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News and commentary about the anti-gay lobbySeptember 25th, 2008
The supporters of Proposition 8 seem to be finding it difficult to extend their endorsements beyond their base. Yes they have all of the Republican State Senators and and 19 of 32 Repubican Assemblymen, but no Democrats or Independants. And they can’t get either of the two statewide elected Republicans, the Governor and the Insurance Commissioner.
Yes, they have the Church of Scientology of San Diego, Jewish New Testament Publications, Inc., and Creation Research of North America but they have yet to win the endorsement of any major newspapers or mainstream voters group.
And while the mayors of Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, San Francisco, and Oakland are all opposed to the proposition, the Yes on 8 campaign proudly announces support from the Mayors of Danville, Rancho Santa Margarita, Chino, Chino Hills, Corona, Cypress, Duncan, Folsom and Anaheim. You’ve probably even heard of Anaheim.
So perhaps it shouldn’t be surprising to see the Yes on 8 folks desperatly cling to any endorsement that they can find. But claiming support where there is none? Now that’s just tacky.
On their website, Yes on 8 proudly lists the Los Angeles Unified School District, better known as L.A.U.S.D, as supporters. One problem. The LAUSD Board unanimously voted on September 9 to oppose Proposition 8.
“Proposition 8 undermines the culture we are all working to create here in LAUSD: one of respect, inclusiveness, and strength through diversity. I am very proud that the Board voted to affirm the right of all committed couples to marry, and rejected the bigotry behind Proposition 8,” Board President Monica Garcia.
Well, maybe it was an accident. I suppose to some folks “endorse” and “oppose” can be confusing concepts.
UPDATE: The LAUSD endorsement has now been removed from ProtectMarriage’s site.
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Tavdy
September 27th, 2008
I assume you mean “accident” in the same way that they can’t tell the difference between a Chinese company and an American one?
It does look as if the incompetency of the yes-on-8 campaign means they will be relying on divine intervention to win. And somehow I doubt divine intervention will be forthcoming.
Buffy
September 29th, 2008
Considering the propensity the RRRWers have for bending the truth I wouldn’t be surprised if more than one of those alleged endorsements is baloney.
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