Progress Florida | Florida, Meet John Stemberger

We know Amendment 2 (the so-called "marriage" amendment) is a ploy by the far right that threatens the rights and benefits of Floridians.

But what do we know about the architect of the amendment, John Stemberger?

The Miami Herald called him, “One of the most interesting and influential people you’ve never heard of.” Why don’t you judge for yourself?

On no-fault divorce- Stemberger said no-fault divorce “has been a sociological disaster” for families over the past 40 years. (source)
On teaching evolution- Stemberger said "Neanderthals" are fighting hard to prevent the introduction of information into public schools that would contradict their belief in evolution. (source)
On the so-called “marriage” amendment- Stemberger is using scare tactics to make people think “aberrant forms of marriage” might become legal unless Florida voters adopt his proposal at the polls next November. (source)
On the Irish- In a suit against Dollar Rent-A-Car Stemberger characterized the Irish as hopelessly tethered to pubs and pints and unfit to drive the highways of America. (source)
On Gov. Charlie Crist- A St. Petersburg Times editor characterized an argument Stemberger made on behalf of Tom Gallagher when he was running against Crist for governor as “a choice between good and evil, Lucifer and the Almighty.” (source)

Stemberger’s Pals From the Arlington Group…In Their Own Words

John Stemberger is a member of the Arlington Group, an organization bringing together key components of the religious right. Here's what some of John's friends in the Arlington Group are saying:

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