Just yesterday, I sent email to my State Rep and Senator about the proposed amendment to the state constitution that would take away the right of same-sex couples to marry after January 1, 2009. I fundamentally disagree with taking away gay marriage rights, and am even more unhappy about the possibility of a freaking consitutional amendment. Putting issues of human rights to popular vote is such a bad, bad idea. Anyway, you can send email, too: go here.
Today, I got an email back from Denise Provost, my State Rep:
I absolutely agree with you that all people deserve the equal right to choose to marry. I do not support any effort to use the institution of marriage to create second-class citizens by denying certain people this basic civil right. Our state constitution is intended to provide legal protections for all residents of our Commonwealth, and it is wrong to suggest amending our constitution to sanction discrimination. As an elected official, I am responsible for protecting equal rights for all citizens, and therefore I oppose subjecting any person's rights to a popular vote.I am proud to live, work, and raise my family in a state with a firm commitment to equal rights.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with me
Warm regards,
Denise Provost
State Representative, 27th Middlesex
State House, room 167
Phone: 617-722-2810
Fax: 617-626-0561
denise.provost@state.ma.us
Yay Denise! Let's see if Pat Jehlen writes back.
Posted by thevieve at June 23, 2006 3:07 PM