Grandparents Speak Out for Equality (VIDEO)

Rev. John and Dorothy Reitan have been married for nearly 70 years. John is also a Lutheran pastor. They have nine grandchildren, two of whom are gay. This is a video John and Dorothy recorded talking about their reasons for supporting equality in Washington state.

Governor Chris Gregoire signed Washington’s marriage equality bill into law last month.

A move to put marriage equality on the ballot is already underway. However, there has been some controversy, indeed a legal complaint has been made, that the ballot title drafted by the state’s attorney general is in fact biased. Read more on that here.

A “Decline to Sign” campaign has been started to try and prevent the issue even reaching the ballot, with the website carrying the message: “By declining to sign, voters are saying that marriage equality is important enough that it should not be subject to vote, but put straight into law.”

You can learn more about the campaign here.

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Debbie C.

3:39AM PDT on Apr 30, 2012

Wow. What a cool couple!! Rev. John and Dorothy Reitan have it right. LOVE is the basis of any marriage. If you have LOVE, you should be able to marry - gay or straight.

send a green star

Chris M.

6:35AM PST on Mar 6, 2012

Reminds me of my maternal grandmother...knew I was gay and never batted an eye. Never once considered me less than her other grandchildren...she supported me and loved me until they day she died...

New G.

11:11PM PST on Mar 5, 2012

Thank you for the article.

Bonnie B.

9:40PM PST on Mar 5, 2012

everyone has said what I would like to.....very inspiring....very Christian, true Christian, that is, following the teachings of Christ.....your grandchildren must be so proud of you.....thank you for sharing in such a kind & loving way :)

Lydia P.

9:55AM PST on Mar 5, 2012

What a beautiful love story! This is what marriage is all about. The most important thing in the world is LOVE! This family is so blessed to be led by grandparents that have their heads and their hearts in the right place.

Kaitlin F.

3:19PM PST on Mar 4, 2012

Cute!

Mari G.

1:46PM PST on Mar 3, 2012

that is an awesome idea, "decline to vote" but the reality is that if people supporting gay marriage doesnt vote than everyone who doesnt will vote and as a result no law allowing gay marriage will pass

Winn A.

12:26PM PST on Mar 3, 2012

Terrific post and video. How wonderful that their grandparents support ALL of their grandchildren. I hope other grandparents and parents watch this and support any member of their family who is gay.

Danuta W.

12:20AM PST on Mar 3, 2012

Very informative post.

Norma V.

11:13PM PST on Mar 2, 2012

Yep, I can get that Jesus is the foundation in this relationship and these grandparents want the same for their family. Halleluia!