I don't really know what relevance out-of-state petitioners have on something like this, but it can't hurt, I don't think.
Vermont needs help...
As you may know, the Supreme Court of Vermont recently ruled that committed homosexual relationships should have the same rights and privileges afforded to married straight couples. There are over 1,000 rights that come with marriage which are currently denied to gay couples including hospital visitation/medical decisions, rights of survivorship, filing joint tax returns, etc. etc.
This is a VERY important first step towards equality in America. However, the Governor's office of Vermont has been BOMBARDED with phone calls by anti-gay individuals opposing the recent decision -- primarily fueled by the "Doctor" Laura radio program which gave out the phone number.
I called the Governor's office, and spoke to the secretary, who was VERY nice but said that I was one of only a HANDFUL of callers who SUPPORT this huge step towards equal rights.
Please add your name to the following list. COPY this into a new e-mail,
and send it to your friends. When the list reaches 25 people, please send it
to
ltgov@leg.state.vt.us
Dear Lieutenant Governor - Douglas A. Racine,
We the undersigned deeply support your move to have equal rights for same sex partners. You have taken a historical step towards mending the many fractures that divide our society. The following list is comprised of people from all walks of life, from straight to gay.
Thank you for your continued support and your forward thinking politics.