bride03
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I understand that everyone has their point of view, but this is a really important ammendment that I'm hoping doesn't pass.
Let same-sex couples keep rights and benefits!!!
Proposition 2 goes beyond protecting the definition of marriage. The
real impact of Proposition 2 will be to throw into question the
legality of other sorts of contracts affecting gay Texans, many of
them widely supported by society as a whole.
Review the statewide ballot:
The first part of the proposed constitutional amendment says that
marriage "consists only of the union of one man and one woman." Fair
enough. That's already state law and has been since the state
Legislature adopted the Defense of Marriage Act in 2003.
The second part of the proposed amendment prohibits "any legal status
identical or similar to marriage." This would seem to undermine the
ability of gay couples to enter into any partnership whose benefits
stem from a recognized relationship. This is a problem.
We doubt most Texans want to make it more difficult for gays to visit
loved ones in the hospital or the like.
Proponents say Proposition 2 is about protecting marriage and
promoting family values. That may be, at least in their minds, but the
unavoidable fact is that this amendment would make it significantly
more difficult for gays to protect the health and well-being of their
loved ones.
Why on earth deny to these men and women, not special privileges, but
ordinary human decencies? Please vote no.
....and yes, I have gay parents. We are a family of 6.
Let same-sex couples keep rights and benefits!!!
Proposition 2 goes beyond protecting the definition of marriage. The
real impact of Proposition 2 will be to throw into question the
legality of other sorts of contracts affecting gay Texans, many of
them widely supported by society as a whole.
Review the statewide ballot:
The first part of the proposed constitutional amendment says that
marriage "consists only of the union of one man and one woman." Fair
enough. That's already state law and has been since the state
Legislature adopted the Defense of Marriage Act in 2003.
The second part of the proposed amendment prohibits "any legal status
identical or similar to marriage." This would seem to undermine the
ability of gay couples to enter into any partnership whose benefits
stem from a recognized relationship. This is a problem.
We doubt most Texans want to make it more difficult for gays to visit
loved ones in the hospital or the like.
Proponents say Proposition 2 is about protecting marriage and
promoting family values. That may be, at least in their minds, but the
unavoidable fact is that this amendment would make it significantly
more difficult for gays to protect the health and well-being of their
loved ones.
Why on earth deny to these men and women, not special privileges, but
ordinary human decencies? Please vote no.
....and yes, I have gay parents. We are a family of 6.
I'm just afraid that in this state it will pass just because and no one will really pay much attention to what it means they'll just vote within their narrow view.
