HJR 2 will hurt Idaho's families

| October 25, 2006 9:00 PM

Why to vote no on HJR 2 on Nov. 7

1. HJR 2 changes Idaho's constitution. It is one of the most extreme "marriage amendments" proposed anywhere in the nation.

2. HJR 2 hurts Idaho families. It not only re-defines marriage but even bans civil unions, domestic partnerships and similar legal protections for all unmarried couples in Idaho.

3. HJR 2 is out of touch with Idaho and with our nation. Even when they oppose same gender marriage, a majority of Americans, including President Bush and U.S. Sen. Craig, support civil unions because they offer a fair way for same-gender couples to access hundreds of family legal protections that come with marriage, i.e. hospital visitation, medical decision making, spousal inheritance, etc.

Please vote no on HJR 2.

BARBARA HANSEN

Sandpoint