Generally, I find I’d rather laugh and play on Charlotte Mom Favorites than get all serious on y’all. But sometimes, a little seriousness is in order. Like when politics tries to invade on how families define themselves in this state. On May 8th, we are being given the opportunity to express how we feel about this.
You can vote for Amendment One and state your belief that marriage is between a man and a woman, or you could vote against Amendment One and keep the state from deciding how love and families should be honored.
In case you are wondering where I stand on this, here’s a little quote that really GOT MY GOAT: “Amendment [one] will allow the people of North Carolina to decide what marriage is defined as,” said state Senator Daniel Soucek, a Republican sponsor of the bill, which also prohibits civil unions.
“It’s not just the term ‘marriage,’ It’s all of the societal communal building blocks that make up traditional marriage. We think that’s the healthiest way to raise children,” he told the Huffington Post.
Now, last I checked, there weren’t any amendments prohibiting single-parents and divorcees from raising children, or rules that take away children once a parent becomes widowed. So… are we saying that these other families are unhealthy? That two men or two women are incapable of raising well-adjusted families?
I gotta say, I’ve met a lot of whack-a-doodle kids raised by so-called traditional families. (Not calling anyone out, mind you… Just trying to prove my point!) I don’t think gay couples could really mess up that bad, can they? And if they do, I don’t think they’ll mess up any more that the rest of us “traditional” families.
And, what about basic social services? Do they deserve health care benefits? Domestic violence protection? Should they have a contract that signifies their relationship? Um, me thinks yes, if you haven’t gathered that yet.
So, here’s the deal. May 8th is the day. It’s the day that the Republicans in this state are voting for their presidential candidate. There will be many conservatives heading to the polls, and I won’t stop you. I promise. It’s your right to vote! But, if you’re of a more liberal mind-set it’s also your obligation to go to the polls too.
We don’t have a president to vote for, but you can vote for your neighbors, your friends, and for those that want to raise a family just like you and me. See you at the polls on May 8th!
For more information about how to protect ALL families in North Carolina visit: http://www.protectncfamilies.org/
Awesome! Thanks for a great article, please everyone, even though we know who is running for president now, go vote for your local officials and vote against this constitutional amendment.
Thanks for the support!
Thank you for this article!
I agree, and just wanted to add…there are a lot of conservatives headed to the poll who disagree with the amendment too. Just because you’re conservative doesn’t mean you believe in this awful amendment.
@Anonymous – totally true! Thanks for pointing that out. Didn’t mean to lump all conservatives in the same pile!
I stand on the other side of this discussion. I don’t want to get into a debate on here. I just feel that I need to share two things:
1.) The amendment states:
“Marriage between one man and one woman is the only domestic legal union that shall be valid or recognized in this State. This section does not prohibit a private party from entering into contracts with another private party; nor does this section prohibit courts from adjudicating the rights of private parties pursuant to such contracts.”
2.) The issue at hand is an attempt to redefine what God has clearly said. Genesis 2:24 “Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.”
I understand that you feel differently. I firmly believe in the separation of Church and State. As our government was founded, the Bible should not be dictating how our government makes decisions about who can have access to health coverage, domestic violence protection, or the ability to raise a family.
But, I’m glad that you offered your viewpoint and invite others to share their opinions as well! Thanks for sharing!