A California ballot initiative–Proposition 8–seeks to ban same-sex marriages through an amendment to the state constitution. If this initiative passes, it would effectively dissolve thousands of couples’ marriages. A few weeks ago, polls showed Prop 8 heading for an easy defeat, but then conservative groups cranked up the fear-based rhetoric and the polls have tightened.
Prop 8 is nothing more than a shameless effort to codify discrimination. The intent is spelled out right in the title: “Eliminates Right of Same-Sex Couples to Marry”. It deserves defeat, but it’s going to take money to make that happen. You can contribute here to show your support for the countless couples, present and future, who seek nothing more than equal status under the law.
Thanks for the attention, the clarity and the unabashed call for money. I just spoke with Candace Gingrich (HRC) and there is an incredible media blitz by the opponents. This is about ending discrimination, it is about choice, and it is about equality. Thanks for blogging!