#amendment-one

As you can probably guess, I am devastated that voters in NC passed the Marriage Amendment in yesterday's primaries. Please know that this is a reflection of the primarily rural counties in the State and I'm proud to say the counties including: Wake (Home of NC State, Meredith, Peace, etc.) Orange (Home of UNC Chapel Hill), Durham (Home of Duke), Watauga (Home of Appalachian State University), and Mecklenburg (Home of UNC Charlotte) all voted AGAINST the amendment. At least I can proudly say that the most educated areas in the state voted against the amendment-- only enforcing my argument that education is the answer. Please join me in signing this Petition to repeal the amendment. Every signature counts. We won't go down without a fight. http://www.change.org/petitions/1-million-against-amendment-1

I sincerely hope that, no matter your faith, you will decide to vote against this amendment. Melissa *Early voting ends May 5 and it is your LAST chance to register to vote. Please check your local jurisdiction for voting locations.

Last night on a trip to Home Depot I came across blank yard signs, just over $3 each (including the stand). Two seconds later I had a sign and a package of vinyl boat letters in my cart. The results aren't perfect, but for a cause I'm willing to fight for-- they'll do just fine. Total cost: ~$5. Join me!