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MN marriage message

Discussion in 'Current Events, World News, & LGBT News' started by mnguy, Aug 19, 2012.

  1. mnguy

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    What do you think of the following advertisement tactic opposing the upcoming vote to constitutionally ban marriage equality in MN?

    We know it's a tough decision for some people. In case you didn't know, you don't have to vote yes or no. "Just Leave it Blank"

    In MN, a blank answer to this question equals a NO vote. I think that little known fact could help some people who are on the fence. Based on what they've been told in church they think they should vote yes, but maybe they have a gay niece, nephew, neighbor, co-worker, etc who they know to be a good person and they would feel bad voting against their equality/happiness. So yea, it counts as a NO, but they didn't actually mark NO on the ballot and might find that as an acceptable compromise.

    Just Leave it Blank
     
  2. Ruethel

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    I'm from MN myself, I might bring that up to some people since I actually didn't know that.

    Good advertisement tactic in my opinion.
     
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    ✞THE STATE OF DREAMING✞
    ^That..is..the..CUTEST THING EVER! ♥ It's nice to know that some kids are on the right side. :wink:

    *ahem* Overly camp moment over.
     
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    AWWWW that letter is so adorable!
     
  6. Alex94

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    Oh soo adorable!!!!!
     
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    Gah, I can't wait until today's 8 year olds are 40 year olds. Things will be so different.
     
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    At times I feel the same, other times I don't. Dealt with a bratty 10 year old back in high school when working at a McDick's and he comes up and in this totally snobbish fashion was like "hey did you wanna go shopping?" and it was in such a total "I know you're a faggot" type of tone...
     
  9. mnguy

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    Yes, very honest questions he has and the pro-discrimination types will never answer him honestly.

    Any other thoughts on the ad tactic of Just Leave it Blank to make it easier for those on the fence (and help us win, obviously)?
     
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    Adorable letter! :grin:

    Also: Just leave it blank!