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Take Back Vermont was a campaign in the U.S. state of Vermont in the year 2000. Its formation was triggered by the state legislature's passage of a law establishing civil unions for same-sex couples in 2000. Its aim was wider than repealing the civil unions law. It was also a counter-reaction to the state's changing demographics, particularly the arrival of large numbers of affluent, liberal, Democratic residents from out-of-state, sometimes called ''flatlanders''. Ruth Dwyer, the Republican nominee for governor that year who, despite being from out of state herself,〔http://www.speakeasy.org/~jessamyn/tbvt/tbvtart6.html〕 was closely identified with the movement, spoke of "a clash of outlooks" with the other side consisting of "new people who make the rules for others and don't listen". Signs bearing the words "Take Back Vermont" were printed by the thousands and were sold for $5 apiece. They became a regular fixture on roadside barns, garages and front porches, most prominently in Orange and Washington counties.〔 Some were still on display ten years later. The intent of the movement was to obtain public support (money and votes) to elect officeholders who would repeal these liberal statutes. Ultimately, the movement was unsuccessful. In retrospect, the movement was part of the ongoing culture war. ==Background== In December 1999, the Vermont Supreme Court ruled in ''Baker v. Vermont'' that existing prohibitions on same-sex marriage were a violation of rights granted by the Vermont Constitution. As a result, the Vermont legislature was ordered to either allow same-sex marriages, or implement an alternative legal mechanism according similar rights. The legislature ultimately voted to enact civil unions but only after months of heated and acrimonious debate. The controversy touched every corner of the state as residents expressed their views through public meetings, lobbying campaigns and placards. Like the civil unions debate, the presence of Take Back Vermont signs was deeply polarizing. 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「Take Back Vermont」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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