My Take on Prop 8

[keenman]

For those who don’t know what Prop 8 refers to, I’ll direct you to the Wikipedia article. Basically, it was a proposition in California to explicitly eliminate gay marriages in that state, and annul marriages that had already been processed. The proposition passed by a margin of 52% to 48%. In particular, the Mormon church funded much of the ‘

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[csn]

Although actually, even approx. 25% of San Francisco apparently voted for it--keep in mind in any major city like this, there are large quantities of conservative elements--asian, hispanic, black families--goes against traditional values.

[keenman]

Yeah, but their support will be largely saturated already, unless the debate is framed differently. When the debate becomes about love, it makes it harder to counter; however, I don't think the protests today will be largely about love. Ah well, I'll do my best.

[littlelou]

I completely agree! I've noticed an entirely conclusion-jumping-right-wing-styled-FRENZY to go out and protest the Mormon church. Now don't get me wrong, I don't agree with the LDS church in any way shape or form, but this nonsense has got to stop.

[keenman]

Funny enough, after taking a broader perspective, I disagree a bit. The underlying idea of the protests is to rally the gay community to act and to show that the greater community supports them as well. I'm not a fan of protesting churches, but the Mormon church has done some awful things lately.

Also, read JazzFanatic's comment below, it's rather insightful.

[jazzfanatic]

I agree that we will ultimately win the battle by winning over the hearts and minds of others - and we do that by being more open and having conversations with those around us

[keenman]

Thanks for the enlightment. Between your post and the wise words of another friend of mine who's participated in many protests as well, I now have a broader understanding of their purpose and will be attending the march tomorrow. I appreciate you taking the time to respond.