The Last Time North Carolina Amended Their Constitution Was To…

Posted by Kevin Farrell on May 9, 2012 in This Day In Gay | 15 comments

By now you’ve learned that North Carolina voters overwhelmingly approved a measure to change their state’s constitution to ban any recognition of relationships that aren’t heterosexual marriages. While the goal may have been to prevent same-sex couples from marrying, Amendment One also bans civil unions, and will have negative consequences for unmarried heterosexual couples as well.

North Carolina joins 30 other states in literally writing discrimination into their constitutions. And if you needed any further contextual proof, look no further than the last time North Carolina amended their constitution on the subject of marriage – to ban interracial marriage.

That kind of says it all right there, doesn’t it?

On a personal note, my partner Nick and I currently have two pals from North Carolina staying with us here in New Orleans. They are here on their honeymoon, and they have apologized to us profusely for the antiquated bigotry that their fellow citizens just signed into law. Law that will one day soon be struck down by the United States Supreme Court, but law nonetheless.

Shame on you, North Carolina.

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http://www.facebook.com/tschnyder Thomas M Schnyder

This is nothing but religious based bigotry. This law is unconstitutional and they know it.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=583826269 Daniel Thomas

While I agree with the sentiment, this is not exactly true. They have had many subsequent amendments. However, the last time they amended their constitution CONCERNING MARRIAGE was to enact a ban on interracial marriage.
http://www.facebook.com/richard.stow Richard Stow

“I cannot in good conscience deny to others what I so adamantly demand for myself.” – Thomas Jefferson
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001320576342 Mitch Davis

Well , it is the south, think about it , …….they can’t.

April Breland

The worst part is that some of us here in the south can think about it. But the masses believe what their pastor tells them to and make the decisions for the rest of us. It frustrates me so much that stupid people are trying to outlaw gay marriage. I know if I’m this frustrated with it, then gay people are outraged by it. I believe everyone has a RIGHT to love and be loved, regardless of whether they love a man or a woman. I certainly didn’t choose my husband, why should I expect someone else to choose who they love?
Kevin Locklear

OK being a gay southerner from NC I would have to say that was a comment of bigotry in itself. Look up how many other states are not accepting same sex marriage that are not in the south. Adding to that, I love how so many states have the law that you can MARRY your first cousin, (including NC sadly…but also, Mitch, pretty much all of the east coast including NORTHERN states, with the exception of Delaware and New Hampshire I believe, Indiana, Wisconsin, Illinois, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, California, Hawaii and Alaska.) However same sex marriage is a huge issue? Looks like the stereotype of stupid inbred southerners extends pretty far north and east to west if you ask me. In any case, I hope the bigotries of this society can be demolished and allow loving, unrelated, consensual adults to live their life on equal grounds someday. I fear this may not happen in my lifetime but there’s always hope.

http://www.facebook.com/eliazara Eliazara Campbell

Forever sure doesn’t last as long as I used to think… :)
http://www.facebook.com/carl.struble Carl Struble

I just cancelled my trip (vacation) to Cape Hatteras and the outer banks. I’ll spend my thousands somewhere else. If they don’t want me, then they don’t want my money either.
Laurie Edwards

Evil, mean-spirited, stupid bastards.
http://www.facebook.com/nuthingisavaliablethatincludesgingersoichoosethis Chris Das Ginger

I’m disappointed in my state for allowing this to happen. I just hope that we dont get as bad as Tennessee and maybe one day soon human rights will beat religion.
Erica Johnson

I live in NC and voted AGAINST amendment one!!!!!!! I feel nothing but shame about it being passed. So outraged, I am openly supportive of lgbt community. Cannot stand to admit that i am a NC native!!!!!!
http://www.facebook.com/john.szpara John Szpara

You left out of your article the (inconvenient) fact that this amendment was passed in 1875.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1520798926 Laura Stubbs

North Carolina. Where you can marry your first cousin, just not your gay first cousin.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1499890091 Chuck Hutchings

Unfortunately, you truncated the original headline to this article. It started out as “The last time NC amended their constitution TO REGULATE MARRIAGE it was to ban…”

The last time they amended their constitution was in 1996 to give the Governor veto power.

Yes, I think they’re a bunch of hicks but you need to pay attention to what you’re saying.
http://profile.yahoo.com/OQKR7X47SUMMUC24KIER4VFBAY Pestalotiopsis Microspora

This certainly does make me feel embarassed to live in North Carolina. I voted against the amendment myself but I know many people voted for it. Amendments should be to protect peoples freedom not infringe upon it.

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