December 19,. 2005: I’m proud to live in the first state that allowed civil unions, although I now see it only as a step towards full marriage rights. Unfortunately, one of the pioneering couples in the fight for equality are now no more. This is from MSNBC:

BRATTLEBORO, Vt. - A lesbian couple who entered into the nation’s first same-sex civil union are splitting up amid allegations of violent behavior.
Carolyn Conrad, 35, asked a court in October to end her relationship with Kathleen Peterson, 46.

Conrad also obtained a restraining order Wednesday against her partner, saying Peterson punched a hole in the wall during an argument and threatened to harm a friend.

Listen, I have no problems with divorce, especially when there are no kids around, but domestic violence? Let’s leave that to straight people, OK?

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