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Ballot Measure 9 was a ballot measure in the U.S. state of Oregon in 1992, concerning gay rights, pedophilia, sadism, masochism, and public education, that drew widespread national attention. Measure 9 would have added the following text to the Oregon Constitution: It was defeated in the November 3, 1992 general election with 638,527 votes in favor, 828,290 votes against.〔(Oregon Blue Book: Initiative, Referendum and Recall: 1988-1995 )〕 == Political context == The ballot measure was an effort of the Oregon Citizens Alliance (OCA), a conservative group active in Oregon politics in the 1990s. Supporters of the measure felt that their traditional values were under siege in the face of growing acceptance of homosexuality by society.〔del Mar, David Peterson. ''Oregon's Promise: An Interpretive History''. Oregon State University Press (2003) p. 264-265.〕 Opponents stated that the measure was unfairly discriminatory, that it was unconstitutional, and that it demonstrated the homophobia and bigotry of its backers. Republican Senator Mark Hatfield opposed the measure, as did most Oregon newspapers. Opponents outspent the OCA six to one.〔del Mar, David Peterson. ''Oregon's Promise: An Interpretive History''. Oregon State University Press (2003) p. 265.〕 The OCA would go on to back Measure 13, which would have prevented schools from using materials that were deemed to "legitimize homosexuality", and Measure 19. They also backed another measure numbered 9 ("son of 9") in 2000. All these were unsuccessful. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Oregon Ballot Measure 9 (1992)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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