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Emcee Cee Low E

(18 posts)
Tue Nov 6, 2012, 01:16 AM Nov 2012

I voted for R-74 (Washington marriage equality referendum)

As I filled out my ballot, I thought about how happy I was when I got to marry my lovely bride, Jill. I can't imagine how unsatisfying it would have been if I would have been forced to settle for a civil union.

I also thought about my friend Darren and his partner Michael. A couple who have been together longer than BOTH of my marriages put together. I thought about how dedicated they are to each other. And I thought, "Do they deserve the same joy and happiness that marriage brings me?" And, of course, I answered 'yes'.

Cheers to Darren and Michael and to all those other beautiful lovers out there who will finally be welcomed into the club.

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I voted for R-74 (Washington marriage equality referendum) (Original Post) Emcee Cee Low E Nov 2012 OP
I voted for R-74 too. iemitsu Nov 2012 #1
Good for you,I did too. easychoice Nov 2012 #2
Two more votes in favor pugetres Nov 2012 #3
Another vote here! Suich Nov 2012 #7
so did I and I will be phonebanking for them tomorrow gopiscrap Nov 2012 #4
Wife and I both voted for it, and she's a RW Republican Kennah Nov 2012 #5
Word from Tim Hibbitts.. Permanut Nov 2012 #6
Me, too! Suich Nov 2012 #8
Go Washington State! fightthegoodfightnow Nov 2012 #9
And You Won! fightthegoodfightnow Nov 2012 #10

easychoice

(1,043 posts)
2. Good for you,I did too.
Tue Nov 6, 2012, 01:29 AM
Nov 2012

I have seen my gay friends suffer in purgatory too long.I have some very dear gay friends.I want them to have the benefits and protections of marriage if they want it.
I hope Inslee wins by as large a margin as R- 74.Maybe it will teach the bible pounders to keep their jesus out of my government.

 

pugetres

(507 posts)
3. Two more votes in favor
Tue Nov 6, 2012, 01:31 AM
Nov 2012

Neither my boyfriend or I can imagine how treating another loving couple equally will have any effect on our relationship.

Permanut

(6,714 posts)
6. Word from Tim Hibbitts..
Tue Nov 6, 2012, 02:21 AM
Nov 2012

Political analyst in Portland, shows up on the TeeVee every election - is predicting it will pass. Here's sending good vibes from Oregon!

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