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Originally Posted by Johnny Stew
You're the sweetest, Mr. J.! Thanks for the vote of confidence, and the thoughtful words. 
It's a shame that it won't be defeated, but at least it won't be a unanimous victory. That, in itself, is an accomplishment.
And hopefully Oklahoma will work on allowing civil unions to be recognized and afforded most, or all, of the rights given to married couples.
As I've said... if the religious-right wants ownership of the word "marriage," they can have it. Words mean nothing to me, just so long as I have equal rights.  |
But I doubt I ever will be (But who knows right, I always thought Oklahomans were open minded...)
Here is what stupid law 711 looked like on the ballot:
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State Question NO.711 Legislative Referendum NO. 334
This measure adds a new section of law to the Constitution. It adds Section 35 to Article 2. It defines marriage to be between one man and one woman. It prohibits giving the benefits of marriage to people who are not married. It provides that same sex marriages in other states are not valid in this state. It makes issuing a marriage license in violation of this section a misdemeanor.
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Hate to admit I am ashamed to be Oklahoman sometimes...I really feel bad for couples who are married in other states who move to Oklahoma to only find out their marriage "Will not be valid", What utter Bull-malarky!!!
I agree with ya Johnny Stew about the word "marriage" (Deb & myself lived together for 2 years before we were married...We werent in a hurry and besides "Shacking up is all WE wanted to do", I know I heard that someWHERE before I just cant place where at, LMAO!!!), they (the Religious right) can shove it up their collective butts until it hits some tonsils!
Brian j.