Opponents of Referendum 71 often argue that Washington’s domestic partnership law redefines and destroys traditional marriage and harms children. As a married woman and mom, I would like to offer an opposing view.
My husband and I have been married 20 years and have three children. I have no fear that Referendum 71 will threaten our marriage, tear down the institution of marriage, or somehow hurt my children. We teach our children that discrimination is wrong and that our community is strengthened when fellow citizens are not discriminated against because of who they love.
This traditionally married woman will be voting "yes" on Referendum 71.
Kelly Nolen, Vancouver
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