State Sponsored Intimidation Sponsored by Maureen Walsh

This little nugget appears in the introduction of SB5688;

It is the intent of the legislature that for all purposes under
state law, state registered domestic partners shall be treated the same as married spouses.

Is this the intent of the people of Washington state? This is exactly what is needed to introduce state sponsored intimidation of anyone who does not see married couples as equal to domestic partnerships. It will be used to justify curriculum in kindergarten that will contaminate the traditional definition of marriage. It will allow people to prosecute any entity that disagrees with the purpose of this legislation. Look how the Boy Scouts have been treated since they stood up for their right to exclude homosexuals from leadership positions. It was used for state sponsored intimidation.
There are almost two hundred places in our laws that deal with marriage status. Do we really have any idea how much this will pervade our lives? And will they come back next year with more places in the law that need to be addressed? You bet they will!
Our politicians want us to believe they are representing all people, but the truth is that they only represent the people who will vote their convictions. Will you remember the issues and how the candidates voted on them when you go vote? They are counting on you to hold your nose and vote for them anyway....