At a time when Iowans are losing their homes and still rebuilding after the 2008 devastating floods, we should be focusing on issues of common concern to all Iowa families such as the economy, health care, and education, rather than focusing on divisive issues and amending the constitution to hurt Iowa families.

As an Iowan committed to fairness, I respect the Iowa Supreme Court's unanimous decision allowing gay and lesbian couples to marry and I urge you to oppose any attempts to amend the Constitution to overturn that decision.