Virginia Marriage Ammendment

In November, we in Virginia will vote on a proposed amendment to the Constitution of Virgnia. This is the text of the amendment, as it will appear on the ballot, and potentially be added to the Constitution of Virginia:

That only a union between one man and one woman may be a marriage valid in or recognized by this Commonwealth and its political subdivisions.

This Commonwealth and its political subdivisions shall not create or recognize a legal status for relationships of unmarried individuals that intends to approximate the design, qualities, significance, or effects of marriage. Nor shall this Commonwealth or its political subdivisions create or recognize another union, partnership, or other legal status to which is assigned the rights, benefits, obligations, qualities, or effects of marriage.

Governor Kaine is opposed to this ammendment; here's the press release. To say the least, this amendment is far-reaching, and discriminates against much more than lesbians and gay men.

As one born and raised here, i am apalled by this amendment. I fear it will lead to another case like Loving v. Virgninia 388 U.S. 1 (1967) Docket Number: 395, a recent, shameful, lowpoint in Virginia history.

Sunday 25 June, 7-9 p.m. at Rock Spring Congregational United Church of Christ, 5010 Little Falls Road, Arlington, VA 22207, there's an HRC event: It's Not Just About Marriage: Virginia Marriage Amendment Teach-In.

You may want to attend, or know someone who should attend. Details are behind the cut, and they would appreciate that RSVP. We MUST fight this amendment.

( Info on the Teach-In )