To California, with Love

I am not one to talk politics. I can't tell you what's going on in Iraq, Pakistan or South Ossetia (I only know of that place because of Logan); I don't know what's happening in the financial world (other than I'm losing money); and I haven't watched one political debate. Embarrassing, I know. I have my reasons though. I don't like the confrontation, heated debates, or that I feel that there is no truth involved. However, I do get quite interested in politics when it comes too close to invading my personal beliefs. Enter: Proposition 8: "Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid and recognized in California." I support this proposition, it follows what I believe. Please continue reading to find out why I am so passionate about this. I think it is said best from Protect Marriage, "Proposition 8 is NOT an attack on gay couples and does not take away the rights that same-sex couples already have under California’s domestic partner law. California law already grants domestic partners all the rights that a state can grant to a married couple. Gays have a right to their private lives, but not to change the definition of marriage for everyone else." I can be tolerant of others' belief's and choices, but never at the expense of my own.

Although my personal support for the proposition stems from my religious beliefs, I think the matter is bigger than that. There are many who shrug their shoulders and say, "this doesn't affect me, let people do what they want." This is not true. This is not just about marriage and it WILL affect everyone. For example, schools will change their curriculum to teach that same sex attraction is normal and same sex marriage appropriate, beginning at a very young age. Here's a video about what is already happening in Boston. It's alarming. As well as first graders in San Francisco being taken to City Hall for a gay marriage on a school sponsored field trip. The Catholic Charities in Boston no longer handles adoptions, because they were told they can't follow their beliefs to only place children in homes with a mother and a father. A gynecologist in Vista, CA refused to do in vitro fertilization for a lesbian couple and is being sued, a psychologist refused to give counseling to a lesbian couple and was fired, a wedding photographer refused to shoot a commitment ceremony and was sued for discrimination. All these people cited their reasons for refusal as religion but their religious liberties were "side-stepped." These examples and more can be found here. There are examples everywhere and they are clear: this will affect you. This is opening Pandora's box for the phrase "equal rights" to trump any belief you might have. That's the irony: rights are being taken away in the name of equal rights. I do not agree with this. This is frightening.

Things you can do:
1-If you're still unsure on the issue or have further questions, ASK! Here are some helpful websites to do some homework.
Protect Marriage
Preserving the Divine Institution of Marriage

2- If you do support this cause, donate. I've even taken the work out of it, CLICK HERE


This proposition is not an attack on anyone. We can have tolerance for others while still maintaining and advocating our standards and beliefs. It is, however, a defense of my beliefs and standards. I do firmly believe that, "marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God, and the formation of families is central to the Creator’s plan for His children." I believe that the strength of our society will only be as strong as the families that live in them.