In 2000 61% of California's voters voted for marriage to be between a Man and a Woman. The California supreme court overturned Prop 22 calling it unconstitutional. Proposition 8 is on the November ballot to change the California constitution to read: "Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid and recognized in California."
Maggie Gallagher's writes:
"Marriage is a union of husband and wife because marriage has something to do with responsible procreation — bringing together men and women to make and raise the next generation together."
"Marriage is a union of husband and wife because marriage has something to do with responsible procreation — bringing together men and women to make and raise the next generation together."
The church has put the push on those members in California to contribute to the ProtectMarriage.com fund and to get out and campaign for a Yes vote on Proposition 8. Last Saturday was our area's start for canvasing and calling on voters in our local areas. Of course our area isn't your typical neighborhood and there is lots of walking in between homes and up and down many long driveways., even the postman stopped and talked to us and talked and talked.
Saturday was pretty successful for us, we only managed 1 street and not completely (that street is a mile long....one way and we have four of them), but we got four commitments to post signs and mostly YES on prop 8. We have found as we got to the smaller homes, not as well maintained, who residents are either single or living together, mid 30's and 40's that are a either opposed or feeling they should follow the crowd. We did notice that those that had a strong opinion in favor of the Proposition could get pretty worked up about it. Monday night when we were out, one neighbor even had Logan come in and talk him through how to put his disposal in. :)
Now if I could just get the courage to pick up the phone to cold call....I almost rather see them face to face than to get answering machines.
7 comments:
Way to go mom, getting out there and doing some good work. It's good to hear that so many people are for the proposition. Sometimes all we here is the liberal side of things cause they're more vocal, but it's good to know that the silent majority is just that...the majority! Keep it up, and good luck with the cold calls!
We do live in a more conservative area of California. I would think the bay area wouldn't respond as kindly. Who knows though, those Democrats we have come acrossed and talked to who are older agree with proposition 8. It seems to be the younger generation that feels inclinded to live and let live.
I didn't mention the one Jehovah's Witness we ran across - As she claps her hands to her chest and looks up - "God watches over us all". Okay lady - but what about doing good works?
Good work Shauna!!!!! I am SO impressed. We are supposed to start this Saturday. The man who was put in charge was out of town and didn't even know he was in charge, so we are a little late getting organized. :) Cold calling is so NOT fun!!! I remember it vividly from the MTC. Good luck!!!
WOOHOO MOM. Way to go getting out there and letting people knw what you stand for. I love hearing that the church is organizing groups to get out there and push the proposition. I am so impress with you.
That really is such an awful situation. I'm so impressed though that you were able to talk with people about it. I'm so shy I can only hope that I would do it too. Good luck with the your other three streets!!
Good Luck! Tyler did cold calls and said it wasn't too bad! I think you are right about us being in a conservative area. It would be much harder in the Bay.
Friends in my ward were impressed about you guys going door to door in areas where the houses are not right on top of each other. Good job!
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