Video of Referendum 71 to Editorial Board

We hadn't intended for this to become video week here at Approve 71 Vancouver, but the above video was posted Sunday and provides many interesting insights, worth passing along to friends and acquaintances. Speaking against the referendum was Steve O’Ban, while speaking in favor was Anne Levinson. Following this meeting, The Olympian endorsed Referendum 71.

The first ten minutes of the video are perhaps the most interesting, as Mr O'Ban falls all over himself to voice his support for domestic partnership rights, citing his own elderly sisters as an example of the sort of folks who can benefit from such rights. Sisters, of course, do not qualify to become domestic partners (as next-of-kin they may already have many of the medical rights that domestic partnership is intended to grant) but the general point of how practical and useful it is for seniors to be able to protect one another this way is clear.

Folks who are interested in supporting Referendum 71 are encouraged to help spread the word about this important measure by purchasing commercial air-time on television stations, including Vancouver. Did you know you can buy a commercial on CNN in Vancouver for as little as $40? Or in other towns for as little as $17? Check it out at EqualRightsWashington/airtime.

More Approve Referendum 71 videos are to come. View them, embed them on your Internet profiles and email the links to your friends. Together we can help protect seniors and all families. Approve Referendum 71.