Discouraging news on Prop 8 in CA

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Registered: 08-13-2008
Discouraging news on Prop 8 in CA
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Wed, 11-05-2008 - 7:14am

at least from what I've seen early this morning.


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Registered: 03-19-2003
Wed, 11-05-2008 - 7:15am
I have to say I am surprised

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Registered: 08-15-2008
Wed, 11-05-2008 - 7:19am

It is the same here in AZ- it looks like prop 102 will pass.

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Registered: 10-19-2008
Wed, 11-05-2008 - 7:21am

It's sad that some people mistake "equal rights" as "gay rights".


And just how will letting gays and lesbians marry, ruin my marriage or anyone elses?


I guess bigots come in all shapes, sizes and religions!


It will be a sad day for humanity if Prop 8 passes!


What ever happened to separating church and state?

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Registered: 10-08-2008
Wed, 11-05-2008 - 8:33am

It is incredibly sad.

 

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Registered: 09-23-2002
Wed, 11-05-2008 - 8:41am
If it passes, I would hope that if appealed to the Supreme Court, it can be overturned.


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Registered: 08-20-2008
Wed, 11-05-2008 - 9:02am

We've got work to do. Proponents of the measure blew away opponents in funding: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Proposition_8_(2008)#Proposed_amendment

We've got to come together as a nation. This election should not be about accepting black people only to reject the rights of gay people. We've also got to fix how money infects politics so a narrow rich group of people can manipulate public opinion.

We've seen what we can do when we fight. Don't give up the hope. Many of us will fight for you until this is done and America has stopped splintering itself based on prejudice and divisive politics, and then some.

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Registered: 09-25-2008
Wed, 11-05-2008 - 9:04am

A few weeks ago I did a church service with one of the attorneys for the Equality California.

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Registered: 10-08-2008
Wed, 11-05-2008 - 9:06am

Makes sense to me.

 

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Registered: 09-26-2008
Wed, 11-05-2008 - 9:24am
I am sorry also - the opponents of the measure had the bucks.
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Registered: 10-01-2008
Wed, 11-05-2008 - 9:51am

>>If it passes, I would hope that if appealed to the Supreme Court, it can be overturned.

It can't be. It's a state constitutional amendment. As long as it doesn't violate a federal law (and it doesn't), it will stand.

It is indeed a very sad day, and one our country and California will regret, I'm sure. We should not give up. Time will show that marriage equality is far from the threat that it has been made out to be. Here's hoping that time comes soon.

I feel most sad for the couples who are currently married in California. This is the second time their marriages have been declared invalid. That takes a huge toll on a person's esteem. Let's keep them all in our thoughts.

Laura

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