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Libertarians believe that people should be treated equally, that we all possess the right to equal protection of the law, as afforded by the 14th Amendment.
“No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.” - 14th Amendment
Since the government gives benefits to heterosexual couples, it is imperative that we also extend these benefits to our gay and lesbian citizens as well.
“The children of gay and lesbian couples are entitled to equal protection, as well. Discrimination against the gay and lesbian community is also discrimination against their children.” Rachel Hawkridge, Chair of the Libertarian Party of Washington says “It’s horrible that people discriminate against loving, adult couples, but to discriminate against their innocent children is deplorable. It’s inhumane .”
Washington Libertarians urge all voters to “Approve” Referendum 71.
It’s the right thing to do.
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About the Libertarian Party of Washington: We are the nation's third largest political party. We believe in personal freedom and responsibility. Find more information at LP.org.
Comments
You just reposted a press release?
Wow! This is pretty alarming. Has the Libertarian Party become the Liberal Party?
Since when are we Libertarians in favor of Government Benefits for anyone (save Veterans.)?
Thankfully, Libertarians are now moving into the GOP.
No, Darren, I wrote a press release, and shared it here.
And Eric Dondero - those of you who came from the Republican Party may not be in favor of respecting the rights of everyone, but I can assure you that equality under the law *is* a Libertarian value. As I said, as long as the government gives one group of people bennies, it must treat all equally.
The benefits enumerated in the Referendum are benefits of equal rights - access to visitation, UNPAID leave when a partner is sick,etc.
It's the RIGHT thing, which is not what some on the right would do.
And we at the Libertarian Party of Washington do our best to do the right thing.
Benefits? What benefits? The government just steals less from heteros. The gov should not be involved in personal matters anyway. Let people do what they want and suffer the consequences.
And since when have gays or lesbians been able to have children? Did evolution occur? Otherwise, they would be bi-sexual.
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