1. United States
2. N.C.
3. Letter

The proposed constitutional amendment to repeal the discriminatory marriage provision is a crucial step towards upholding the fundamental rights to pursuit of happiness and equality enshrined in our nation's founding principles. Denying legal recognition to committed unions based solely on gender violates the very essence of equal protection under the law. By striking down this archaic and unjust clause, we can affirm our state's commitment to human rights and join the majority of states that have embraced marriage equality. Ensuring all couples have access to the legal protections and societal dignity of civil marriage is not only a moral imperative, but a necessity for a truly free and just society. I urge you to support this amendment and stand on the right side of history.