From their name, I can't be sure if "protecting" families means they are for or against the amendment. But I'm voting against it. It's intent is to prevent the legalization of gay marriage in NC. But the wording also prevents any sort of "civil union" or similar partnership between two people... gay or straight. And being in the constitution, then you get into conflict with companies who operate in multiple states, and their employee benefits. Many large companies acknowledge health and pension benefits for a "registered companion" or similar wording. This amendment would mean that employees of that company in another state would have those benefits, but those employed in NC would not. Can you imagine if only certain states allowed maternity leave?

If you are in favor of gay marriage, or civil unions, vote NO on the amendment.
If you are against them, vote NO, because the constitution is the wrong place to put such a law.

After all, would you want to put Interstate speed limits or drug enforcement laws (something everyone could agree on) into the state constitution?