Please support MY right to marry - NO on Prop 8
On May 15th, 2008, California became a state that grants equal protection and equal rights to same- sex couples. This was indeed a victory for all citizens, gay and straight, and people across the country are celebrating!
Regardless of how people feel about marriage itself, many people from across the political spectrum are lining up against Prop 8 -- the marriage ban. From the left, the right, and the political center, a lot of folks just don’t like the way Prop 8 singles out one group to be treated differently.
After all, our California Constitution -- the law of our land -- guarantees the same freedoms and rights to everyone. America itself was founded on the principle of equality, and equal protection under the law is as American as apple pie. Civil rights groups, religious leaders, and elected officials from throughout California -- and beyond -- are all opposing the initiative, which would change our Constitution and single out one group of people for unfair treatment.
Senator Barack Obama and California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger don’t agree on much, but they both oppose Prop 8. They’ve both come to the conclusion that regardless of how they feel personally, it’s just plain wrong to single out one group of people and exclude them from enjoying the same rights as other citizens.
There’s growing recognition that -- like freedom of religion and freedom of speech -- the freedom to marry is fundamental to our society. No one can tell you which church to attend, or what you can and cannot say. And no one should be able to tell you whom you can marry.
Marriage allows couples to express a lifetime commitment to each other, and gives spouses the responsibility for crucial medical decisions in an emergency. Why should we deny same-sex couples that same security, dignity and respect? At a time when many political questions seem to divide us, it’s inspiring to see people united
Regardless of how people feel about marriage itself, many people from across the political spectrum are lining up against Prop 8 -- the marriage ban. From the left, the right, and the political center, a lot of folks just don’t like the way Prop 8 singles out one group to be treated differently.
After all, our California Constitution -- the law of our land -- guarantees the same freedoms and rights to everyone. America itself was founded on the principle of equality, and equal protection under the law is as American as apple pie. Civil rights groups, religious leaders, and elected officials from throughout California -- and beyond -- are all opposing the initiative, which would change our Constitution and single out one group of people for unfair treatment.
Senator Barack Obama and California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger don’t agree on much, but they both oppose Prop 8. They’ve both come to the conclusion that regardless of how they feel personally, it’s just plain wrong to single out one group of people and exclude them from enjoying the same rights as other citizens.
There’s growing recognition that -- like freedom of religion and freedom of speech -- the freedom to marry is fundamental to our society. No one can tell you which church to attend, or what you can and cannot say. And no one should be able to tell you whom you can marry.
Marriage allows couples to express a lifetime commitment to each other, and gives spouses the responsibility for crucial medical decisions in an emergency. Why should we deny same-sex couples that same security, dignity and respect? At a time when many political questions seem to divide us, it’s inspiring to see people united
around the fundamental things that matter -- equality, freedom and fairness for all.
Please join me in voting No on Prop 8 -- it’s about fairness.
Labels: end discrimination, equality, no on prop 8, register to vote, separate is not equal, stop discrimination, support same sex marriage
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