#amendment-one

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We won't go down without a fight. Repealing Amendment One.

As you can probably guess, I am devastated that voters in NC passed the Marriage Amendment in yesterday's primaries. Please know that this is a reflection of the primarily rural counties in the State and I'm proud to say the counties including: Wake (Home of NC State, Meredith, Peace, etc.) Orange (Home of UNC Chapel Hill), Durham (Home of Duke), Watauga (Home of Appalachian State University), and Mecklenburg (Home of UNC Charlotte) all voted AGAINST the amendment. At least I can proudly say that the most educated areas in the state voted against the amendment-- only enforcing my argument that education is the answer. Please join me in signing this Petition to repeal the amendment. Every signature counts. We won't go down without a fight. http://www.change.org/petitions/1-million-against-amendment-1

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My letter to NC voters

I’m not usually a super political person, but I wouldn’t be able to live with myself if I didn’t do everything I can with regards to the upcoming election.

If you are registered to vote in NC, please take some time to read this FAQ about Amendment One BEFORE you go to vote on MAY 8 (next Tuesday).

No matter your faith, this amendment deserves your attention and requires educated voters. Please take a moment to learn about it. Think about it. Talk about it with your friends and families. Debate it. Vote on May 8.

FAQ: http://www.protectncfamilies.org/sites/protectncfamilies/files/PNCF_Converstations_QuestionsAndAnswers.pdf

A great blog by Red Hat founder Bob Young: http://caretakerbob.tumblr.com/post/22251942294/north-carolina-is-sooo-much-better-than-this

Everyone is undoubtedly entitled to their private, individual vote. It’s the American way.

My vote is against it because I don’t think this Amendment is the American way. There have been too many people in my life who have made a positive difference for me—- made me into the person I am today—- that this amendment will hurt. I couldn’t live with myself if I had to tell them that they were “lesser” than me and not entitled to the same rights. Could you?

I sincerely hope that, no matter your faith, you will decide to vote against this amendment. Melissa *Early voting ends May 5 and it is your LAST chance to register to vote. Please check your local jurisdiction for voting locations.

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$5 #VoteAgainst Amendment One Sign

For those of you who wanted a free sign in Raleigh, but were like me and couldn't get one.....

Last night on a trip to Home Depot I came across blank yard signs, just over $3 each (including the stand). Two seconds later I had a sign and a package of vinyl boat letters in my cart. The results aren't perfect, but for a cause I'm willing to fight for-- they'll do just fine. Total cost: ~$5. Join me!