Marriage Equality Rhode Island

Myra King-Kerge
of Warwick, Rhode Island

I believe in Marriage Equality because I know how much I enjoy my own marriage, and I believe that no person should be denied that feeling. Even on the days when I am frustrated or annoyed with my husband, I always know that I have a forever partner whom I never need to worry about not being able to see because of legalities. I know that the person I love will always be able to be by my side if I should ever get sick. And if and when we decide to have a baby my partner and I won't need to go through expensive and stressful adoption proceedings to legally ensure that child is both of ours, equally. Why would I want anyone else to have to go through that?

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.

William Reno
of Woonsocket, Rhode Island

I believe in Marriage Equality because our children deserve the right to say my parents are married. It is time that Rhode Island comes to light and become part of accepting states and start to recognize that we deserve equal rights. Its time we get up and fight, fight hard. Too many of us are not allowed the same equality as our neighbors. Lets stand up today!

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

Molly Katchpole
of Bristol, Rhode Island

Marriage Equality is a civil right, and I won't have it any other way!

sarah kennedy
of brooklyn, New York

I believe in Marriage Equality because

Nicole Gamache
of Charlestown, Rhode Island

I believe in Marriage Equality because I don't believe that the concept of human rights should be limited to those who identify as straight. I know that in the near future, our children and grandchildren born in this century won't be able to imagine a time before Marriage Equality, and I am thrilled to be alive in a time when people are getting their heads out of the tand and taking a stand to make it happen!

Kenny Alston
of Cranston, Rhode Island

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

Kim Ingino
of Cranston, Rhode Island

I believe in Marriage Equality because everyone should be able to be with the one they love.