Washington's Ref 71 Confusing - Yes Means Supporting Domestic Partners, No Means Overturning Law

What's worse than someone voting to repeal the state domestic partnership law? A gay-rights supporter doing it on accident ... Did you know that "opposing" Referendum 71 is exactly what the hate mongers want you to do? Listen up, all y'all—here's how referendums work: First the legislature must pass a bill and the governor must sign it into law. Before the law takes effect, anyone can file a referendum. If that person (or organization) gets enough signatures to qualify for the ballot, the law then goes up for a public vote. A vote to "approve" the referendum upholds the law; a vote to "reject" the referendum would repeal it. Thus, opposing Referendum 71 would repeal rights for gay partners; supporting it would maintain those rights. Capiche? Full Story from The Stranger

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