Marriage Equality Rhode Island

Alexandria D'Angelo
of Providence, Rhode Island

I believe in Marriage Equality because my Constitution promised me equality under the law. I believe in Marriage Equality because there is no moral, logical, ethical or factual reason not to. I believe in Marriage Equality because it is the right thing to do. It is the only thing left to do. It is the last last major civil rights battle in this country, and the fact that I even have to sign a petition advocating for Marriage Equality, seems very unconstitutional. I believe in Marriage Equality because I believe in what's fair... and being denied my civil rights as a tax-paying, law-abiding citizen IS NOT FAIR.

Kimberly Sawicki
of Providence, Rhode Island

I believe in Marriage Equality because as a lesbian here in RI my rights are not equal rights. I was born here in the United States of America where in the declaration of human rights article 1, states that "All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood." But since I'm not heterosexual my rights are now seperate not equal. Which is not fair, since the government and other political people don't like our ideas of a way of life they can govern over myself and the rest of the LGBT community and turn us into second-class citizens. I'm far from a second class citizen. I work in a field where I'm caring for peoples lives. And I don't judge them on anything, they are people. We all are humans, and we all deserve equality. Rhode Island, as a resident of 24 years here, don't you think its time to step up and realize we aren't living in the 1800's. It's 2009, give us our equality.

Lydia Sharlow
of Providence, Rhode Island

I believe in Marriage Equality because love is a matter of the heart and soul.

Francis Stack
of providence, Rhode Island

I believe in Marriage Equality because I believe in equality.

Stacey and Lisa
of warwick, Rhode Island

Michael Taylor
of Warwick, Rhode Island

I believe in Marriage Equality because every individual should have the right to wed the person they love, without question or interference from any legislative body, private or public organization. I know many same-sex couples who would love the opportunity to marry their partners. Some of these partnerships have been together for as many as 30 years, not only living together but also building families together. It is Rhode Island's duty to grant marriage equality to all and recognize these wonderful same-sex couples as spouses. Rhode Island was the first state to sign the Declaration of Independence, we should not be the last state to legalize same-sex marriage!

Ann Lavigne
of West Warwick, Rhode Island

I believe in Marriage Equality because I believe that love is a good thing - in all its myriad forms and manifestations. I happen to be a straight female - when I chose to marry no one (other than my grandmother who thought I should have chosen a Polish boy!) gave a thought about my right to do so. If we allow even one person to be denied the same rights, the same opportunities, the same freedom to live their life as they choose without shouting our disapproval, without demanding equality for all, we may as well applaud the efforts of someone like Hitler.

Ryan Nix
of Augusta, Maine

I believe in Marriage Equality because i believe in fairness and equality for all and it's not equal if it's sometimes and i have been working close with No on 1 in Maine

Kenny Alston
of Cranston, Rhode Island

I believe in Marriage Equality because anything less that fully equality is morally incomprehensible and legally indefensible.

Lynne Daigneault
of Cumberland, Rhode Island

I believe in Marriage Equality because everyone should have the right to marry the person they love.