senator James E. Timilty
Representative Lida E. Harkins
Dracut
Senator Susan C. Tucker
Representative Colleen M. Garry
Dudley
Senator Richard T. Moore
Representative Paul Kujawski
Dunstable
Senator Steven C. Panagiotakos
Representative Robert S. Hargraves
Duxbury
Senator Robert L. Hedlund
Representative Daniel K. Webster :-precincts two to five
Representative Thomas J. O'Brien :-precincts one and six
E
East Bridgewater
Senator Robert S. Creedon, Jr. :- precincts one to three
Senator Brian A. Joyce. :- precinct four
Representative Kathleen M. Teahan
East Brookfield
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
Representative Mark J. Carron
East Longmeadow
Senator Brian P. Lees
Representative Gale D. Candaras:- precincts one and two
Representative Mary S. Rogeness:- precincts three and four
Eastham
Senator Robert O'Leary
Representative Shirley Gomes
Easthampton
Senator Michael R. Knapik
Representative John W. Scibak
Easton
Senator Robert S. Creedon, Jr.:- precincts one and two
Senator Brian A. Joyce :- precincts three to six
Representative Geraldine Creedon:- precincts one, two, four and five
Representative David L. Flynn:- precinct six
Representative Christine E. Canavan:- precinct three
Edgartown
Senator Robert O'Leary
Representative Eric Turkington
Egremont
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative William Smitty Pignatelli
Erving
Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg
Representative Christopher J. Donelan
Essex
Senator Bruce E. Tarr
Representative Anthony J. Verga
Everett
Senator Jarret T. Barrios
Representative Edward G. Connolly
F
Fairhaven
Senator Mark C. Montigny
Representative William M. Straus
Fall River
Senator Joan M. Menard
Representative Michael J. Rodrigues:- ward one (precinct A), ward five (precincts B and C), ward six (all precincts), ward seven (precinct B) and ward eight (precinct A)
Representative Robert Correia:- ward one (precincts B, C and D), ward two (all precincts), ward three (all precincts), ward four (precincts A and B) and ward five (precinct A)
Representative David B. Sullivan:- ward four (precinct C), ward seven (precincts A, C and D), ward eight (precincts B, C and D) and ward nine (all precincts)
Falmouth
Senator Therese Murray:- all precincts
Representative Eric Turkington:- precincts one, two, five and six
Representative Matthew Patrick:- precincts three, four, seven, eight and nine
Fitchburg
Senator Robert A. Antonioni
Representative Emile J. Goguen
Florida
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Daniel E. Bosley
Foxborough
Senator James E. Timilty
Representative Virginia M. Coppola
Framingham
Senator Karen E. Spilka
Representative Deborah D. Blumer:- precincts one through seven, nine, thirteen, fourteen and seventeen
Representative Tom Sannicandro:- precincts eight, eleven, twelve, fifteen, sixteen and eighteen
Franklin
Senator Karen E. Spilka :- (precincts one and five to eight)
Senator Scott P. Brown:- (precincts two to four)
Representative James E. Vallee
Freetown
Senator Joan M. Menard
Representative David B. Sullivan:- precinct one
Representative John F. Quinn:- precinct two
Representative Stephen R. Canessa:- precinct three
G
Gardner
Senator Robert A. Antonioni
Representative Robert L. Rice Jr.
Georgetown
Senator Bruce E. Tarr
Representative Harriett L. Stanley:- precinct one
Representative Barbara L'Italien :- precinct two
Gill
Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg
Representative Christopher J. Donelan
Gloucester
Senator Bruce E. Tarr
Representative Anthony J. Verga
Goshen
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Stephen Kulik
Gosnold
Senator Robert O'Leary
Representative Eric Turkington
Grafton
Senator Edward M. Augustus, Jr.
Representative George N. Peterson, Jr.
Granby
Senator Brian P. Lees
Representative Ellen Stony
Granville
Senator Michael R. Knapik
Representative Daniel F. Keenan
Great Barrington
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative William Smitty Pignatelli
Greenfield
Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg
Representative Christopher J. Donelan
Groton
Senator Steven C. Panagiotakos
Representative Robert S. Hargraves
Groveland
Senator Bruce E. Tarr
Representative Harriett L. Stanley
H
Hadley
Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg
Representative John W. Scibak
Halifax
Senator Robert S. Creedon, Jr..
Representative Daniel K. Webster :- precinct two
Representative Thomas J. O'Brien:- precinct one
Hamilton
Senator Bruce E. Tarr
Representative Bradford Hill
Hampden
Senator Brian P. Lees
Representative Mary S. Rogeness
Hancock
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Denis E. Guyer
Hanover
Senator Robert S. Creedon, Jr..
Representative Robert J. Nyman
Hanson
Senator Robert S. Creedon. Jr.
Representative Daniel K. Webster
Hardwick
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
Representative Anne M. Gobi
Harvard
Senator Pamela P. Resor
Representative James B. Eldridge
Harwich
Senator Robert O'Leary
Representative Shirley Gomes
Hatfield
Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg
Representative Peter V. Kocot
Haverhill
Senator Steven A. Baddour
Representative Barbara L'Italien :-ward two (precinct one and two, ward five (precinct two) and ward seven (precinct two)
Representative Brian S. Dempsey:- ward one (all precincts), ward two (precinct three), ward three (all precincts), ward four (precincts one and two), ward five (precincts one and three) and ward six (all precincts)
Representative Harriett L. Stanley:- ward four (precinct three) and ward seven (precincts one and three)
Hawley
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Daniel E. Bosley
Heath
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Daniel E. Bosley
Hingham
Senator Robert L. Hedlund
Representative Garrett J. Bradley
Hinsdale
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Denis E. Guyer
Holbrook
Senator Michael W. Morrissey
Representative Joseph R. Driscoll:- precinct one
Representative Ronald Mariano:- precincts two to four
Holden
Senator Harriette L. Chandler
Representative Lewis G. Evangelidis
Holland
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
Representative Todd M. Smola
Holliston
Senator Karen E. Spilka
Representative Paul J. P. Loscocco
Holyoke
Senator Michael R. Knapik
Representative Michael F. Kane
Hopedale
Senator Richard T. Moore
Representative Marie J. Parente
Hopkinton
Senator Karen E. Spilka
Representative Paul J. P. Loscocco
Hubbardston
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
Representative Lewis G. Evangelidis
Hudson
Senator Pamela P. Resor
Representative Patricia A. Walrath
Hull
Senator Robert L. Hedlund
Representative Garrett J. Bradley
Huntington
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Stephen Kulik
I
Ipswich
Senator Bruce E. Tarr
Representative Bradford Hill
K
Kingston
Senator Therese Murray
Representative Thomas J. O'Brien
L
Lakeville
Senator Joan M. Menard
Representative John F. Quinn:- precinct one
Representative Stephen R. Canessa:- precincts two and three
Lancaster
Senator Robert A. Antonioni
Representative James B. Eldridge:- precinct one
Representative Harold P. Naughton, Jr.:- precinct two
Lanesborough
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Denis E. Guyer
Lawrence
Senator Susan C. Tucker
Representative David M. Torrisi:- ward A (precincts one and three), ward E (precincts 2 and 3) and ward F (precincts one, two and four)
Representative William Lantigua:- ward A (precincts two and four), ward B (all precincts), ward C (all precincts), ward D (precincts 3 and 4) and ward F (precinct 3)
Representative Barry R. Finegold:- ward D (precincts one and two) and ward E (precincts one and four)
Lee
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative William Smitty Pignatelli
Leicester
Senator Edward M. Augustus, Jr.
Representative John J. Binienda
Lenox
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative William Smitty Pignatelli
Leominster
Senator Robert A. Antonioni
Representative Jennifer L. Flanagan
Leverett
Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg
Representative Stephen Kulik
Lexington
Senator Robert A. Havern:- precincts one, two, and four to seven
Senator Susan C. Fargo:- precincts three, eight and nine
Representative Jay R. Kaufman :- precincts one and five to nine
Representative Thomas M. Stanley :- precincts two to four
Leyden
Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg
Representative Denis E. Guyer
Lincoln
Senator Susan C. Fargo
Representative Susan W. Pope
Littleton
Senator Pamela P. Resor
Representative Geoffrey D. Hall
Longmeadow
Senator Brian P. Lees
Representative Mary S. Rogeness
Lowell
Senator Steven C. Panagiotakos
Representative Thomas A. Golden, Jr.:- ward five (all precincts), ward six (all precincts) and ward nine (all precincts)
Representative David M. Nangle:- ward one (all precincts), ward two (precinct three), ward four (precincts two and three), ward ten (all precincts) and ward eleven (all precincts)
Representative Kevin J. Murphy:- ward two (precincts one and two), ward three (all precincts), ward four (precinct one), ward seven (all precincts) and ward eight (all precincts)
Ludlow
Senator Brian P. Lees
Representative Thomas M. Petrolati
Lunenburg
Senator Robert A. Antonioni
Representative James B. Eldridge
Lynn
Senator Thomas M. McGee
Representative Mark V. Falzone:- ward one (precincts one and two)
Representative Robert F. Fennell:- ward one (precincts three and four), ward two (all precincts), ward three (precincts one, two and three), ward four (precincts one to three) and ward five (precinct five)
Representative Douglas W. Petersen:- ward three (precinct four)
Representative Steven Myles Walsh:- ward five (precincts one, two and four), ward six (all precincts) and ward seven (all precincts)
Lynnfield
Senator Richard R. Tisei
Representative Bradley H. Jones, Jr.:- precincts one, three and four
Representative Mark V. Falzone:- precinct two
M
Malden
Senator Richard R. Tisei
Representative Christopher G. Fallon:- ward two (all precincts), ward three (precinct one), ward four (all precincts), ward five (all precincts), ward six (all precincts) and ward eight (all precincts)
Representative Edward G. Connolly:- ward seven (precinct two)
Representative Paul J. Donato:- ward one (all precincts), ward three (precinct two), and ward seven (precinct one)
Manchester-by-the-Sea
Senator Bruce E. Tarr
Representative Bradford Hill
Mansfield
Senator James E. Timilty
Representative Virginia M. Coppola precincts one, three and six
Representative Elizabeth Poirier :-precincts two and five
Representative Louis L. Kafka:- precinct four
Marblehead
Senator Thomas McGee
Representative Douglas W. Petersen
Marion
Senator Marc R. Pacheco
Representative William M. Straus
Marlborough
Senator Pamela P. Resor
Representative Stephen P. LeDuc
Marshfield
Senator Robert L. Hedlund
Representative Frank M. Hynes
Mashpee
Senator Robert O'Leary
Representative Matthew Patrick :- precincts two, four and five
Representative Jeffrey D. Perry :- precincts one and three
Mattapoisett
Senator Mark C. Montigny
Representative William M. Straus
Maynard
Senator Pamela P. Resor
Representative Patricia A. Walrath
Medfield
Senator James E. Timilty
Representative Lida E. Harkins:- precincts one and two
Representative Richard J. Ross:- precincts three and four
Medford
Senator Patricia D. Jehlen
Representative Paul J. Donato:- ward one (all precincts), ward two (all precincts), ward three (precinct one), ward seven (precinct two) and ward eight (precinct one)
Representative J. James Marzilli, Jr.:- ward three (precinct two) and ward six (all precincts)
Representative Carl M. Sciortino, Jr.:- ward four (all precincts), ward five (all precincts), ward seven (precinct one) and ward eight (precinct two)
Medway
Senator Karen E. Spilka
Representative Paul J. P. Loscocco :- precinct one
Representative James E. Vallee :- precincts two to four
Melrose
Senator Richard R. Tisei :- wards one to five
Senator Thomas M. McGee :- wards six and seven
Representative Michael E. Festa
Mendon
Senator Richard T. Moore
Representative Marie J. Parente
Merrimac
Senator Steven A. Baddour
Representative Harriett L. Stanley
Methuen
Senator Steven A. Baddour
Representative Arthur J. Broadhurst:- precincts one to six, eight to twelve
Representative Barbara A. L'Italen:- precinct seven
Middleborough
Senator Marc R. Pacheco
Representative Thomas J. O'Brien:- precincts one and five
Representative William M. Straus:- precincts three and six
Representative Stephen R. Canessa:- precincts two and four
Middlefield
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Denis E. Guyer
Middleton
Senator Bruce E. Tarr
Representative Bradley H. Jones :-precinct one
Representative Bradford R. Hill:-precinct two
Milford
Senator Richard T. Moore
Representative Marie J. Parente
Millbury
Senator Edward M. Augustus, Jr.
Representative Paul K. Frost
Millis
Senator Scott P. Brown
Representative Richard J. Ross:- precinct one
Representative David Paul Linsky:- precincts two and three
Millville
Senator Richard T. Moore
Representative Jennifer M. Callahan
Milton
Senator Brian A. Joyce
Representative Walter F. Timilty:- precincts one, two, four, five, eight, nine, ten, eleven
Linda Dorcena Forry:- precinct three, six and seven
Monroe
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Daniel E. Bosley
Monson
Stephen M. Brewer
Mary S. Rogeness
Montague
Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg
Representative Stephen Kulik
Monterey
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative William Smitty Pignatelli
Montgomery
Senator Michael R. Knapik
Representative Peter V. Kocot
Mount Washington
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative William Smitty Pignatelli
N
Nahant
Senator Thomas M. McGee
Senator Steven Myles Walsh
Nantucket
Senator Robert O'Leary
Representative Eric Turkington
Natick
Senator Karen E. Spilka:- precincts one, two, three, four, five and eight
Senator Scott P. Brown:- precincts six, seven, nine and ten
Representative David Paul Linsky :- precincts one to nine
Representative Alice Hanlon Peisch :- precinct ten
Needham
Senator Scott P. Brown
Representative Lida E. Harkins
Needham
Senator Scott P. Brown
Representative Lida E. Harkins
New Ashford
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Denis E. Guyer
New Bedford
Senator Mark C. Montigny
Representative Robert M. Koczera:- ward one (precincts A to E) and ward two (all precincts)
Representative Stephen R. Canessa:- ward one (precincts F and G), ward three (precincts A to E), and ward four (precincts D and E)
Representative Antonio F. D. Cabral:- ward four (precincts A to C, F and G), ward five (all precincts) and ward six (all precincts)
Representative John F. Quinn:- ward three (precincts F and G)
New Braintree
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
Representative Anne M. Gobi
New Marlborough
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative William Smitty Pignatelli
New Salem
Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg
Representative Stephen Kulik
Newbury
Senator Bruce E. Tarr
Representative Harriett L. Stanley
Newburyport
Senator Steven A. Baddour
Representative Michael A. Costello
Newton
Senator Cynthia Stone Creem
Representative Ruth B. Balser:- ward five (precincts one and three), ward six (all precincts), ward seven (precinct one, three and four) and ward eight (all precincts)
Representative Peter J. Koutoujian:- ward one (precincts one and four) and ward three (precinct four)
Representative Kay Khan:- ward one (precinct two and three), ward two (all precincts), ward three (precincts one and two), ward four (all precincts), ward five (precinct four) and ward seven (precinct two)
Norfolk
Senator Scott P. Brown
Representative Richard J. Ross
North Adams
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Daniel E. Bosley
North Andover
Senator Steven A. Baddour:- precincts one, four, six and eight
Senator Bruce E. Tarr:- precincts two, three, five and seven
Representative David M. Torrisi:- precincts one to six
Representative Barbara A. L'Italien. :- precincts seven and eight
North Attleborough
Senator Scott P. Brown
Representative Elizabeth Poirier
North Brookfield
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
Representatvie Anne M. Gobi
North Reading
Senator Bruce E. Tarr
Representative Bradley H. Jones, Jr.
Northampton
Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg
Representative Peter V. Kocot
Northborough
Senator Pamela P. Resor :- precinct three
Senator Harriette L. Chandler :- precincts one, two and four
Representative Harold P. Naughton, Jr.
Northbridge
Senator Richard T. Moore
Representative George N. Peterson, Jr.
Northfield
Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg
Representative Denis E. Guyer
Norton
Senator James E. Timilty
Representative Philip Travis :- precinct one
Representative Elizabeth Poirer :- precinct two
Representative Virginia M. Coppola :- precincts three, four and five
Norwell
Senator Robert L. Hedlund
Representative Robert J. Nyman
Norwood
Senator Marian Walsh
Representative John H. Rogers
O
Oak Bluffs
Senator Robert O'Leary
Representative Eric Turkington
Oakham
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
Representative Lewis G. Evangelidis
Orange
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
Representative Christopher J. Donelan
Orleans
Senator Robert O'Leary
Representative Shirley Gomes
Otis
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative William Smitty Pignatelli
Oxford
Senator Richard T. Moore
Representative Paul K. Frost:- precincts one and three
Representative Mark J. Carron:- precinct two
Representative Paul Kujawski :- precinct four
P
Palmer
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
Representative Todd M. Smola
Paxton
Senator Harriette L. Chandler
Representative Robert Spellane
Peabody
Senator Frederick E. Berry
Representative Joyce A. Spiliotis: wards one, two, three, four and five
Representative Theodore C. Speliotis:- ward six
Pelham
Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg
Representative Stephen Kulik
Pembroke
Senator Therese Murray
Representative Daniel K. Webster
Pepperell
Senator Steven C. Panagiotakos
Representative Robert S. Hargraves
Peru
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Denis E. Guyer
Petersham
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
Representative Anne M. Gobi
Phillipston
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
Representative Anne M. Gobi
Pittsfield
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Christopher Speranzo:- ward one (precinct A), ward two (all precincts), ward three (all precincts), ward four(all precincts), ward five (precinct A), ward six (all precincts) and ward seven (all precincts)
Representative Denis E. Guyer:- ward one (precinct B)
Representative William Smitty Pignatelli:- ward five (precinct B)
Plainfield
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Denis E. Guyer
Plainville
Senator Scott P. Brown
Representative Richard J. Ross
Plymouth
Senator Therese Murray
Representative Vinny M. deMacedo:- precincts two through ten, twelve, and fourteen
Representative Thomas J. O'Brien:- precincts one, eleven and thirteen
Plympton
Senator Therese Murray
Representative Thomas J. O'Brien
Princeton
Senator Harriette L. Chandler
Representative Lewis G. Evangelidis
Provincetown
Senator Robert O'Leary
Representative Shirley Gomes
Q
Quincy
Senator Michael W. Morrissey
Representative A. Stephen Tobin:- ward one (all precincts), ward three (precincts one, two and five), ward four (precincts two and four) and ward five (precincts one, three and four)
Representative Ronald Mariano:- ward two (all precincts) and ward four (precinct five)
Representative Bruce J. Ayers:- ward three (precincts three and four), ward four (precincts one and three), ward five (precincts two and five) and ward six (all precincts)
R
Randolph
Senator Brian A. Joyce
Representative Joseph R. Driscoll:- precinct three
Representative Walter F. Timilty:- precincts one, two, four, seven and eight
Representative Bruce J. Ayers:- precincts five and six
Raynham
Senator Marc R. Pacheco
Representative David L. Flynn
Reading
Senator Richard R. Tisei
Representative Bradley H. Jones, Jr.:- precincts one, four, six, seven, eight
Representative Patrick M. Natale:- precincts two, three and five
Rehoboth
Senator James E. Timilty
Representative Philip Travis
Revere
Senator President Robert E. Travaglini ward one, two, three, four, five
Senator Jarrett T. Barrios - ward six
Representative Kathi-Ann Reinstein:- ward one (precinct three), ward three (precinct one), ward four (all precincts), ward five (precincts one and two) and ward six (all precincts)
Representative Robert A. DeLeo:- ward one (precincts one and two), ward two (all precincts), ward three (precincts two and three) and ward five (precinct three)
Richmond
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Denis E. Guyer
Rochester
Senator Joan M.Menard
Representative William M. Straus
Rockland
Senator Michael W. Morrissey
Representative Robert J. Nyman
Rockport
Senator Bruce E. Tarr
Representative Anthony J. Verga
Rowe
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Daniel E. Bosley
Rowley
Senator Bruce E. Tarr
Representative Harriett L. Stanley
Royalston
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
House Seat Vacant
Russell
Senator Michael R. Knapik
Representative Daniel F. Keenan
Rutland
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
Representative Lewis G. Evangelidis
S
Salem
Senator Frederick E. Berry
Representative John D. Keenan
Salisbury
Senator Steven A. Baddour
Representative Michael A. Costello
Sandisfield
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative William Smitty Pignatelli
Sandwich
Senator Therese Murray
Representative Jeffrey D. Perry
Saugus
Senator Thomas M. McGee :- precincts one, three, four, five, seven, eight and nine
Senate Jarrett T. Barrios:- precincts two, six and ten
Representative Mark V. Falzone :- precincts one, two, four to nine
Representative Kathi Ann Reinslein :- precincts three and ten
Savoy
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Daniel E. Bosley
Scituate
Senator Robert L. Hedlund
Representative Frank M. Hynes :- precinct one, two, four, five and six
Representative Garrett J. Bradley :- precinct three
Seekonk
Senator James E. Timilty
Representative Philip Travis
Sharon
Senator James E. Timilty :- precincts one four, and five
Senator Brian A. Joyce :- precincts two and three
Representative Louis L. Kafka
Sheffield
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative William Smitty Pignatelli
Shelburne
Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg
Representative Denis E. Guyer
Sherborn
Senator Scott P. Brown
Representative David Paul Linsky
Shirley
Senator Pamela P. Resor
Representative James B. Eldridge
Shrewsbury
Senator Edward M. Augustus, Jr.
Representative Karyn E. Polito
Shutesbury
Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg
Representative Stephen Kulik
Somerset
Senator Joan M. Menard
Representative Patricia A. Haddad
Somerville
Senator Jarrett T. Barrios:- ward one (precinct one) and ward two (precinct one)
Senator Patricia D. Jehlen:- ward one (precincts two and three), ward two (precincts two and three), ward three (all precincts), ward four (all precincts), ward five (all precincts), ward six (all precincts) and ward seven (all precincts)
Representative Timothy J. Toomey, Jr.:- ward one (all precincts), ward two (precincts one and two)
Representative Denise Provost:- ward two (precinct three), ward three (all precincts), ward four (precinct three), ward five (all precincts) and ward six (all precincts)
Representative Carl M. Sciortino, Jr.:- ward four (precincts one and two) and ward seven (all precincts)
South Hadley
Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg
Representative John W. Scibak
Southampton
Senator Michael R. Knapik
Representative Peter V. Kocot
Southborough
Senator Pamela P. Resor
Representative Paul J. P. Loscocco :- precincts two and three
Representative Stephen P. LeDuc :- precinct one
Southbridge
Senator Richard T. Moore
Representative Mark J. Carron
Southwick
Senator Michael R. Knapik
Representative Daniel F. Keenan
Spencer
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
Representative Anne M. Gobi :- precincts two and three
Representative Mark J. Carron :- precincts one and four
Springfield
Senator Stephen J. Buoniconti:- ward one (all precincts), ward three (all precincts), ward four (all precincts), ward five (precincts A and B) and ward six (all precincts)
Senator Brian P. Lees:- ward two (all precincts), ward five (precincts C, D, E, F, G and H), ward seven (all precincts) and ward eight (all precincts)
Representative Mary S. Rogeness:- ward six (precincts B and C)
Representative Sean Curran:- ward two (A, B, C, D, F, G and H), ward five (precincts C, D, G and H), ward 7 (precinct H) and ward eight (precincts A, B, D and H)
Representative Cheryl A. Rivera:- ward one (all precincts), ward three (precincts B, C, F, G and H) and ward six (precincts A, E and G)
Representative Benjamin Swan:- ward three (precincts A, D and E), ward four (all precincts), ward five (precincts A, B, E and F) and ward seven (precinct A), ward 8 (precinct C)
Representative Gale D. Candaras:- ward six (precincts D, F and H) and ward seven (precincts B, C, D, E, F and G)
Representative James T. Welch: ward 2 (precinct E)
Representative Thomas M. Petrolati: ward 8 (precincts E, F and G)
Sterling
Senator Robert A. Antonioni
Representative Lewis G. Evangelidis :- precinct 1
Representative Harold P. Naughton, Jr. :- precinct 2
Stockbridge
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative William Smitty Pignatelli
Stoneham
Senator Richard R. Tisei
Representative Paul C. Casey:- precincts one, two, four, five, six and seven
Representative Patrick M. Natale:- precincts three
Stoughton
Senator Brian A. Joyce
Representative William C. Galvin:- precinct one, five, seven and eight
Representative Louis L. Kafka:- precincts two, three, four and six
Stow
Senator Pamela P. Resor
Representative Patricia A. Walrath
Sturbridge
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
Representative Todd M. Smola
Sudbury
Senator Susan C. Fargo :- precincts one and four
Senator Pamela P. Resor :- precints two, three, and five
Representative Susan W. Pope
Sunderland
Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg
Representative Stephen Kulik
Sutton
Senator Richard T. Moore
Representative Jennifer M. Callahan :- precincts one and two
Representative Paul K. Frost :- precinct three
Swampscott
Senator Thomas M. McGee
Representative Douglas W. Petersen
Swansea
Senator Joan M. Menard
Representative Philip Travis:- precincts one, three, four and five
Representative Patricia A. Haddad :- precinct two
T
Taunton
Senator Marc R. Pacheco
Representative James H. Fagan:- ward one (precinct B), ward two (all precincts), ward three (all precincts), ward five (all precincts), ward seven (all precincts) and ward eight (all precincts)
Representative Patricia A. Haddad:- ward one (precinct A), ward four (precinct B) and ward six (all precincts)
Representative Stephen R. Canessa:- ward four (precinct A)
Templeton
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
Representative Anne M. Gobi
Tewksbury
Senator Susan C. Tucker
Representative Barry R. Finegold :- precinct three and three-A
Representative James R. Miceli:- precincts one, one-A, two, two-A, four and four-A
Tisbury
Senator Robert O'Leary
Representative Eric Turkington
Tolland
Senator Michael R. Knapik
Representative William Smitty Pignatelli
Topsfield
Senator Frederick E. Berry
Representative Theodore C. Speliotis
Townsend
Senator Robert A. Antonioni
Representative Robert S. Hargraves
Truro
Senator Robert O'Leary
Representative Shirley Gomes
Tyngsborough
Senator Steven C. Panagiotakos
Representative Colleen M. Garry
Tyringham
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative William Smitty Pignatelli
U
Upton
Senator Edward M. Augustus, Jr.
Representative George N. Peterson, Jr.
Uxbridge
Senator Richard T. Moore
Representative Paul Kujawski:- precinct three
Representative Jennifer M. Callahan:- precincts one, two and four
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Wakefield
Senator Richard R. Tisei
Representative Mark V. Falzone:- precincts one, two and seven
Representative Michael E. Festa:- precincts three, four, five and six
Wales
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
Representative Todd M. Smola
Walpole
Senator James E. Timilty
Representative John H. Rogers:- precincts one, two, six and seven
Representative Louis L. Kafka:- precincts three and four
Representative Richard J. Ross:- precinct five
Representative Robert K. Coughlin:- precinct eight
Waltham
Senator Susan C. Fargo
Representative Thomas M. Stanley:- ward one (all precincts), ward two (all precincts), ward three (all precincts), ward four (all precincts) and ward seven (precinct one)
Representative Peter J. Koutoujian:- ward five (all precincts), ward six (all precincts), ward seven (precinct 2), ward eight (all precincts) and ward nine (all precincts)
Ware
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
Representative Todd M. Smola:- precincts B and C
Representative Anne M. Gobi:- precinct A
Wareham
Senator Marc R. Pacheco
Representative Susan Williams Gifford
Warren
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
Representative Todd M. Smola
Warwick
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
Representative Christopher J. Donelan
Washington
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Denis E. Guyer
Watertown
Senator Steven A. Tolman
Representative Rachel Kaprielian:- precincts one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, eleven and twelve
Representative Peter J. Koutoujian:- precinct ten
Wayland
Senator Scott P. Brown
Representative Susan W. Pope
Webster
Senator Richard T. Moore
Representative Paul Kujawski
Wellesley
Senator Cynthia Stone Creem:- precincts A, C, D and E
Senator Scott P. Brown:- precincts B, F and G
Representative Alice Hanlon Peisch
Wellfleet
Senator Robert O'Leary
Representative Shirley Gomes
Wendell
Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg
Representative Stephen Kulik
Wenham
Senator Bruce E. Tarr
Representative Bradford Hill
West Boylston
Senator Harriette L. Chandler
Representative James B. Leary:
West Bridgewater
Senator Brian A. Joyce
Representative Christine E. Canavan
West Brookfield
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
Representative Anne M. Gobi
West Newbury
Senator Bruce E. Tarr
Representative Harriett L. Stanley
West Springfield
Senator Stephen J. Buoniconti
Representative James T. Welch
West Stockbridge
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative William Smitty Pignatelli
West Tisbury
Senator Robert O'Leary
Representative Eric Turkington
Westborough
Senator Pamela P. Resor
Representative Karyn E. Polito:- precincts one and four
Representative Paul J.D. Loscocco:- precinct two
Representative George N. Peterson, Jr.:- precincts three and five
Westfield
Senator Michael R. Knapik
Representative Donald F. Humason, Jr.
Westford
Senator Steven C. Panagiotakos
Representative Geoffrey D. Hall
Westhampton
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Peter V. Kocot
Westminster
Senator Robert A. Antonioni
Representative Lewis G. Evangelidis
Weston
Senator Susan C. Fargo
Representative Alice Hanlon Peisch
Westport
Senator Joan M. Menard
Representative Michael J. Rodrigues
Westwood
Senator Marian Walsh
Representative Robert K. Coughlin
Weymouth
Senator Robert L. Hedlund
Representative James M. Murphy:- precincts one, two, three, four, seven, eight, ten, eleven, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, seventeen and eighteen
Representative Ronald Mariano:- precincts five, six, nine, twelve, sixteen
Whately
Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg
Representative Stephen Kulik
Whitman
Senator Robert S. Creedon, Jr..
Representative Kathleen M. Teahan
Wilbraham
Senator Brian P. Lees
Representative Gale D. Candaras
Williamsburg
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Stephen Kulik
Williamstown
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Daniel E. Bosley
Wilmington
Senator Bruce E. Tarr
Representative James R. Miceli:- precincts one, two, four, five and six
Representative Charles A. Murphy:- precinct three
Winchendon
Senator Stephen M. Brewer
House Seat Vacant
Winchester
Senator Patricia D. Jehlen
Representative Paul C. Casey
Windsor
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Denis E. Guyer
Winthrop
Senator Robert E. Travaglini
Representative Robert A. DeLeo
Woburn
Senator Robert A. Havern:- wards one, three, four, five, six and seven
Senator Patricia D. Jehlen:- ward two
Representative Patrick M. Natale:- precincts two, three, four, five and six
Representative Jay R. Kaufman:- precincts one and seven
Worcester
Senator Harriette L. Chandler:- ward one (all precincts), ward two (all precincts), ward three (all precincts), ward four (all precincts), ward nine (all precincts) and ward ten (all precincts)
Senator Edward M. Augustus, Jr.:- ward five (all precincts), ward six (all precincts), ward seven (all precincts) and ward eight (all precincts)
Representative Robert P. Spellane:- ward one (precincts one, two, three and four), ward nine (all precincts), and ward ten (precinct three)
Representative James B. Leary:- ward one (precinct five), ward two (all precincts) and ward three (precincts one, three and five)
Representative Vincent A. Pedone:- ward three (precincts two and four), ward four (all precincts), ward five (precinct three) and ward ten (precincts one, two, four and five)
Representative John P. Fresolo:- ward five (precincts one, two, four and five), ward six (all precincts) and ward eight (precincts one and five)
Representative John J. Binienda:- ward seven (all precincts) and ward eight (precincts two and four)
Worthington
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
Representative Stephen Kulik
Wrentham
Senator Scott P. Brown
Representative Richard J. Ross
Y
Yarmouth
Senator Robert O'Leary
Representative Cleon H. Turner:- precincts one, two, four and seven
Representative Demetrius J. Atsalis:- precincts three, five and six
Tuesday, July 04, 2006
Bayard Rustin, The Gay Man Behind MLK
A comment from a reader named John made me post this:
http://www.rustin.org/about.html
Bayard Rustin
A master strategist and tireless activist, Bayard Rustin is best remembered as the organizer of the 1963 March on Washington, one of the largest nonviolent protests ever held in the United States. He brought Gandhi’s protest techniques to the American civil rights movement, and helped mold Martin Luther King, Jr. into an international symbol of peace and nonviolence.
Despite these achievements, Rustin was silenced, threatened, arrested, beaten, imprisoned and fired from important leadership positions, largely because he was an openly gay man in a fiercely homophobic era. Five years in the making and the winner of numerous awards, BROTHER OUTSIDER presents a feature-length documentary portrait, focusing on Rustin’s activism for peace, racial equality, economic justice and human rights.
Today, the United States is still struggling with many of the issues Bayard Rustin sought to change during his long, illustrious career. His focus on civil and economic rights and his belief in peace, human rights and the dignity of all people remain as relevant today as they were in the 1950s and 60s.
Rustin’s biography is particularly important for lesbian and gay Americans, highlighting the major contributions of a gay man to ending official segregation in America. Rustin stands at the confluence of the great struggles for civil, legal and human rights by African-Americans and lesbian and gay Americans. In a nation still torn by racial hatred and violence, bigotry against homosexuals, and extraordinary divides between rich and poor, his eloquent voice is needed today.
In February 1956, when Bayard Rustin arrived in Montgomery to assist with the nascent bus boycott, Martin Luther King, Jr. had not personally embraced nonviolence. In fact, there were guns inside King’s house, and armed guards posted at his doors. Rustin persuaded boycott leaders to adopt complete nonviolence, teaching them Gandhian nonviolent direct protest.
Apart from his career as an activist, Rustin the man was also fun-loving, mischievous, artistic, gifted with a fine singing voice, and known as an art collector who sometimes found museum-quality pieces in New York City trash. Historian John D’Emilio calls Rustin the "lost prophet" of the civil rights movement.
A Biography of Bayard Rustin
by Walter Naegle
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