Dear Senator

Dear Senator,

My name is Katrina Monroe, and I should not have to be writing this letter.
This week, your comrades in the capitol introduced an amendment to the Minnesota constitution that would permanently take away my future right to marry the woman that I love. I’m hurt and ashamed of those who would allow this amendment to pass.

I was in attendance at the capitol not three weeks ago, when the governor spoke so openly about his support for marriage equality. His speech gave me hope that maybe Minnesotans would count themselves among the few that see marriage is about love and partnership, regardless of gender. His promises mean nothing without your support.

I am a mother of two little girls, Abigail and Kaley, and they deserve a family unburdened by the prejudices that this amendment would force on us. Please, don’t be the person, the vote, that places them in that situation.

I’m counting on you to vote for equality, love, and family; and against this amendment.

Sincerely,
Katrina L. Monroe