Saturday, August 12, 2006

VA's so-called marriage amendment

When voters go to the polls in the state of Virginia in November, they will be asked whether or not the Constitution of Virginia should be amended. The amendment is not about gay marriage. Gay marriage is already illegal in Virginia. This amendment goes far beyond that. If passed, it would prevent any legal contract between any unmarried people. Here are some implications:
  • a straight woman being able to utilize domestic violence laws for her protection
  • Any unmarried couple (straight or gay) enforcing a medical power of attorney
  • Any unmarried couple (straight or gay) accessing the courts to enforce legal agreements regarding child custody or property

How is this good for individuals? How is this good for families? How is this good for anyone?

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Anonymous said...

You are correct, it's definitely not fair to be together and committed, running a house and family and to not have a chance to get the benefits that other couples and families have available. Let's vote out Georgie Porgie and get the country pulled back to reality and out of the back-asswards 50's flashback.

Best wishes and hopes for a better future for ALL families!

8:50 PM, October 03, 2006

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