"By creating only one type of recognized relationship, Amendment 2 could take away existing rights and benefits from many Floridians, gay or straight. If it passes, unmarried Floridians in committed relationships -- especially seniors who may remain unmarried by choice -- could lose their ability to share healthcare coverage. They could be barred from visiting each other in emergency medical situations" - Former U.S. Rep. Jim Davis

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It is mean-spirited to say that loving, committed couples who rely on each other financially should be denied access to see one another during an emergency or illness at a hospital. It is mean-spirited to deny a few dollars savings on a "family pass" to a public facility to a couple who rely on each other in every way as a committed couple; who pay taxes and contribute to their community.

We know what this is: A hot button issue engineered to fire up religious conservatives in a presidential election year.
 

Proposed gay marriage ban would harm Florida families and promote discrimination.

"But its intent is to harm and punish, solely on the basis of whom an individual chooses to love or live with."