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75,000 signatures reached in support of Referendum 71

Faith & Freedom PAC reports that the number of signatures is evaluated in the R-71 office and reaches a little over 75,000 signatures.

“We think this is good news, however it points out exactly how much work is left to do in just two weeks,” says the report.

“We need at least 150,000 signatures to ensure that we have the 120,577 necessary. There are always some signatures that are disqualified for various reasons.”

“I feel we have started strong. Whether this referendum fails or succeeds to make the ballot will be decided over the next 14 or 15 days,” says Gary Randall, President of the Faith & Freedom PAC.

“Many of you are working tirelessly on this campaign. God bless and sustain you. Some may be thinking about getting involved, but have not yet done so. This is your time.”

Referendum 71 by will bring the controversial Senate Bill 5688 before the voters of Washington State in November. SB 5688 is a 110 page document which includes the phrase "marriage shall apply equally to state registered domestic partnerships" 180 times.

SB 5688 was packaged and presented to the legislature as a Domestic Partnerships expansion of benefits. In truth, it will demolish the state's historical understanding and definition of marriage as that of uniting a man and a woman for life as Washington State will immediately become subject to litigation by same-sex partners demanding that the courts overturn the Defense of Marriage Act and impose "same-sex marriage" (as happened recently in California prior to Proposition 8).

Senators Dan Swecker and Val Stevens and Representatives Matt Shea and Jim McCune, along with other legislators, are among those who not only support but also help to lead the effort.

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[07/14/2009]

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