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1. Vote No On 2 because it Takes Away Benefits
Amendment 2 would take away important family protections, including health care insurance and hospital visitation from all unmarried Floridians. The Florida Legislature's own analysis warns that this amendment: "... could place (domestic partnerships) at risk of losing specified rights and benefits, such as those related to health insurance."
2. Vote No On 2 because it Hurts Seniors
Amendment 2 would hurt Florida's large senior population by taking away partnership rights of widowed seniors, like health care and end-of-life decision making. The AARP and Florida Alliance for Retired Americans have spoken out against these kinds of dangerous amendments.
3. Vote No On 2 because EVERY Major Florida Daily Newspaper is Opposed to Amendment 2 - Newspapers across the political spectrum whose editorial boards rarely agree on politics have come out strongly opposed to Amendment 2. (read them)
4. Vote No On 2 because Discrimination Doesn't Belong in the Florida Constitution
The constitution should protect all of us from government intrusion and discrimination. This amendment would embed discrimination against unmarried people into our state constitution for generations to come.
5. Vote No On 2 because Hurting Families Doesn't "Protect" Anyone's Marriage
Despite the name "Marriage Protection Amendment" this measure does NOTHING to help curb the divorce rate or strengthen marriage. It only scapegoats unmarried partners and strips them of vital health benefits.
6. Vote No On 2 because it Permits Massive Government Intrusion
Amendment 2 puts the government where it doesn't belong - regulating the personal relationships of Floridians. Government should not make it harder for people to take care of their loved ones.
7. Vote No On 2 and Avoid Hiring Expensive Lawyers
Amendment 2 could force unmarried Floridians to hire expensive private lawyers just to be able to see each other in the hospital.
8. Vote No On 2 because It's Already Hard Enough for Families
At a time of economic crisis the last thing we should do is put government-enforced obstacles, big legal fees and more red tape in the way of people getting access to vital health care and family protections.
9. Vote No On 2 because Florida is Better Than This
When Florida voters understand the real harm to real people the Amendment will cause, they will vote no. Everyday more and more Floridians are standing up to this divisive, harmful amendment. The Fairness for All Families' Vote No On 2 campaign consists of over 260 civic, faith, and social justice groups working together to protect Florida's families. Help spread the word. Volunteer and donate today.
10. Vote No On 2 because It Harms All of Us
People have already lost benefits in states that have passed similar measures. In Michigan, health insurance for domestic partners were repealed at every state university that offered them. In Kentucky, amendment backers had promised they were only "banning gay marriage". Now they are working to eliminate domestic partner benefits for state and university employees. In Ohio, justice for domestic violence victims was impeded because lower courts ruled that their "marriage" amendment" prohibited applying domestic violence laws to unmarried couples.
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106SoWal Expert
It is a hateful and unnecessary amendment.
I like #9- because I hope Florida can show me it IS better than this.
I like #9- because I hope Florida can show me it IS better than this.
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It is a hateful and unnecessary amendment.
Agreed, born out of fear led by ignorance.
Beach Fanatic
Voting NO on 2, and yes, I do believe in GOD.
SoWal Expert
Voting NO on 2, and yes, I do believe in GOD.
I think God would most definitely vote No on 2.:wave:
Beach Fanatic
God has nothing to do with this amendment. :yikes: God would be alot stricter. 😀 This is about maintaining a institution that is a basic building block of civilized society. Nothing more or less.
I really love "every major newspaper is against it" that would seal my yes vote even if I knew nothing about it.:lol:
I really love "every major newspaper is against it" that would seal my yes vote even if I knew nothing about it.:lol:
Beach Comber
Wow -- God has alot to do with it. Read the Bible
Beach Comber
Oh Crap I voted early and I think I voted YES--SORRY MY BAD
Beach Crab
Stop trying to force everyone to accept your alternative lifestyle. No one really cares about your personal life, so keep it out of ours. This isn't an issue about money or benefits, if you are so concerned about all of that then you would vote Republican because we have realistic views on free markets that produce jobs which create capital and supply benefits to people. This is about breaking down America's Judeo-Christian values that we were founded on and turning them into your beloved Marxist dream. If you really want to be married, do a civil union and call it a wedding.
Beach Fanatic
Stop trying to force everyone to accept your alternative lifestyle.
Stop trying to force everyone to accept your version of "the one" lifestyle. Can't we all (evolve and) get along?
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Stop trying to force everyone to accept your alternative lifestyle. No one really cares about your personal life, so keep it out of ours. This isn't an issue about money or benefits, if you are so concerned about all of that then you would vote Republican because we have realistic views on free markets that produce jobs which create capital and supply benefits to people. This is about breaking down America's Judeo-Christian values that we were founded on and turning them into your beloved Marxist dream. If you really want to be married, do a civil union and call it a wedding.
:floor::floor::floor:you are fuggin' hilarious. awesome first post. :welcome:
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Stop trying to force everyone to accept your alternative lifestyle. No one really cares about your personal life, so keep it out of ours. This isn't an issue about money or benefits, if you are so concerned about all of that then you would vote Republican because we have realistic views on free markets that produce jobs which create capital and supply benefits to people. This is about breaking down America's Judeo-Christian values that we were founded on and turning them into your beloved Marxist dream. If you really want to be married, do a civil union and call it a wedding.
not so fair and pretty biased a first post. are you addressing anyone specific or everyone who doesn't share you extremely narrow view? where does live and let live fit in to your world?
use your real login.
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SoWal Expert
not so fair and pretty biased a first post. are you addressing anyone specific or everyone who doesn't share you extremely narrow view? where does live and let live fit in to your world?
use you real login.
Oh snap.:lol:
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Oh snap.:lol:
seriously. weak sauce.
Beach Fanatic
No on two--keep the wedding business thriving in South Walton!:clap:
Beach Comber
Stop trying to force everyone to accept your alternative lifestyle. No one really cares about your personal life, so keep it out of ours. This isn't an issue about money or benefits, if you are so concerned about all of that then you would vote Republican because we have realistic views on free markets that produce jobs which create capital and supply benefits to people. This is about breaking down America's Judeo-Christian values that we were founded on and turning them into your beloved Marxist dream. If you really want to be married, do a civil union and call it a wedding.
oh, snap😀
Beach Fanatic
Being ancient, uninformed on some issues and computers, I don't get the "Oh Snap".
Beach Comber
Being ancient, uninformed on some issues and computers, I don't get the "Oh Snap".
Oh snap:
(exclamatory phrase) a playful indication of surprise, misfortune, or insult
Beach Fanatic
Considering the subject of Amendment #2 , the snap thing made me think of the 'Men on Film' sketches from In Living Color
Amendment #2 clearly would get two snaps down from those critics.
Amendment #2 clearly would get two snaps down from those critics.
SWGB
I'm just curious how many laws the "conservatives" need to keep their marriages "safe"? It seems to me that the ones who need a law to tell them how their marriage should be defined probably have a habit of straying outside of those god given boundaries.
Beach Fanatic
IMO,a family is who resides in a home, has nothing to do with what others outside that home believe . To each his own.
Beach Fanatic
Oh snap:Thank you, cc. Being ancient, I am more attune to something like, "22, skidoo".
(exclamatory phrase) a playful indication of surprise, misfortune, or insult
Beach Lover
http://www.votenoflorida.org/default.aspx
1. Vote No On 2 because it Takes Away Benefits
Amendment 2 would take away important family protections, including health care insurance and hospital visitation from all unmarried Floridians. The Florida Legislature's own analysis warns that this amendment: "... could place (domestic partnerships) at risk of losing specified rights and benefits, such as those related to health insurance."
2. Vote No On 2 because it Hurts Seniors
Amendment 2 would hurt Florida's large senior population by taking away partnership rights of widowed seniors, like health care and end-of-life decision making. The AARP and Florida Alliance for Retired Americans have spoken out against these kinds of dangerous amendments.
3. Vote No On 2 because EVERY Major Florida Daily Newspaper is Opposed to Amendment 2 - Newspapers across the political spectrum whose editorial boards rarely agree on politics have come out strongly opposed to Amendment 2. (read them)
4. Vote No On 2 because Discrimination Doesn't Belong in the Florida Constitution
The constitution should protect all of us from government intrusion and discrimination. This amendment would embed discrimination against unmarried people into our state constitution for generations to come.
5. Vote No On 2 because Hurting Families Doesn't "Protect" Anyone's Marriage
Despite the name "Marriage Protection Amendment" this measure does NOTHING to help curb the divorce rate or strengthen marriage. It only scapegoats unmarried partners and strips them of vital health benefits.
6. Vote No On 2 because it Permits Massive Government Intrusion
Amendment 2 puts the government where it doesn't belong - regulating the personal relationships of Floridians. Government should not make it harder for people to take care of their loved ones.
7. Vote No On 2 and Avoid Hiring Expensive Lawyers
Amendment 2 could force unmarried Floridians to hire expensive private lawyers just to be able to see each other in the hospital.
8. Vote No On 2 because It's Already Hard Enough for Families
At a time of economic crisis the last thing we should do is put government-enforced obstacles, big legal fees and more red tape in the way of people getting access to vital health care and family protections.
9. Vote No On 2 because Florida is Better Than This
When Florida voters understand the real harm to real people the Amendment will cause, they will vote no. Everyday more and more Floridians are standing up to this divisive, harmful amendment. The Fairness for All Families' Vote No On 2 campaign consists of over 260 civic, faith, and social justice groups working together to protect Florida's families. Help spread the word. Volunteer and donate today.
10. Vote No On 2 because It Harms All of Us
People have already lost benefits in states that have passed similar measures. In Michigan, health insurance for domestic partners were repealed at every state university that offered them. In Kentucky, amendment backers had promised they were only "banning gay marriage". Now they are working to eliminate domestic partner benefits for state and university employees. In Ohio, justice for domestic violence victims was impeded because lower courts ruled that their "marriage" amendment" prohibited applying domestic violence laws to unmarried couples.
More here.
Vote Yes on #2 - Here is why. Like it or not and brace your self fans of the ACLU.......... The United States of America was founded by protestant christians on protestent christian values. LIKE IT OR NOT THAT IS A FACT. DONT LIKE IT GET OUT! Just leave my christian values ( yes values ) alone. Marrage is between a Man and a Woman and comes in no other form. Not between Man and Beast, Man and Tree or anything else. That being said if a couple feels that a domestic partnership is in order, fine what ever. But do not steal and change the very definition of Marriage. How dare those of you threaten the worldly things we stand to lose ( such as funding) if we dont do what is moraly correct. Here is a little note for those of you, GOD will bless us for standing up for what is Morally correct. I dont need mans blessing. Man is beneath GOD and I seek not his approval. If you want to live in sin....... do it that is your choice. But do not force me to accept which I know is wrong with every moral fiber of my being by changing the definition of Marriage. The far left liberals already changed the definition of "choice" it used to be called Murder. I am not anti-gay and I understand that being gay is no more of a sin than anything other one that I can think of. But I will not let this country become a GODless wasteland like much of Europe has become today. Just look at how were were blessed when this country was on the path of rightousness. We are loosing our morals and our blessings as a result. Stand up for your Morals and vote Yes on #2 and God will pour his blessings on the entire state of Florida. Remember Sodom and Gamora!!!!!!!
SWGB
Vote Yes on #2 - Here is why. Like it or not and brace your self fans of the ACLU.......... The United States of America was founded by protestant christians on protestent christian values. LIKE IT OR NOT THAT IS A FACT. DONT LIKE IT GET OUT! Just leave my christian values ( yes values ) alone. Marrage is between a Man and a Woman and comes in no other form. Not between Man and Beast, Man and Tree or anything else. That being said if a couple feels that a domestic partnership is in order, fine what ever. But do not steal and change the very definition of Marriage. How dare those of you threaten the worldly things we stand to lose ( such as funding) if we dont do what is moraly correct. Here is a little note for those of you, GOD will bless us for standing up for what is Morally correct. I dont need mans blessing. Man is beneath GOD and I seek not his approval. If you want to live in sin....... do it that is your choice. But do not force me to accept which I know is wrong with every moral fiber of my being by changing the definition of Marriage. The far left liberals already changed the definition of "choice" it used to be called Murder. I am not anti-gay and I understand that being gay is no more of a sin than anything other one that I can think of. But I will not let this country become a GODless wasteland like much of Europe has become today. Just look at how were were blessed when this country was on the path of rightousness. We are loosing our morals and our blessings as a result. Stand up for your Morals and vote Yes on #2 and God will pour his blessings on the entire state of Florida. Remember Sodom and Gamora!!!!!!!
If you're not worried about Man's law then why must you go out and make them (in this case repeatedly)? I can guarantee a lot of Christian folks on here probably don't like you taking that word and turning it into a word of hate.
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Swampfox, rest assured, I have voted no on 2 and so has every rational person I know. And guess what? I have no intention of leaving my country because of your antiquated beliefs. Don't look now but women are priests. how does that fit into your lofty system of righteousness? I'm surprised you're still here. Can we look forward to you exiting the country if 2 doesn't pass, as it shouldn't? I'm praying for you.
Beach Lover
Swampfox, rest assured, I have voted no on 2 and so has every rational person I know. And guess what? I have no intention of leaving my country because of your antiquated beliefs. Don't look now but women are priests. how does that fit into your lofty system of righteousness? I'm surprised you're still here. Can we look forward to you exiting the country if 2 doesn't pass, as it shouldn't? I'm praying for you.
If women want to be priests and feel as though they are doing it to honor GOD and that is there motivation, whom am I to question those who wish to honor GOD? As far as my beliefs. I have no Beliefs. I have faith brother.
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