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Pledge to Vote No

by Dean Barkley

A lot of people have asked me what I think about the constitutional amendment to ban marriage for same-sex couples. So I tell them the same thing I said when this came up during my 2008 U.S. Senate campaign.

It is long past time we acknowledge that the equal protection clause of the U.S. Constitution applies to all Americans, regardless of their sexual orientation, in the same way it applies regardless of race, religion or gender.  I believe Minnesotans share my desire for their neighbors to enjoy the same rights, privileges and treatment that they receive.

I am proud that the party I co-founded has not only taken a stand but is actively working to defeat this amendment in next November. The proposal runs counter not only to the IP platform but who we are as Minnesotans. However, it won’t be an easy fight. In 29 other states a well-funded opposition has relied on outside wealth and fear tactics to change the conversation.

To fight back we need a people-powered movement.

The IP is a proud partner of the statewide coalition to defeat this amendment. And they're looking for 250,000 people to pledge to vote NO. It’s an ambitious goal, but I know they can do it.

I urge you to click here and pledge to vote NO on this constitutional amendment.

We have a chance to stand united next year not as partisans but as Minnesotans. I know first hand how gridlocked our political environment is. But this coalition of Independents, Democrats, Republicans, Greens, Libertarians and others will win on this issue if we stand united.

That’s why I’m counting on you to pledge to vote NO. Click here to take that pledge and share your support.

Thank you for taking a stand.

Sincerely,

U.S. Senator Dean Barkley

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