The answer, however, is full of religious, moral and social implications. The vote on Initiative 416 is really about what message on marriage that Nebraskans want to send. Initiative 416, which would amend the state constitution, asks voters to take a side. It states that marriage is only between a man and a woman, and it bans recognition of marriage, domestic partnerships, civil unions or anything similar between people of the same sex. The answer, and why this is not such a simple vote, is somewhere in between.
Supporters say the measure defends marriage and the status quo.
It keeps the state from having to recognize same-sex marriages from other states. Opponents say the initiative is so poorly written it would ban business partnerships between people of the same sex and prevent two guys from renting an apartment together. The big question is whether this initiative even does anything. Under current law, same-sex marriages are banned in Nebraska. At the same time, those on both sides of the fence predict the measure will end up in the courts regardless of the outcome.