R-71 PASSED!!

[Ban]

Personally, I don't think this should have been on the ballot in the first place. The law was passed in the local legislature, and only showed up as a referendum because of this Protect Marriage Washington PAC. Glad it appears to be passing, though.

[17 yr old political geek]

Ban

Personally, I don't think this should have been on the ballot in the first place. The law was passed in the local legislature, and only showed up as a referendum because of this Protect Marriage Washington PAC. Glad it appears to be passing, though.

I'm the opposite actually. I prefer that this referendum was on the ballot, because it signals that the people in Washington are willing to accept something similar to gay marriage.

*is very annoyed he couldn't vote this year, but can't wait for the midterm elections*

[Disa Uniflora]

17 yr old political geek

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Personally, I don't think this should have been on the ballot in the first place. The law was passed in the local legislature, and only showed up as a referendum because of this Protect Marriage Washington PAC. Glad it appears to be passing, though.

I'm the opposite actually. I prefer that this referendum was on the ballot, because it signals that the people in Washington are willing to accept something similar to gay marriage.

*is very annoyed he couldn't vote this year, but can't wait for the midterm elections*

Unless they vote it down.

[17 yr old political geek]

Disa Uniflora

17 yr old political geek

Ban

Personally, I don't think this should have been on the ballot in the first place. The law was passed in the local legislature, and only showed up as a referendum because of this Protect Marriage Washington PAC. Glad it appears to be passing, though.

I'm the opposite actually. I prefer that this referendum was on the ballot, because it signals that the people in Washington are willing to accept something similar to gay marriage.

*is very annoyed he couldn't vote this year, but can't wait for the midterm elections*

Unless they vote it down.

If my home state votes it down, then they vote it down. Simple as that.
The thing about this is that R-71=/= Prop 8. The chuckleheads in Olympia could bring up another version of this law, or better yet (for the gay marriage crowd), introduce gay marriage legislation altogether.

Maine's state governor actually said they'd see about doing just that since gay marriage failed on the ballot.

[El Dimentio]

Director Danguy

I doubt this'll help many forget Maine spitting in their face, but it's a step.

Trust me, it won't. I was already planning to move to Maine and all, and this just broke my heart severely. But meh, I can still go to Vermont. 3nodding

But I'll just go ahead and blame it on Obama, he could take the time to visit New Jersey like 3 (?) times and couldn't even show up in Maine once to show his opposition to the measure. scream

Edit: Ballotpedia claims it passed 51-49. Which is by far much closer than I expected.

[Cory Shallow]

Lord Cameron

BlueCollarJoe

Lord Cameron

I'm fine with anything but barrage.

Words do have their meanings. Language is important.

Not to sound like a jerk, but take what is there at the moment. You don't eat an elephant in one sitting. You're not getting this fixed in one vote, either, but it is a step in the right direction.

I was trying to be funny, but, thats true, I wish gay people realized that, instead of whipping themselves in failure after they lose a vote.

I don't whip myself. I hate you straight assholes.
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Just kidding, hahahaha!

[METALFumasu]

UPDATE!!!

72% of the vote has been counted and it is still 52% approve, 48% disapprove.

[BlueCollarJoe]

METALFumasu

UPDATE!!!

72% of the vote has been counted and it is still 52% approve, 48% disapprove.

Any way to find out the red/blue county splits to determine how much wider that margin will become, or if it will close?

[METALFumasu]

BlueCollarJoe

METALFumasu

UPDATE!!!

72% of the vote has been counted and it is still 52% approve, 48% disapprove.

Any way to find out the red/blue county splits to determine how much wider that margin will become, or if it will close?

Here's a chart of some of the counties and how they've turned out.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2010188261_generalelectionresults09.html?appSession=716116351824527

[Mobilize For War]

I like how you're all supporting this tip-toe-through-the-tulips legislation. I won't be happy until churches are forced to marry gays.

[JayDi Blaze]

Res Ipsa Loquitor

I like how you're all supporting this tip-toe-through-the-tulips legislation. I won't be happy until churches are forced to marry gays.

http://media.giantbomb.com/uploads/0/7548/944164-troll_obvious_super.jpg

[Ammo Amy]

Res Ipsa Loquitor

I like how you're all supporting this tip-toe-through-the-tulips legislation. I won't be happy until churches are forced to marry gays.

Churches should never be forced to marry anyone. What should happen is ONLY the government issues and recognizes marriage licenses/certificates and then the people can have a ceremony wherever and however they like. The totally removes the religious aspect of domestic partnership.

On an interesting sidetrack, a man is trying to file a petition to ban all divorces in California in a move to help protect the sanctity of marriage.

http://www.divorce.com/blog/man-seeks-ban-divorce-california

Quote:

John Marcotte, who runs the website BadMouth.net, is trying to collect signatures to get his own bill, the "California Protection of Marriage Act" on the ballot in the Golden State. If Marcotte’s bill passes, divorce would become illegal in California.

I would love to see how the Mormons et. al. flock to support this kind of movement. After all, this is the highest form of DOMA.

[TheSilverNoble]

Better than nothing anyway.

[Mobilize For War]

Ammo Amy

Res Ipsa Loquitor

I like how you're all supporting this tip-toe-through-the-tulips legislation. I won't be happy until churches are forced to marry gays.

Churches should never be forced to marry anyone. What should happen is ONLY the government issues and recognizes marriage licenses/certificates and then the people can have a ceremony wherever and however they like. The totally removes the religious aspect of domestic partnership.

Which will never happen. Besides, I'd prefer to just stick it to the churches.