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PROP ATE

As of today, it seems that there is still a majority of Californians ready to vote NO on Prop 8, the anti gay marriage initiative.

Actually, it is labelled on the ballot as a measure that would take away the right of marriage to same sex partners. This wording, contested by proponents, put a spin on the ballot which reminds people that this takes away rights. Not an easy thing to vote for.

The battle has been vicious. The Mormon Church has, to the dismay of many of its members, taken a hard position and dumped lots of money in the state to pass the proposition.

See Prop 8: California gay marriage fight divides LDS faithful

Most recently, it is revealed, that they have written threatening letters to California companies stating that they would publicize even a neutral stance to the detriment of the company.

Blackmail.

In response, many companies, including Apple, have donated a lot of money to the No on 8 groups. The reverse spin.

At times, polls have shown the Prop 8 winning. Other times that it was close.

The No on 8 people got a huge transfusion of money and have many ads out there to combat the scurrilous Morman funded ads.

One features the State Secretary of Education in a film clip telling people that 8 has nothing to do with schools and attacking the YES people for saying so.

We expect Senator Feinstein to make an ad shortly.

So, it is a run down to the wire. Currently 52 to 48 for NO.

As far as I know the passage of this proposition, while a tragic result, would not invalidate John and my wedding.

Labels: gay marriage, gay rights