Gay marriage is banned in Alaska. So, under Article 1, part 1
(This constitution is dedicated to the principles that all persons have a natural right to life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness, and the enjoyment of the rewards of their own industry; that all persons are equal and entitled to equal rights, opportunities, and protection under the law; and that all persons have corresponding obligations to the people and to the State.)
the equal protection part - gays sued and won. If they cannot get married, it is argued, how can they have equal rights with married co-workers who get benefits for their families?
Easy solution - State pays for employee and the employee pays for any 'dependents' up to - say 5. Everyone pays the same, gayness is not an issue. The vote is just a fig leaf for the gutless pols in Juneau to hide behind IF they try to change the law.
Blech.
I'll go out on a limb and predict the voters tell the Pols to butt out, the proposition will fail.
Back when Texas banned "same sex marriage," the amendement included language banning local goverments from recognizing them or giving benefits for anything that resembled a marriage. This means Austin is can't give to same sex partners or unmarried heterosexual couples the benefits they give to married employees.
Polarizing - Alaska - heehee! Funny...
You know, I would not have a problem with these benefits if they were not tied to performing deviant sexual acts as a qualifier. Imagine, have such benefits for a good friend, a sibling, an elderly parent, or just a normal roommate.
I will indeed be a-pingifying later today.
I am one Alaskan who is definately voting yes along with my wife.
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