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.
iemitsu
(3,888 posts)Everyone deserves to be treated equally.
easychoice
(1,043 posts)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)Neither my boyfriend or I can imagine how treating another loving couple equally will have any effect on our relationship.
Suich
(10,642 posts)Welcome to DU, pugetres!
gopiscrap
(24,219 posts)Kennah
(14,465 posts)Permanut
(6,714 posts)Political analyst in Portland, shows up on the TeeVee every election - is predicting it will pass. Here's sending good vibes from Oregon!
Suich
(10,642 posts)Welcome to DU, Emcee Cee Low E!
fightthegoodfightnow
(7,042 posts)!!!!!
fightthegoodfightnow
(7,042 posts)Thank you so very much!