Prop 8

I don't know if you are all aware about what is going on here in California lately but there is some thing of great importance happening. You see, we are trying to set a definition for the word marriage. Eight years ago we did the same thing. Keith and I did a lot to work back in 2000 to get the word out on the street about the issue. This is the phrase that was passed by 61% in 2000: "Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid and recognized in California." Earlier this year 4 San Francisco Judges overturned the voice of the people and declared this measure unconstitutional thus legalizing same-sex marriage in California.
On election day in November (on my birthday no less) prop 8 will contain the very same 14 words that were passed by the voice of the people 8 years ago ("Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid and recognized in California.") only this time we will add it right into the constitution, closing the possibility of having it declared unconstitutional.

Now before anyone gets all in an uproar about discrimination, lets go over a few facts. In California, couples living together, of any gender combination, have the same rights and privileges extended to them as any couples who are married. I will not remove the rights of others to act as they choose. They can do what they want, but that does not mean we have to change the definition of marriage to accommodate them. Marriage is a sacred covenant between a man and a woman.

Those who would like to learn more about the situation I refer you to the web site, protectmarriage.com

You can also make donations to help the cause. The opposition is well funded and any donation will help. What happens in my state could affect the situation in your state.


Here is a short list of six consequences if Proposition 8 fails


1. Children in public schools will be taught that both traditional marriage and same-sex marriage are okay.

The California Education Code already requires that health education classes instruct children about marriage. (§51890)

Therefore, if the definition of marriage is changed, children will be taught that marriage is a relation between any two adults. There will be serious clashes between the secular school system and the right of parents to teach their children their own values and beliefs.

2. Churches will be sued if they refuse to allow same-sex marriage ceremonies in their religious buildings that are open to the public. Ask whether your pastor, priest, minister, bishop, or rabbi is ready to perform such marriages in your chapels and sanctuaries.

3. Religious adoption agencies will be challenged by government agencies to give up their long-held right to place children only in homes with both a mother and a father. Catholic Charities in Boston has already closed its doors because of the legalization of same-sex marriage in Massachusetts.

4. Religions that sponsor private schools and which provide housing for married students will be required to provide housing for same-sex couples, even if it runs counter to church doctrine, or lose tax exemptions and benefits.

5. Ministers who preach against same-sex marriages will be sued for hate speech and could be fined by the government. It has already happened in Canada, one of six countries that have legalized gay marriage.

6. It will cost you money. A change in the definition of marriage will bring a cascade of lawsuits. Even if courts eventually find in favor of a defender of traditional marriage (highly improbable given today's activist judges), think of the money – your money, your church contributions – that will have to be spent on legal fees.

And think of all the unintended consequences that we cannot even foresee at this time. Where will it end?

Please help us stand up and protect marriage and families.

(If anyone wants to donate but does not want to use the website, let me know and I can make some arrangements.)