After a year of studying whether or not to allow West Virginians to vote on the definition of marriage, the West Virginia Legislature failed to advance a legitimate reason not to let the people vote.  In 2010, lawmakers must answer a critical question: "Does the democratic process apply to all West Virginians, or just those running for elected office?"

Same-sex "marriage" is a closer reality in West Virginia than you may think. Opponents of marriage are working on a chaotic strategy that lets five judges in Charleston decide the definition of marriage, rather than the people of West Virginia.

But, the Constitution belongs to the people of West Virginia.  There is no legitimate reason not to let West Virginians vote on the definition of marriage.  

Here are 4 things you can do to stand for marriage in West Virginia: