I’ve been meaning to write a blog about this whole election nonsense and the garbage people are spewing about Proposition 8.
For those of you who are unaware (and not living in California), Proposition 8 is on the November ballot in California to “Eliminates Right of Same-Sex Couples to Marry. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.” Basically, if this were to pass, it would change the California Constitution to eliminate the rights of same-sex couples to marry, reversing the California Supreme Court decision that was made several months ago.
The group, ProtectMarriage.com received enough signatures (which is 8% of registered voters who last voted for the gubernatorial election) and sponsored the proposition.
I’ve been watching and reading some info about the “Yes on 8” campaign, trying to understand the arguments to why people are so opposed to same-sex marriage.
It turns out, most of the ideas revolve around religious institutions with the continued notion that marriage belongs between a man and a women, the way God intended.
Excuse me for sounding silly, but I thought we live in a society that is separated by Church and State. Yes, it is true that some people do have their ceremonies sanctified by a religious institution, but it is not mandated.
People are so passionate about this issue on both sides - donating a lot of time and money to fight. I think it is ridiculous how much money people are wasting on ads space where the money could go elsewhere - like worrying about the economy, health care and the environment.
The underlying factor is about change. People are very fearful of what they “think” may occur if same-sex marriage is allowed to continue in California. I’ve read anything from the end of civilization as we know it to same-sex marriage will then allow anyone to marry, including animals or even incest. The opponents of same-sex marriage try to drag children into the argument, saying that California will have to teach children about same-sex marriage.
Well, same-sex marriage has been going on for sometime in the state of Massachusetts and Canada. Where is this mass chaos and the end of civilization? The state hasn’t sunk. God hasn’t struck down on the state. Animals are not getting married. School children are not being taught about same-sex marriage. Life is carrying on as normal. Even now Connecticut has joined the rank of marriage equality.
This election is more important than ever. Leave the state's constitution alone and don't add hate into it. Allow two people who love each other to be recognized by the government. Do not allow our state to fall backwards. It is about equality.
Make your voice be heard and vote No on Proposition 8!
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