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Dear colleagues,
The following is a matter of great importance and I wish to pass it along to
all.
Jean Hines
Please read this and send an email to the Vermont Gov.
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 take the time to contact the Gov's office and register your support
in this vital issue.
Governor Howard Dean's office - (802) 828-3333 8AM-4PM. FAX (802) 828-3339
or e-mail the Lieutenant Governor - Douglas A. Racine at
[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> with a brief note to
register your support.
PLEASE FORWARD THIS MESSAGE!
Thanks!
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