| On November 7, 2006, Virginians voted to ban same-sex marriage and civil unions by amending the state's constititution. The amendment passed with 57 percent of the vote. Supporters say the amendment is clear: marriage can only exist between a man and a woman. Opponents say the language goes beyond that and could lead to legal discrimination against all unmarried couples. As marriage has traditionally represented not only a civil union but a religious one, the dialogue about what is right contains both legal and moral implications.
Interviews:
va4marriage.org volunteers: Elaine and Harry Hanger |
