Margaret Cho and Proposition 107
Ok, even though I live in the UK, Im registered to vote in Arizona and I always vote absentee. I encourage any Arizona-registered voters to look at the following info 'borrowed' from mistress Margaret Cho's website, www.loveisloveislove.com, and vote 'NO'.
Arizona Voters to Decide
November election in Arizona to include Proposition 107, otherwise known as Protect Marriage Arizona.
What it says:"To preserve and protect marriage in this state, only a union between one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage by this state or its political subdivisions and no legal status for unmarried persons shall be created or recognized by this state or its political subdivisions that is similar to that of marriage."
What it would do: Define marriage in the state Constitution as a union of one man and one woman. Block any alternative for same-sex couples, such as domestic partnerships or civil unions. Bar governments from offering benefits, such as health insurance, to employees' domestic partners, gay or straight. This is one of the most insidious versions of this so-called "protection" amendment. It serves to protect no one and nothing. Only the religious-right will find empty comfort in this measure should it pass. What will ultimately happen is countless relationships will be temporarily cast into legal limbo as a fight is launched to reverse this amendment with another. It will be struck down. Nothing could be more at odds with the Constitution than denying an American citizen his or her rights based on the biased beliefs of another citizen. In any event...Time to raise awareness and get voters motivated! I wish all our brothers and sisters in Arizona the best of luck. Here are some links to help you in the fight. Find & Contact Arizona Lawmakers by clicking here.
VOTE "NO" ON PROPOSITION 107
originally posted Monday, September 25, 2006
from Margaret Cho's www.loveisloveislove.com
.
Arizona Voters to Decide
November election in Arizona to include Proposition 107, otherwise known as Protect Marriage Arizona.
What it says:"To preserve and protect marriage in this state, only a union between one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage by this state or its political subdivisions and no legal status for unmarried persons shall be created or recognized by this state or its political subdivisions that is similar to that of marriage."
What it would do: Define marriage in the state Constitution as a union of one man and one woman. Block any alternative for same-sex couples, such as domestic partnerships or civil unions. Bar governments from offering benefits, such as health insurance, to employees' domestic partners, gay or straight. This is one of the most insidious versions of this so-called "protection" amendment. It serves to protect no one and nothing. Only the religious-right will find empty comfort in this measure should it pass. What will ultimately happen is countless relationships will be temporarily cast into legal limbo as a fight is launched to reverse this amendment with another. It will be struck down. Nothing could be more at odds with the Constitution than denying an American citizen his or her rights based on the biased beliefs of another citizen. In any event...Time to raise awareness and get voters motivated! I wish all our brothers and sisters in Arizona the best of luck. Here are some links to help you in the fight. Find & Contact Arizona Lawmakers by clicking here.
VOTE "NO" ON PROPOSITION 107
originally posted Monday, September 25, 2006
from Margaret Cho's www.loveisloveislove.com
.
posted by LAB at 12:26 PM
<< Home