I tried, anyway

Reprinted from my post in the WD:


I just got a phone call. The automated voice started to speak and I nearly hung up the phone when I heard the words "survey about same sex marriage". I hung on.

After an introduction that explained to me that Paul Martin's current legislation in favour of SSM has many legal and religious experts concerned that it doesn't protect religious freedom (which it does) and will destroy our values, the poll began.


Are you in favour of legislation defining marriage as between a man and a woman?

I said no.

How did you vote in the last election; Liberal, Conservative, NDP, other, or I choose not to answer?

I chose not to answer. I can't actually vote yet, but I campaigned Liberal. By this time, I am guessing that my responses may be twisted or ignored, so I am unwilling to give them ammunition. Yeah, like the first answer wasn't enough.


Will the legislation on SSM influence your decision in any upcoming election?

Well, yeah. I will continue to support the Liberals, even if they are money-stealing bastards. I would like to support the NDP, to the horror of my husband and even if Jack Layton looks like a complacent chipmunk, but not if it means the Conservatives get power. *shudders* Once SSM is the law of the land, I may reconsider.

The poll was conducted by the Defence of Marriage Coalition or somesuch group. I fear my opinion will not be heard, but I also felt it was important that I try.