I have been reading the letters to the editor regarding the proposed marriage amendment. I would like to respond.
I was raised in a traditional family; my mother and father had four children. Two of us were born gay and two of us were born straight. My two sisters, for the mere fact of being born straight, have the right to marry and publicly live a life of love and commitment; however my brother and I do not share those rights.
My brother was in a long-term, committed, loving relationship until the day he died, but my family did not have the opportunity to share in a joyous wedding like we did with my sister.
My deceased father would be appalled that in this day and age I do not have the right to marry like he and my mother did. He was a World War II vet who fought for freedom and the rights of all people. If he were living today he would be outraged that the proposed marriage amendment would limit people's rights rather than protect them. If he were living today he would vote "no." My mother and sisters who live out of state would vote "no" if they could.
I applaud the courage and willingness of those who will join me in voting "no" on Nov. 6. I thank them for their support.
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Judy Dahl
Duluth
