Washington State O.K.'s expanded domestic partner rights

Even though this was not allowed to go to the voters, probably due to fear it wouldn't pass, I think we need to call this a win.

1: it is not a marriage, it is a domestic partnership, so it has not changed the definition of marriage

"Same-sex couples have the right to form meaningful relationships. But I don't think they have the right to redefine marriage for all of us," said Sen. Janea Holmquist, R-Moses Lake.

2: it was done through the proper channels.

3: domestic partnerships must be registered, much like marriage, only this is the same sex version.

As of Tuesday, 5,112 domestic partnership registrations had been filed since the law took effect in July 2007

price fixing for proofage

Just today I was told that in Washington State that no alcohol may be discounted. Even on Military installations, Native American Reservations and Costco. This is the first time I have heard of it. I wonder who did what to get it through the states legislation. If anyone has information on it, please comment so that I may add it to this post.

I should have added this from the get go. Apparently the theory behind this is that lower prices for our favorite bebidas encourages people to drink more and thus encourages alcoholism.

Isn't that quaint...