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

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.

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!

On May 8th, NC will vote on Amendment One. An amendment that many in the “bible belt” believe to be a fight against same sex marriage. And, guess what? They are wrong. This amendment is about HUMAN rights.

The facts speak for themselves.

“If you believe voting for Amendment One will be a decisive victory against the legalization of same-sex marriage, then you’re putting your eggs in the wrong basket. Same-sex marriage is already illegal in North Carolina and will remain illegal no matter the outcome on May 8.

But regardless of your feelings about same-sex marriage, you should still vote against Amendment One.

The sobering reality is that Amendment One threatens the rights of heterosexual couples and their children as well as harming gay and lesbian couples. By limiting its definition of a legally recognized marital agreement to solely a man and woman, the state is effectively threatening the rights and privileges of all its residents, regardless of their orientation.

Eligibility for certain legal arrangements, such as health care coverage, child custody rights and protection from domestic abuse, is often determined by a person’s marital status. Additional legal disputes over domestic violence, hospital visitation, medical care and death benefits could result.” —- Read more

Take the time to learn about Amendment One. Do your research.

Once you do, I’ll hope you’ll find yourself voting AGAINST Amendment One on May 8th.

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