Equality matters to me - and, specifically, the marriage equality recently enacted in New Hampshire.
It’s not quite full marriage equality yet. Not until all adults can marry the consenting adult(s) of their choice, regardless of relation.
I cannot be silent as I read of the current GOP legislators’ plan to repeal the marriage rights of our gay and lesbian citizens.
Good. We need to go forward to full marriage equality, not take a step back to take away a freedom to marry.
I believe that, regardless of sexual orientation, most couples have similar values around marriage. In fact, let’s focus on similarities rather than differences.
Not just couples, either.
Generally, we marry a person for whom we share deep affection/love. We marry the person we want to build and share a life with. We marry because we want our relationship recognized as a legitimate entity by all.
Marriage is how we define the depth of our relationship. Legally, marriage provides protection and financial benefits for couples and families.
Married couples create homes in their community, nurture friendships within their communities, provide stability within their community and beyond. Many married couples provide the foundation for families.
Not just couples, either. Poly families do, too. Let’s support full marriage equality for all. Writing a letter to the editor is one way.
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