Oct 28, 2008 4:54 PM GMT
MoveOn.Org
Opponents of same-sex marriage in California are resorting to blackmail to win.
Proposition 8 would change the California Constitution to eliminate the right of same-sex couples to marry—reversing this spring's state Supreme Court decision.1 Polls show that the vote on Prop 8 will be very close.2
Just last week, the Yes on Prop 8 campaign sent a letter threatening to smear the reputations of businesses that have given money to defeat Prop 8—unless they make an identical donation to Yes on Prop 8.3
We think it's important for MoveOn to step in here—but before we do, we want to make sure that members are on board. What do you think?
Yes, MoveOn should oppose Prop 8.
http://pol.moveon.org/prop8/in.html?id=14748-1151871-ghFQQ4x&t=1
No, MoveOn should not get involved with Prop 8.
The New York Times reports:
[R]eligious conservatives have cast the campaign in California as the decisive last stand, warning in stunningly apocalyptic terms of dire consequences to the entire nation if Proposition 8 does not pass.
California, they say, sets cultural trends for the rest of the country and even the world. If same-sex marriage is allowed to become entrenched there, they warn, there will be no going back.4
Thank you for all you do.
–Wes, Joan, Carrie, Mari, Ilyse, and the rest of the team
Sources:
1. "Prop 8 Initiative Constitutional Amendment," Official California Voter Information Guide 2008
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=31289&id=14748-1151871-ghFQQ4x&t=3
2. "No on 8 lead is eroding in polls," Los Angeles Times, October 23, 2008
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=31288&id=14748-1151871-ghFQQ4x&t=4
3. "California gay marriage ban backers target businesses," Associated Press, October 23, 2008
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=31287&id=14748-1151871-ghFQQ4x&t=5
"Threatening Letters Spark New Prop 8 Controversy," KFMB-TV CBS, October 23, 2008
http://www.cbs8.com/stories/story.144185.html
4. "A Line in the Sand for Same-Sex Marriage Foes," New York Times, October 26, 2008
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/27/us/27right.html
samerphxaz saidSorry I don't support Prop. 8. I only support Prop. 102.
samerphxaz saidSorry I don't support Prop. 8.
allgoodinhwood saidBe glad you don't live here, the commercials we have to put up with are full of lies and show so much prejudice.
metropolitan said
WTF
is prop 102 just like prop 8 but in arizona? And if you support prop 102 it means gays won't be able to marry in arizona (not that they are allowed now)?
Are you sure you're gay?
sexysamer_hussein08 saidmetropolitan saidsamerphxaz saidSorry I don't support Prop. 8. I only support Prop. 102.
WTF
is prop 102 just like prop 8 but in arizona? And if you support prop 102 it means gays won't be able to marry in arizona (not that they are allowed now)?
Are you sure you're gay?
I meant I don't support gay marriage in California. I support NO on prop. 102 in Arizona. Yes, just like prop 8 but in Arizona.