Comments on: Arizona Needs Your Help

By: Jeanette

Jeanette — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:06:30 +0000

Hi,
I wanted to quickly comment to let you know of a grassroots effort being launched by myself and a small group of friends to try and counter the thousands of “Yes On 102″ signs that are covering the valley with our own messages and images of inclusion and equality. Conversation after conversation lately has shown me that our communtity feels hopeless, and we want to spread a little hope and build some momentum for the “No On 102″ campaign in our own way – using blogs, flickr, facebook and myspace – the tools of our generation.

Please check out our blog http://noon102.blogsome.com – if you would be willing to post here and mention our efforts to help us spread the word I would be incredibly grateful.

Jeanette

By: Mombian » Blog Archive » Weekly Political Roundup

Mombian » Blog Archive » Weekly Political Roundup — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 21:52:00 +0000

[...] of a measure that would change Arizona’s constitution to ban marriage of same-sex couples have raised 17 times more than their opponents. [...]

By: Ben in Oakland

Ben in Oakland — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 20:33:34 +0000

WHERE THE HELL IS THE REST OF THE HOLLYWOOD MONEY?

By: Jeff in Surprise, AZ

Jeff in Surprise, AZ — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 18:53:04 +0000

Coincidently, today the Arizona Republic states that the “Yes” folks have raised $6.9 million! The “No” folks have rasied $97,000! “Houston, we have a problem!”

Most of this money seems to be coming from LDS folks.

Where is Brad and Stephen?

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Fri, 03 Oct 2008 18:44:54 +0000

[...] http://www.boxturtlebulletin.com/2008/10/03/3249 Arizona Needs Your Help [...]

By: homer

homer — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 17:44:17 +0000

Hi Jim, I sent my contribution today. I am amazed at the amount of money right wing people are willing to waste on this pointless amendment.

By: Timothy Kincaid

Timothy Kincaid — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 17:33:13 +0000

This Californian just made a contribution to Arizona. Perhaps other Californians might want to do the same.

Yes, we need to give to our own fight, and it is a very very important fight. But it is also smart to think towards the future and buy a little insurance, don’t you think?

By: Jim Burroway

Jim Burroway — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 17:01:06 +0000

Jeff,

I share your frustration. Please email me at the address located in the “CONTACT US” link in the left sidebar. I’ll see what I can do to address your concerns.

As for yard signs, we are working on that. Unfortunately, we haven’t been able to afford even that modest effort until very recently.

By: Jeff in Surprise, AZ

Jeff in Surprise, AZ — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:49:57 +0000

It’s our own fault if this fails. We have become complacent as a community and that includes the No on 102 and Vote No on 102 organizations.

I have personnally contacted both groups and asked how I can help put out signs or host a fund-raiser. I have received no response from either.

I have gone so far as to email the folks at OutQ on Sirius radio. Other than Larry Flick no one has responded. It’s good to finally see someone talk about this issue.

As a side note, the “Yes” signs in the Northwest Valley of Phoenix Metro have all been spray painted over to “No”. While I understand the reason, that act of vandalism could just motivate the wrong people to vote.

By: Ben in Oakland

Ben in Oakland — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:04:29 +0000

I sent $50 yesterday to your personal attention. Anyone else who reads this site regularly should be able to do the same.