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June 1, 2009 in News
Group to publicize names of petition-signers
The Associated Press
SEATTLE (AP) — A group called WhoSigned.org says it will publicize the names of people signing petitions for Referendum 71, which seeks a public vote to overturn a new expansion of Washington’s same-sex partnerships.
WhoSigned.org says it’s partnering with the gay rights group KnowThyNeighbor.org to put the names online.
In a statement Monday, WhoSigned.org says it expects people who see the names online to contact the signers for what may be uncomfortable talks about gay rights.
Sponsors of Referendum 71 have until July 25 to collect about 121,000 signatures to make the fall ballot. The referendum seeks to overturn the latest expansion of the domestic partner law, which would give partners the same state rights as married couples.
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oldtimer on June 01 at 9:08 p.m.
I will be more then happy to exercise my voting rights. Even with this type of intimidation. My vote is private, but if you ass holes want to make it public, so be it.
MOKANA on June 01 at 10:22 p.m.
Absolutely oldtimer! If these people think they can intimidate people to get what they want instead of arguing the position in open forum - I say bring it on. The people spoke in California and a bunch of out of state lawyers want to come in and force a Change in the State Constitution after the people have spoken … just bring it on . . .