“I am opposed to this mean-spirited, overreaching amendment that will take existing benefits away from first responders and other local employees. This amendment goes far beyond so-called protecting marriage. It would actively harm North Carolina citizens and lead to a legal battle due to the poorly drafted language rushed through the legislature. I will vote no, and I urge all North Carolinians to vote no.”

Anything less than saying “I’m opposed; vote no,” is simply not enough from anyone in any party at any level of government.

The fact that the GOP Legislature additionally demonstrates their understanding (albeit unadmitted) that their/NC law could not withstand a (NC) Constitutional challenge, and if it, meaning the Law itself, were capable of standing alone, then there would be no need for a Constitutional ammendment, and their current efforts to create such a ban proves this.