Why I Support Proposition 8

1. Because in the year 2000, 61% of Californians defined marriage as, "one man and one woman."

2. Because marriage was ordained by God from before the foundation of the world. Our government did not invent marriage; they simply adopted it. God (and the majority of California voters) have already defined marriage... "one man and one woman."

3. Because domestic partnership laws give homosexual couples the same rights as married couples regarding medical care, hospitalization, fair housing, employment rights, and probate rights. Proposition 8 does NOT take away these rights!

4. Because legalizing same-sex marriage makes same-sex marriage a civil right. Once state government declares same-sex marriage a civil right, anyone who disagrees with homosexual behavior (including millions of Christians, Orthodox Jews, Muslims, and some Buddhists in California) may be subject to civil rights lawsuits.

5. Because legalizing same-sex marriage means same-sex marriage will be introduced with traditional marriage in public schools as early as the second grade. Thousands of teachers will be forced to teach something that goes against their religious convictions. Parents will be forced to expose their children to this new curriculum. (Some have said, if you don't like the public school curriculum, put your kids in private school. Think about this... Even if all religious parents did have the money to send their kids to private religious schools; private religious schools who oppose same-sex marriage will not last long if they lose their tax-exempt status and accreditation under public accommodation laws.)

6. Because every child deserves to be raised by a mother and father. (Some say it doesn't matter who raises a child as long as they are loved. However, history and social science have proven otherwise. Every child needs a mom and a dad!) If same-sex marriage is legalized, adoption agencies who normally place children in traditional families will be forced to change their policies or close their doors (as Catholic Charities in Boston has done.) Furthermore, physicians who disagree with same-sex marriage will be forced to artificially inseminate same-sex couples. And therapists who disagree with same-sex marriage will be forced to treat same-sex couples with marriage and family therapy.

7. Because legalizing same-sex marriage promotes gender inequality. Heterosexual marriage promotes gender cooperation. It is the longest standing integrationist union. Homosexual marriage equals gender segregation. Legalizing same-sex marriage encourages gender segregation.

8. Because legalizing same-sex marriage will harm women. The fact is, homosexuality is practiced by twice as many men as women. Consider the prospect of thousands of women being raised by two daddies over the next hundred years. Who will empower those women to be strong feminist leaders if they have no female role models in their homes? There goes the feminist movement. (And then of course there's the flip side; how will boys learn to interact with other men if they're raised by two mommies? Let's not forget all that research on the negative psychological and social consequences of fatherless children.) All children need both a mother and a father. Wait, how did I get back to 6? Better move on to 9...

9. Because legalizing same-sex marriage will create a HUGE legal mess (lawsuits galore paid for by you and me) over public accommodation laws, employment laws, and government funding. Anyone who tells you same-sex marriage will not affect you hasn't read what legal experts have said about the issue. (Or they are lying.) Even if you do not oppose same-sex marriage, do you really want your tax dollars going to frivolous lawsuits against your religious neighbors?

10. Because it is possible to love the sinner but hate the sin. Don't let gay rights activists convince you you are "discriminatory" or "homophobic" because you disagree with the ACT of homosexuality. Disagreeing with the act of homosexuality is completely different from discrimination. Supporters of 8 do NOT support hostility towards those who choose a gay lifestyle. We believe in civil rights and equality. (We even believe everyone has the right to be married, as long as they marry someone of the opposite sex.) The point is, Proposition 8 is not going to take away any rights from Californians who choose a gay lifestyle. Proposition 8 simply protects traditional marriages, families, and freedom of speech and religion.

And logically, if same-sex marriage is a civil right, isn't polygamy also a civil right? What about father-son marriages? (You know those pedophiles at the North American Man-Boy Love Association would love to jump on the marriage bandwagon.) I know this sounds totally crazy, and hopefully we will never see polygamy or legalized pedophilia on the ballot, but honestly we have to draw the line somewhere. (After all, our conservative grandparents never thought they would see same-sex marriage legalized.) Let those who choose a gay lifestyle live it to it's fullest; let them live together in domestic partnerships with equal protection under the law; but PLEASE PROTECT TRADITIONAL MARRIAGE for ourselves and our children by voting YES on 8!

Okay, I'm done. Off the soap box.

P.S. Vote early!