First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Bigots Makes Statement on Protests

Seems the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Bigots has his pencil dick all in a tither over his churches being picketed! Well golly gee there Mr. First Bigot, but what do you expect when you give your church members BIGOT MARCHING ORDERS, instruct them to do all in their power to deny the gay community their equal rights...FUCK YOU Mr. First Precidency! Has it occurred to you, and your fellow Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day BIGOTS that most Americans (even Christian ones) are tired of the Church trying to legistlate their morality on the rest of the nation?

I'm not one to condone violence, prefer peaceful protests, but then sometimes in the cause of civil rights, people have to take matters into their own hands, take extraordinary measures in their attempts to win that which they are entitled to by right and law. I would hope the opponents of Proposition 8 continue to protest the Mormon Church of bigots, hope they continue to OUT those that supported Propostion 8, continue to OUT the businesses that those people are associated with. Simply stated, I would encourage the opponents of Prop 8 to take whatever steps are necessary to win their civil rights, and to hold bigots accountable for their horrid acts against God and his people. If that comes in the way of boycotts that cause businesses to fail, all the better, as God can use his choosen people to exact vengence, to smite his enemies.

First Presidency Urges Respect, Civility
in Public Discourse

SALT LAKE CITY 14 November 2008 Five months ago, the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sent a letter to members of the Church in California, encouraging them to join the millions of other Californians from many religious denominations, ethnic groups and political persuasions in a broad coalition to defend marriage as it has been defined for millennia.

During the election campaign, both sides of the argument on Proposition 8 had ample opportunities to express their viewpoint. The result was conclusively in favor of traditional marriage. More than 40 states in the United States have now voted to protect traditional marriage, either directly or through their elected representatives.

Today the First Presidency issued this statement about the democratic process:

Since the people of California voted to reaffirm the sanctity of traditional marriage between a man and a woman on November 4, 2008, places of worship have been targeted by opponents of Proposition 8 with demonstrations and, in some cases, vandalism. People of faith have been intimidated for simply exercising their democratic rights. These are not actions that are worthy of the democratic ideals of our nation. The end of a free and fair election should not be the beginning of a hostile response in America.

The Church is keenly aware of the differences of opinion on this difficult and sensitive matter. The reasons for this principled stand in defense of marriage have already been articulated elsewhere. However, some of what we have seen since Californians voted to pass Proposition 8 has been deeply disappointing.

Attacks on churches and intimidation of people of faith have no place in civil discourse over controversial issues. People of faith have a democratic right to express their views in the public square without fear of reprisal. Efforts to force citizens out of public discussion should be deplored by people of goodwill everywhere.

We call upon those who have honest disagreements on this issue to urge restraint upon the extreme actions of a few that are further polarizing our communities and urge them to act in a spirit of mutual respect and civility towards each other.

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Know Thine Bigots, Boycott Thine Bigots...Hold Pro Prop 8 Bigots Accountable For Their Sins

As many know, Washington Scandal supported the DEFEAT of Prop 8, supports the right of gay, bi, lesbian and transgendered couples to wed...it is called Equal Rights. I further support holding the Black and Mormon Communities accountable for their BIGOTRY...even though so far the gay community has only targeted the Mormon Church Community. In continuing support of those who opposed Proposition 8, I am posting below the various lists I could find of individuals and companies WHO SUPPORTED Propostiion 8, who have self labeled themselves as bigots through their support of a bill that denies HUMAN BEINGS their equal rights. The time of legislating morality MUST END. Please Boycott everyone and every business on this list, and if you find others who have donated to the Pro Prop 8 Campaign, please let us know.

John Griffiths / Dentist, John C. Griffiths, Dds, Mds, Pc /Las Vegas, NV / $1,000
4240 East Charleston Boulevard (office address)
Las Vegas, NV 89104 (702) 452-2267

Anne-Marie Anderson /Consultant, Cps Human Resource Svc. / Rocklin, CA /$3,900

Darren Hulstine / Sales, Patterson Dental / Santa Maria, CA / $1,500

Dale Olsen / Contractor, The Floor Show Of California / Lemon Grove, CA / $1,000

John Sawyer / President, Penhall Company / Laguna Hills, CA / $2,500

John Sawyer / President, Penhall Company / Laguna Hills, CA / $1,000

Samuel Coates / Attorney / Palo Alto, CA / $2,500

Fieldstead And Co. / Irvine, CA / $95,000

Margaret Friedrich / Farmer, Friedrich Enterprises / Paterson, CA /$1,000

Frank Winger / Insurance, Aim / Santa Ana, CA /$2,500

Andre Carli / Professor, Cal. State Univ. Sacramento / Elk Grove, CA / $1,000

Container Supply Co., Inc. / Garden Grove, CA / $250,000

Wesley C. Hilton / V.p. Ins. Sales, Dominion Insurance / Lafayette, CA / $1,250

Kemp Burnham / Software Developer, Xact Ware Inc. / Lehi, UT / $1,000

Koreen Martone / Budget Analyst, State Of Ca. / West Sacramento, CA / $1,000

Gary Mcarthur / Dc, Ppc / Paradise, CA / $1,000

Gary Melman / Investment Manager, Horus / Los Angeles, CA / $1,000

Barnabas Chen / Manager, World Trend, Inc. / Pomona, CA / $1,000

Gayle Wells / Seminar Business, Empty Spools Seminars / Moraga, CA / $1,000

Lambeth Consulting / Greenwood, CA / $1,000

Stephen Elgorriaga / Sheep Rancher, Stephen Elgorriaga Livestock / Madera, CA / $1,000

Country View Farms / Pierce, NE / $2,500

Roy Menchavez / Equip. Eng., Venzon Engineering / Mountain View, CA / $1,000

Frank Velasquez / Coo, Cornerstone Technologies / San Jose, CA / $1,000

Tyler Albrechtsen / Healthcare Administrator, Victoria Care Center / Oxnard, CA / $1,000

Bruce Andrus / Hotel Owner/operator, Huntington Hotels / Park City, UT / $20,000

Daniel Brinton / Physician, East Bay Retina Consultants / Lafayette, CA /

$2,000

Stan Lee / Pharmacist, Nelsons Drug Store / Upland, CA / $5,000

Jeffrey Puryear / Lab Research Assoc., Texas Agrilife Research Station / Bryan, TX / $1,000

Matthew Wade / Medical Resident, Uc Irvine / Salt Lake City, UT / $2,000

Focus On The Family / Colorado Springs, CO / $2,909

Robert Gray / Consultant, Rg-construction Consultants / Plumas Lake, CA / $2,000

Robert Mendenhall / Pres., Western Governors University / Salt Lake City, CA / $1,000

John Mcgaffey / Manager, Polara Engineering / Fullerton, CA / $2,000

Garth Pickett / Accounting, Ladera Integrators / Mountain View, CA / $2,000

Tracy Pickett / Executive Support, Ladera Integrators / Mountain View, CA / $1,999

Lisa Myler / Wedding Planner, Myler Weddings / American Fork, UT / $10,000

Jerner Construction, Inc. / Turlock, CA / $1,000

Paula Barnes / Scheduler, Disneyland / Mission Viejo, CA / $3,000

Michael Brown / Attorney, Michael R. Brown, A Law Corp. / Lake Forest, CA / $1,200

Earl Goodman / President, Goodman, Gene, Dtl, Inc. / Chandler, AZ / $9,999

James Mclaughlin / Investment Management, Lincolnshire Management, Inc. / New Canaan, CT / $1,000

Donald Nanney / Attorney, Gilchrist & Rutter, Pc / Pasadena, CA / $1,000

Coalition For The Protection Of / Las Vegas, NV / $5,000

William Allen / Orthodontist, North County Orthodontist / Carlsbad, CA / $1,000

Morgan Lynch / Management, Lago Di Como / Cedar Hills, UT / $2,500

Scott Haskins / President, Facl, Inc. / Santa Barbara, CA / $5,000

Jessica Wooden / Rn, Sutter Roseville Medical Center / Rescue, CA / $1,500

Yvonne Tsai / Consultant, Kingdom Design / Irvine, CA / $1,000

Caleb Nelson / Self Employed, Unishippers Of Oakland/oregon / Albany, OR / $1,000

Jan Pinney / Insurance Broker, Pinney Insurance Center, Inc. / Granite Bay, CA / $10,000

Ken Campbell / Personnel Officer, City Of Long Beach / Mission Viejo, CA / $1,000

Price Funeral Chapel, Inc. / Citrus Heights, CA / $1,000

Kevin Neubert & Associates Inc. / Lake Arrowhead, CA / $1,000

Scott Borgia / Tax Director, Armanino Mckenna / Morgan Hill, CA / $1,000

Leading Edge Duplication, Inc / Moorpark, CA / $1,700

Joseph Ray / Civil Engineer, P G & E / Rodeo, CA / $1,000

Kimberly Sneddon / Teacher, Chino Usd / Brea, CA / $1,000

Tisha Harty / Office Manager, Law Office Of Douglas Harty / Castaic, CA /

$1,000

Steven Udvar / Manager, Pacific Life Insurance Co. / Dana Point, CA /

$1,000

Lorin Rocks / Engineer, Tandberg Television / San Jose, CA / $1,000

Melenaite Piutau / Contractor, New Epoch Construction / Ontario, CA / $2,000

Heath Fields / Shipping/receiving, Terico / San Jose, CA / $1,000

Container Supply Co., Inc. / Garden Grove, CA / $1,520

Blake Wettengel / Attorney, Snell & Wilmer / Laguna Niguel, CA / $1,000

Cheryl Aday / Real Estate, Provident Realty / Upland, CA / $1,000

Ray Zinn / Ceo, Micrel Inc. / Atherton, CA / $1,500

Gregory Tuttle / Dentist, Gregory K Tuttle Dds / El Dorado Hills, CA / $5,000

Katherine Foster / Manager, Cisco / Mountain View, CA / $2,000

David Boyce / Cpa, Brown, Fink, Boyce & Astle

/ Folsom, CA / $4,000

Michael Lee / Researcher, Natl Inst. For Materials Science / Elk Ridge, UT / $1,500

Joel Gibson / Consultant, Permanente Medical Group / Albany, CA / $1,000

Courtney Sirard / Medical Provider, Woodland Hospital / Woodland, CA /

$1,000

Alex Spjute / Attorney, Hughes Hubbard & Reed / Redondo Beach, CA / $1,000

Wei Li / Engineer, Sensage / Daly City, CA / $1,000

Sherri Steenburgen / Real Estate, First Team Real Estate / Anaheim, CA /

$2,341

John Lewis / Doctor, Tpmg / Cupertino, CA / $1,000

Kevin Schick / Programmer, Synteract Inc. / Carlsbad, CA / $1,000

Anne Jones / Calligrapher, Self - Anne Jones / North Hollywood, CA /

$1,000

Sherry Jagard / Program Manager / Simi Valley, CA / $1,000

Walter Gubler / Professor, Uc Davis / Davis, CA / $1,000

Montgomery Painting / Cerritos, CA / $1,000

Jeff Lemmon / Businessman, New Star / Pacific Grove, CA / $1,000

Brandon Ballard / Investment Advisor, Investools Inc. / Los Angeles, CA /

$1,000

Matthew Thueson / Office Manager, Roll Services / Tucson, AZ / $1,000

Lawrence R. Taylor / Cpa, Gallina, Llp / Antelope, CA / $1,000

Carl Trubschenck / Dentist, Carl Trubschenck Dds Inc. / Citrus Heights, CA / $1,000

Christopher Porter / Vp Sales, Pearson / Folsom, CA / $1,000

Ryan S. Beck / Physical Therapist, Western Physical Therapy / Orland, CA / $1,000

David Bjarnason / Analyst, Western Investment / Salt Lake City, CA / $1,000

Ralph E. Carr / Social Worker, Dept. Of Children & Family Serv. / Downey, CA / $1,000

Kirk Phillips / Civil Engineer, City Of Claremont California / Upland, CA / $1,000

Tca Partners, Llp / Fresno, CA / $1,000

Thomas Carmack / Attorney, Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich & Rosa / Mountain View, CA / $1,000

Mike Power / Engineer, Intuit / San Jose, CA / $1,000

Rhonda Killion / Secretary, Church On The Rock / Woodland, CA / $1,000

Brian Avery / Property Manager, Acco Mgt. / Mountain View, CA / $1,000

Blaine Ray Workshops / Consultant / Pismo Beach, CA / $1,000

Scott English / Programmer, Tmmg / Yorba Linda, CA / $2,000

Special Funds / Santa Clarita, CA / $2,675

Bolt Motorcycle Hardware / Atascadero, CA / $1,000

Ridgway Pope / Accountant, County Of Ventura / Ventura, CA / $1,000

Daniel Trueba / Doctor, U.s. Navy / Stonington, CT / $1,000

Alta Home Care Inc. / Riverside, CA / $2,500

Mark Riem / Audio Visual, Self Employed-mark Riem / Los Angeles, CA / $1,000

Chris Barlow / Finance, Lombard Street Partners, Llc / San Ramon, CA / $1,000

Tulikininifo Penieli / Intl. Export., Dhl Express / Lawndale, CA / $1,000

Metal Related Services, Inc / Chatsworth, CA / $2,000

Kawika Tupou / Engineer, Alg Corp. / Camarillo, CA / $1,000

Brian Everett / Architect, Nmr Architects / Orangevale, CA / $1,250

Cory Reid / Loss Mitigation, Consumer Protection Institute / Moraga, CA / $1,000

Kendell Ricks / Dentist, Village Dental / Bonsall, CA / $1,000

Alekisanita Vimahi / Merchandiser, Retail Marketing / Millbrae, CA / $1,500

Cooley Family Investment Llc / Higley, AZ / $10,000

Andrew Hunt / Civil Engineer, City Of Sacramento / Folsom, CA / $1,000

Craig Yeates / Auditor, Us Department Federal Government / Camarillo, CA / $1,000

Robert Ludlow / Dentist, Self Employed - Robert Ludlow / Modesto, CA / $5,000

Katherine Laret / Teacher, San Juan Unified School District / Orangevale, CA / $1,000

Sandra Ball / Manager, Treehouse Almonds / Lemoore, CA / $1,000

Bruce Stephenson / Cpa, Gallina Llp / Granite Bay, CA / $1,000

Mann Construction / Santa Barbara, CA / $1,000

Golding Publications / Canyon Lake, CA / $1,000

M By 6 Inc / Stockton, CA / $1,000

Richard Reep / Hrm, Home Depot / Shingle Springs, CA / $2,000

David Hilburn / Nursing Home Administrator, Sherwood Healthcare Center / Granite Bay, CA / $5,000

Danielle Peterson / Gis Analyst, Granite Construction / Sacramento, CA / $1,000

Ken Sanofsky / Ceo, Path Solutions / Angoura Hills, CA / $1,000

Scott Kuhnen / Paper Stock Dealer, Recycling Industries / Yuba City, CA / $28,750

John Larcabal / Optometrist, Brea Optomatry / Brea, CA / $1,000

Wailana Kamauu / Agent, Wailana Kamauu Ins. Agency / Sonoma, CA / $1,000

Lori Hooke / Civil Engineer, Ventura County / Ventura, CA / $1,200

Gordon Jones / Chemical Salesman, Cardinal Industry / Thousand Oaks, CA / $2,000

Calvary Chapel Corona /Corona, CA / $2,533

Trentman Corporation / Auburn, CA / $1,000

Bart Walker / Owner, Barts Electric / Pleasant Valley, MO / $1,000

Huesser Neweight Llc / Concord, CA / $1,000

Nathan Jensen / Attorney, Morrison & Foerster / San Diego, CA / $10,000

Randall Hatcher / Human Resources, Maui Inc. / Augusta, GA / $5,000

Margaret Mccauley / Landscaper, Pml Landscape / Clovis, CA / $1,000

Brian Hayes / Restaurateur, Aunt Fannys Hot Pretzel / Auburn, CA / 1,000

Craig Huey / Advertising, Creative Direct Marketing Group / Torrance, CA / $1,000

Elizabeth Thomas / Teacher, Burbank Usd / Burbank, CA / $1,000

Shelburne Ponsford / Pres., Systems Information Tech. / Santa Rosa, CA / $1,000

Rodney Hewitt / Chief Risk Officer, Centrue Bank / Manlius, IL / $2,500

Kelley Drake / Supply Chain Mgt, Lsi Corp / San Jose, CA / $1,000

Thomas Larson / Engineer, Cal Trans / San Diego, CA / $9,900

Jason Swart / Owner, Specialized Dairy Svc. / Ontario, CA / $1,000

Steven Turner / Attorney, Jones Turner, Llp / Irvine, CA / $1,000

Focus On The Family / Colorado Springs, CO / $328

Focus On The Family / Colorado Springs, CO / $981

Focus On The Family / Colorado Springs, CO / $46

Focus On The Family / Colorado Springs, CO / $83

Lauri Janssen / Accountant, Intermountan Health Care / West Jordan, UT / $1,000

Lee Monson / Air Attack Capt., Dyncorp International / Atascadero, CA / $1,000

Byron Johnson / President, Eml Associates Inc. / Manteca, CA / $1,000

April Bullard / Business Owner, Scv / Whittier, CA / $1,000

Debra Cabeza / Programmer, City Of Los Angeles / Montebello, CA / $1,000

Michael Manning / Cpa, Qlogic Corporation / San Juan Capistrano, CA / $20,000

Dan Northcutt / Property Management/real Estate, Northcutt Properties Inc. / San Diego, CA / $1,000

Brian Thulin / Teacher, Lausd / Simi Valley, CA / $1,000

Lance Dane / Small Business Owner, Self Employed - Lance Dane / Lafayette, CA / $2,500

Karen Rohm / Professor, California State University / San Bernardino, CA / $1,000

Karen Merrill / Finance Director, Bcbg / Pasadena, CA / $1,000

Nancy Hales / Self Employed, Hales Engineering / Camarillo, CA / $5,000

Lupeni Tuaone / Construction, L.t. Concrete / Chino, CA / $1,614

Ryan Hall / Real Estate, Keller Williams / San Clemente, CA / $1,000

Brent Webb / President, Rpm / Granite Bay, CA / $5,000

David Bills / Teacher, Sbcusd / Corona, CA / $1,000

Michael Wach / Self Employed, Self - Michael Wach / Pomona, CA / $1,000

Theron Brown / Nuclear Radiologist, Va / Torrance, CA / $1,200

Robyn Evans / M.d., Self - Robyn Evans / Redlands, CA / $2,500

John Lewis / Physician, Tpmg / Cupertino, CA / $2,000

Craig Ferguson / Accountant, Craig W Ferguson / Laguna Niguel, CA / $1,000

Marsha Saylors / Secretary, Tire Man / Santa Rosa Valley, CA / $2,500

Barnabas Chen / Manager, World Trend, Inc. / Pomona, CA / $1,000

Reybro, Inc. / Vista, CA / $5,000

Quality Recycling / Lakeside, CA / $2,000

Linda Reynolds / Bookkeeper, Quality Recylcing / Escondido, CA / $2,000

Calvary Chapel Of Costa Mesa, Inc / Santa Ana, CA / $9,000

Mont Flora / Manager, Liberty Heating & Air / Laguna Hills, CA / $5,000

Robert Eakin / Tutor, Mobile Math Tutoring / Carmichael, CA / $3,000

Chuck Musselwhite / Pastor, The Village Chapel / Lompoc, CA / $1,000

Nicole Whitman / Administrator, Greystar / Thousand Oaks, CA / $1,200

Brian Sprague / Analyst, Dept. Of Energy / Fair Oaks, CA / $1,000

Phillip Fletcher / Dentist, Phillip Fletcher, Dds / Redwood City, CA / $1,000

Lin Whatcott/ Accountant, Davita Inc. / Maple Valley, WA / $10,005

Adam Smith /Cpa, Pwc / Santa Ana, CA /$4,000

Marty Walker / Pastor, The Sanctuary / Santa Clarita, CA / $2,500

Michael Lee / Attorney, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher / Sierra Madre, CA /

$1,000

Donovan Sanchez / Food Services, Mtc Dining Services / Fairfield, CA /

$1,000

David Watts / Engineer, Aeris Communications / Morgan Hill, CA / $2,000

Daniel Jensen / Owner, Jensen Fasteners / Sacramento, CA / $1,000

Dan Darchuck / Investment Advisor, Ubs / Clovis, CA / $1,000

Karen Floyd / Trainer, First American Title / Newcastle, CA / $2,500

Calvary Chapel Montebello / Montebello, CA / $1,000

Scott Anderson / Executive, Zenith Specialty Bag / Chino Hills, CA / $1,000

Steven Clark / Manager, R.l. Co. / Orangevale, CA / $1,000

Janet Mahoney / Nursing, Scripps Health / San Diego, CA / $1,000

Matthew Major / Engineer, Lockheed Martin / Sunnyvale, CA / $1,000

Paul Eumurian / Engineer, Boeing / Anaheim, CA / $1,000

David Warner / Periodontist, David A. Warner Dds / Whittier, CA / $1,000

Integrated Dental Implant Services / Las Vegas, NV / $1,000

John Ludwig / Dentist, John B. Ludwig Dds Dental Corp. / Santa Clara, CA / $1,000

Craig Paullin / Partner, 14000 Avalon, Llc / Los Angeles, CA / $2,500

Richard Snelson / Accountant, Ernst & Young Llp / Newhall, CA / $5,585

Brent Griffiths / Self Employed, Brents Carpet One / Newhall, CA / $1,000

Gordon Maughan / Medical Doctor, Self Employed / Palos Verdes Estates, CA / $1,000

Scott L. Larson / Mngr., Scandia Rec., Inc. / Ontario, CA / $1,000

Richard Teerlink / Real Estate Consultant, Richard M. Teerlink Consulting / Gold River, CA / $2,500

Mark Warden / Executive, The Bergman Corp. / San Jose, CA / $1,000

James Elison / Geologist, Paso Creek Reources / Bakersfield, CA / $1,000

Mark E. Abel, Dds / Auburn, CA / $1,000

Douglas Myers / Cpa, Douglas S. Myers, Cpa / Mission Viejo, CA / $1,000

Dallin Large / Pool Cover Repairman, Cover Care / Los Angeles, CA / $1,000

Patrick Foley / Ceo, Rirock Technologies, Inc. / Redlands, CA / $5,000

Mark Walton / Accountant, Reading Intenational, Inc. / South Pasadena, CA / $1,000

Wikitoria Lovett / School Teacher, San Bernardino City Usd / Redlands, CA / $1,580

Lois Lafrance / Cinematic Artist, Activision / Thousand Oaks, CA / $1,000

Scott Wallace / Engineer, Carlsbad Manufacturing Corp / Chula Vista, CA /

$1,000

Steve Keithly / Vice President, Whittier Mailing Products / La Mirada, CA / $3,000

Paul Kepes / Risk Manager, Ctc, Llc / Chicago, IL / $9,900

Monica Kepes / None, N/a / Chicago, IL / $9,900

Salvatore Cordileone / Clergy, Catholic Diocese Of San Diego / San Diego, CA / $2,000

Lance Paddock / Teacher, Alvord Usd / Fullerton, CA / $1,000

New Covenant Church / Martinez, CA / $3,050

Nathan Birchall / Cfo, Ranch Capital / Encinitas, CA / $1,000

Ken Swanson / Engineer, Sun Microsystems / San Jose, CA / $3,000

Patrick Svedin / Sales, Sanofi Pasteur / Salt Lake City, UT / $1,000

Jay Mortensen / Consultant, South West Dealer Services / Laguna Hills, CA / $2,500

Edward Weaver / Teacher, Tehachapi Usd / Tehachapi, CA / $1,000

Jay Clark / Produce Dealer, A & Z Produce / Centerville, UT / $25,000

Scott Eckern / Artistic Director, California Musical Theatre / Citrus Heights, CA / $1,000

Rodney Remington / Physician, Self - Remington / Clovis, CA / $1,000

Harold Stevens / Building Contractor, Stevens Construction / Lancaster, CA / $1,200

David Payne / Self Empoyed, Muzicraft / Santa Barbara, CA / $9,550

Behrouz Younessian / Cfo, The Brass Ring Inc. / Oceanside, CA / $2,000

Robyn Evans / M.d., Self - Robyn Evans / Redlands, CA / $1,000

Todd Johnson / Dentist, Todd L Johnson Dds / Citrus Heights, CA / $1,000

Todd Johnson / Dentist, Todd L Johnson Dds / Citrus Heights, CA / $1,000

Benjamin Whitesides / Principal, Orange County Logistics / Huntington Beach, CA / $1,000

Michael Freeland / Optometrist, Family Optometry Of Camarillo / Camarillo, CA / $1,000

Stuart Watt / Attorney, Amgen / Camarillo, CA / $2,500

Stuart Watt / Attorney, Amgen / Camarillo, CA / $2,500

Drew Dellenbach / Sales, Bms / Corona, CA / $1,500

K. Melton Higgins / Ceo, Ca Bapist Foundation / Fresno, CA / $1,000

Arthur Birtcher / Real Estate, Birtcher Anderson / San Juan Capistrano, CA / $1,000

Barry Magaoay / Advisor, Lee Financial Group / Kapolei, HI / $1,000

Shelley Mitchell / Owner, Strategy Micro / Laguna Hills, CA / $1,000

Brian Mendenhall / Manager, Pendum / Lake Forest, CA / $1,000

Drew Dellenbach / Sales, Bms / Corona, CA / $1,500

K. Melton Higgins / Ceo, Ca Bapist Foundation / Fresno, CA / $1,000

Arthur Birtcher / Real Estate, Birtcher Anderson / San Juan Capistrano, CA / $1,000

Don Francis / Manager, Cbs / San Ramon, CA / $2,500

Jeff Hendrickson / Manager, Legacy Professional Services / San Clemente, CA / $3,500

John Mcgaffey / Manager, Polara Engineering / Murrieta, CA / $1,000

Mike Denning / Consultant, Ernst & Young / San Clemente, CA / $3,000

Jeff Grover / Manager, Solecon / Modesto, CA / $1,000

Lu Little / Admin Asst, Rw Little Ins Agency / Los Angeles, CA / $8,500

Robert Little / Ins Agent, Rw Little Ins Agency / La, CA / $9,500

Richard Zamboni / Manufacturer, Zamboni, Co / Paramount, CA / $1,000

Donovan Cyndi / Secretary, Gaelic Electric / Santa Barbara, CA / $1,000

Calvary Bible Church / Bakersfield, CA / $2,255

Donn Crummer / Real Estate Mgmt, Crummer Realty Mgmt Group / Santa Ynez, CA / $1,000

Ronald Smith / Professor, Biola University / San Bernardino, CA / $1,000

Helen Boltz / Chemical Plant Manager, Tressidewl-kirley / Mesa, AZ / $5,000

Myron Randall / Computer Programmer, Firemans Fund / Penngrove, CA / $1,000

Dave Barlow / Real Estate Broker, Barlow Williams Realty / Camarillo, CA / $1,000

Bohl, Nixon & Schoneman / Ventura, CA / $2,000

Jon Van Woerkom / Attorney, Aig / Roseville, CA / $1,001

Orion Wood / Consultant, Orion Wood Consulting / Newark, CA / $2,500

Frank Johnson / Engineer, Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center / Oxnard, CA / $1,000

Robert Frost / Project Manager, Ace Hardware / Clayton, CA / $1,000

Patrick Fitzgerald / Cpa, Pricewaterhouse Coopers Llp / Mission Viejo, CA / $2,000

Jon Hickman / Investment Analyst, Mdb Capital / Pleasant Hills, CA / $1,000

Scott Letellier / Sports Executive, Big League Dreams Usa, Llc / Palos Verdes Estate, CA / $1,500

Sally Lee / Vp Media, Guthy-renker Corp. / Los Angeles, CA / $1,000

John Warren / Cpa, John Warren Cpa / Uniah, CA / $1,000

Dan Lang / Attorney, J.d. Lang & Associates / Westlake Village, CA /

$1,000

Kelley Ivancovich / Farmer, Ivancovich Farms / Porterville, CA / $1,500

Alan Colledge / M.d ., Central Utah Clinic / Lindon, UT / $1,000

John Griffiths / Orthodontist, John C. Griffiths, Dds, Mds, Pc / Las Vegas, NV / $1,000

Darren Wight / Finance, Insight Health Corp / Laguna Niguel, CA / $1,500

Dana Del Francia / Ceo, Bullet Freight Systems / Anaheim, CA / $1,000

America Francis / Apartment Manager, Spieker Companies / San Ramon, CA / $2,000

Bruce Higginson / President, Awc / Garden Grove, CA / $2,001

Brian Gibson / Operations Manager, Hewlett-packard

/ Antelop, CA / $1,000

Jennifer Johnson / Manager, Coraticum Asset Mgt. / Holladay, UT / $2,500

Mark Lindgren / Pilot, Fedex / San Luis Obispo, CA / $5,000

Thomas Brasher / Insurance, Brashers Insurance Svc. / Newcastle, CA / $2,500

Jeff Nelson / Tech Support, Shields, Harper & Co. / Vacaville, CA / $1,800

David Knowles / Insurance, David Knowles Insurance / Sacramento, CA /

$1,000

Jon Iverson / Cpa, Jon Iverson, Cpa / San Jose, CA / $5,000

Michael Schield / Manager, Orpor, Inc. / Laguna Woods, CA / $2,500

Eric Schwarz / Consultant, Omni Management / Thousand Oaks, CA / $2,000

Roman Catholic Bishop / Sacramento, CA / $1,000

Schmoekel Insurance Agency, Inc / Sacramento, CA / $1,000

Eugene Van Zee / Pastor, Faith Community Church / San Jacinto, CA / $1,064

Travis Clawson / Potato Processor, Joy Foods / Laguna Beach, CA / $1,000

Aldric Porter / Co-producer, Columbia Pictures / Santa Rosa Valley, CA / $5,000

Richard Jordan / Professional, Natural Success International / Laguna Niguel, CA / $25,000

Anne Weaver / Rn, Kaiser Sand Teresa Hospital / San Jose, CA / $1,000

Janet Smith / Interior Design, Labelle Maisor / Altadena, CA / $1,000

Kevin Riches / Business Owner, Self - Riches Group / Portola Valley, CA /

$1,000

Stephen Taylor / Financial Advisor, Bank Of The West / Sacramento, CA /

$1,000

Robert Pratt / Attorney, State Of Ca. / Woodland, CA / $1,000

Susan B. Jones / Psychotherapist, Susan B. Jones, L.c.s.w. / Yuba City, CA / $5,000

Gregory Clark / Consultant, Cirrus Financial / Dublin, CA / $21,500

William Orlando / Manager, Aes Ins. / Concord, CA / $1,000

Ross Biesinger / Financial Advisor, Morgan Stanley / Palm Desert, CA / $1,000

Lise Dimartino / Teacher, Lammersvill School District / Tracy, CA / $1,000

Friends Of Ron Packard / Carlsbad, CA / $5,000

Pam Peterson / Executive, Folsom Lake Ford / Granite Bay, CA / $1,000

Iris Marshall / Designer, Hyundai Kia / Laguna Hills, CA / $1,000

Carole Waite / Teacher, Los Angeles Usd / Huntington Park, CA / $10,000

Karen Cooper / Tech, C.h.w. / Riverside, CA / $1,000

Meghann Pricer / Project Director, Century Group / Los Angeles, CA / $1,000

Kristine Kiser / Accountant, Kristine M. Kiser, Cpa / Mission Viejo, CA / $1,500

Eric Chen / Research, Ucla / Los Angeles, CA / $1,000

Thomas Butler / Real Estate, Fortress Investments / American Fork, UT / $1,000

Fang Lu / Engineer, Broadcom / Rowland Heights, CA / $5,000

Cay Pooley / Accountant, Mosaic / San Luis Obispo, CA / $1,350

David Paxman / Teacher, Byu / Provo, UT / $1,000

Tracy Pickett / Executive Support, Ladera Integrators / Mountain View, CA / $3,000

Garth Pickett / Accounting, Ladera Integrators / Mountain View, CA / $3,000

Richard Marshall / Veterinarian, Sutter Institute For Med. Resrch / El Dorado Hills, CA / $1,000

Angela Li / Software Engineer, Yahoo!, Inc. / San Mateo, CA / $1,300

Bruce Jensen / Engineer, Raytheon Co. / Goleta, CA / $1,250

Linda Reeve / Landscape Design, Self- Linda Reeve / Alamo, CA / $9,500

Ca State Council Knights/columbus / Fontana, CA / $8,889

Lasco Enterprises / Spring Valley, CA / $1,000

David Pace / President, High Valley Construction / Villa Park, CA / $1,000

Calvary Chapel Mission Fund / El Centro, CA / $2,000

High Valley Construction Co, Inc / Anaheim, CA / $1,000

Central Christian Church / Lancaster, CA / $2,490

Larry La Monica / Property Manager, La Monica Properties / Carson City, CA / $1,000

James Lee / Pharmacist, Yorba Linda Pharmacy / Anaheim, CA / $1,000

William Albert / Developer, Sares-regis Group / Irvine, CA / $1,000

William Wilson / Dentist, William G Wilson Dds / Modesto, CA / $1,000

Lisa Call / Teacher, Los Altos School District / Los Gatos, CA / $1,000

Brad Zimmerman / Grading Contractor, Quest Engineering / Tustin, CA / $2,500

Sharleen Peterson / Research Clerk, Bank Of America / Alhambra, CA / $1,000

Paul Manwaring / Ces Coordinator, Ces Seminars/institutes / Twin Falls, ID / $1,800

Linda Williams /Cpa, Ristau & Co Inc Cpas / Turlock, CA / $1,000

Keith Rowbotham / Tradebinder, Allied Binding Co / Corona, CA / $1,000

Robyn Robinson / Insurance Broker, Self - Robyn Robinson / San Juan Capistrano, CA / $1,000

Kenneth Woolley / Ceo, Extra Space Inc. / Salt Lake City, CA / $5,000

Angie Crosby / Teacher, Anaheim City School District / Newport Beach, CA / $1,000

Melanie Jensen / Insurance Broker, Sheppard & Assoc. / Orangevale, CA / $1,000

Tevita Piutau / Contractor, Self - Tevita Piutau / Ontario, CA / $3,300

Ralph Ogden / Attorney, Law Offices Of Ralph C. Ogden / Modesto, CA /
$1,000

Sarah Pack / Therapist, Emq Children And Family Services / San Jose, CA / $2,000

Neal Proctor / Appraiser, Appraisal Net / Folsom, CA / $3,000

William Obryant / Director, Unitedhealthcare / Mission Viejo, CA / $1,000

Hierbert Gillespie / Attorney, Gillespie Law Office / Roosevelt, UT / $1,000

Steven Olsen / Psi Network, Inc, President / Laguna Niguel, CA / $24,999

David M. Fenn / Contractor, Fenn-robbins Homes / Lake Arrowhead, CA / $1,000

Daniel F. Johnson Forensic Services / Canyon Country, CA / $1,000

Ashcraft Design / El Segundo, CA / $1,000

Keven D. Oreilly / Physician, Dr. Kevin Oreilly / Redlands, CA / $1,000

Eric Fors / Comm. Loan Underwriter, Bank Of America / S. Pasadena, CA /
$1,000

Jeremie D. Mckee / Mngr., Npc / Corona, CA / $1,000

Robert C. Van Sweden / Finance, Gfi Energy Ventures / Santa Monica, CA / $1,000

Bradley E. Haag / R.e. Appraiser, Appraisal Solutions / Lehi, UT / $2,000

Daniel E. Burgoyne / Mngr., Ca Dgs / Folsom, CA / $1,000

Matthew Perona / Acct., Price Waterhouse Coopers / Concord, CA / $1,500

These are businesses I have found either owned by the Church, owned by Mormons, having a Mormon in a high executive position, or generally benefiting Mormons. If any business listed here is incorrectly listed or should not be here, please let me know.

New update!

Popular Los Angeles eatery El Coyote's co-owner, MARJORIE CHRISTOFFERSEN, contributed to the "Yes on 8" campaign which SUPPORTS the ban of marriage equality in the state of California. This restaurant was widely supported by the LGBT communities. Do not eat there! Do not support hate!

1 Television Station (KSL)
1-800 Contacts ( Call them if you have bought from them before and demand that they remove your information from their database. Tell them why!)
200,000 acres of land in Rich, Morgan and Weber counties (Utah)
35 Radio Stations
AES Corp.
Affiliated Computer Systems, Affiliated Computer Services
AgriNorthwest Company
American Express
Avista Corp.
Beehive anything
beet sugar (grown in eastern Idaho)
Beneficial Development Company (real estate around Salt Lake City)
Beneficial Financial Group http://www.beneficialfinancialgroup.com/
Beneficial Life Insurance Company
Black & Decker
Bonneville anything
Bonneville Communications http://www.bonneville.com/
Bonneville Interactive Services
Bonneville International Corporation http://www.bonnint.com/
Bonneville Satellite http://www.bonnevillesatellite.com/
Brigham Young University (BYU) http://home.byu.edu/...
Budweiser (eastern Idaho farmers grow hops, barley)
BYU Hawaii http://www.byuh.edu/...
BYU Idaho http://www.byui.edu/
Cactus Lane Ranch (Phoenix, Arizona).
Cadence Design
Central Pacific Bank
Computerized Thermal Imaging
Cornerstone Realty Income Trust Co.
Corporation of the President of the Church of LDS
Corporation of the Presiding Bishop of the Church of Jesus Christ of LDS (CPB)
Corvis
Cygnus
Deseret anything
Deseret Book Company http://deseretbook.com/
Deseret Farms of California (Sacramento)
Deseret Land and Livestock (Rich County, Utah)
Deseret Management Company (an umbrella for other businesses)
Deseret Morning News http://deseretnews.com/...
Deseret Mutual Benefit Administrators (DMBA) http://www.dmba.com/
Deseret Mutual Insurance Company
Deseret News (newspaper)
Deseret News Publishing Company
Deseret Ranches of Florida (Orlando) (largest ranch in Florida)
Deseret Trust Company
Diebold
Dionex
Eagle Gate Apartments (SLC)
Eagle Gate Plaza office tower (SLC)
EarthShell
Ensign Peak Advisors http://www.imno.org/...
Excel Entertainment http://www.xelent.com/
Farm Management Corporation (commericial farms and agricultural properties)
Franklin Covey
Gateway Condominiums (SLC)
Geneva Steel
Hawaii Reserves http://www.hawaiireserves.com/
Headwaters, Inc.
Heber J. Grant and Company, a holding company
Hillenbrand Industries
Hollywood Entertainment
Host Marriott
Hukilau Beach Park
Idaho anything (eastern Idaho)
Idaho russet potatoes (grown in the heart of Idaho Mormon country)
Investment Properties Division of the Church
Iomega
J.R. Simplot (grows your McDonald’s French fries)
JP Realty
Knight Transportation
La Quinta Properties, Inc.
La'ie Cemetary
La'ie Park
Laie Resorts Inc ( Hawaii)
La'ie Shopping Center
La'ie Treatment Works (sewer)
La'ie Water Company
LDS Business College http://www.ldsbc.edu/
LDS Family Services
Lion House Pantry http://www.diningattemplesquare.com/
Marriott International, Host Marriott (Huntington Hotel Group)
Meleleuca (owned by a huge Mormon anti-gay activist)
Merit Medical Systems
Micrel Semiconductor
Microsemi Corp.
Micro General
MITY Enterprises
Monaco Coach
Mormon Handicrafts
Mstar.net http://www.mstar.net/...
Myriad Genetics
Newspaper Agency Corporation (the two Salt Lake City dailies)
Novell
NPS Pharmaceuticals
NuSkin
Oakley and Cornerstone Realty Income Trust
Oil States International
Passages Restaurant http://www.diningattemplesquare.com/
Phelps Dodge Corp.
Pillsbury potato products (processes potatoes in eastern Idaho)
Polynesian Cultural Center http://www.polynesia.com/ http://www.polynesia.co.jp/
Priceline.com
Property Reserves Inc. (PRI)
Rolling Hills (Emmett, Idaho)
Ryder Systems
Salt Lake City anything
Salt Lake City parking facilities
SkyWest Airlines
Sun Ranch (Martin's Cove)
Swift Transportation Co. (trucking company)
Temple Square (shopping area in SLC)
Temple Square Hospitality http://www.htsc.net/ and http://www.hoteltsc.com/
Temple Square Hotel Corporation
The Garden Restaurant http://www.diningattemplesquare.com/
The Inn at Temple Square http://www.diningattemplesquare.com/
The Lion House (building in SLC rented out for events).
The Roof Restaurant http://www.diningattemplesquare.com/
U and I Sugar Company, U and I, Inc.
Utah anything
Utah Home Fire Insurance Company
Weddings at JSMB and Lion House
West Hills Orchards (Elberta, Utah)
Williams Companies, Inc.
ZCMI – Zion’s Cooperative Mercantile Institution
ZCMI Department Stores
ZCMI Mall (SLC)
Zions anything
Zions Bancorporation, Zions Bankcorp Which include the following:

Amegy Bank of Texas
California Bank & Trust
National Bank of Arizona
Nevada State Bank
The Commerce Bank of Oregon
The Commerce Bank of Washington
Vectra Bank Colorado
Zions First National Bank

Zions Securities Corporation http://www.zsc.com/ manages Church-owned properties

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Longleaf Value Equity, one of the fund managers, has the Church invested in:
Aon Corporation
Cemex S.A. de C.V.
Comcast Corporation
Diageo
FedEx Corporation
General Motors Corporation
Knight-Ridder, Inc.
Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V
Level 3 Communications, Inc.
Liberty Media Corporation
Pioneer Natural Resources Company
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.
The DIRECTV Group, Inc.
The NipponKoa Insurance Company, Ltd.
The Walt Disney Corporation
Vivendi Universal SA
Waste Management, Inc.
Yum! Brands, Inc. - A&@, KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Long John Silver’s

Utah carrots
Eastern Idaho russet potatoes
Budweiser – eastern Idaho barley and hops
Eastern Idaho beet sugar
Eastern Idaho canola
Utah tourism ($6 billion a year)

Boycott Mormon Business Homepage

Local Businesses mostly in California. Contact them and tell them they lost your business!

Ag West Distributing Co

Alpasina Insurance Services

American Build & Design, Inc

American Focus
Alhambra, CA

Automated Environments

Bambrick & Associates
Anaheim, CA

Best Tire and Automotive
San Pedro, CA

Bluefields Creative

Rich Bott-Bott Radio Network
Fresno/Modesto/Merced 99.9FM

Bradley L. Quick Insurance Agency
Escondido, CA

Briden Wilson Farm
Arbuckle, CA

Buildex Inc.
Granite Bay, CA

Busy Little Bee Daycare
San Jose, CA

CC Layne & Sons Inc

Carter Construction Company (Texas based)

Chiropractic Family Health Center
El Cajon, CA

Classic Clean, Inc.
Los Gatos, CA

Community West Mortgage
Scotts Valley, CA

Cornerstone Custom Construction

Cottonwood Quilting
Silverado,CA

Culp Diversified Properties
Red Bluff, CA

Curry Copy Center of Hemet

Cyrus Tree Service

David Smalley MD
Riverside, CA

Design Electric
Pleasanton, CA

Direct to You Mobile Dentistry
Murrieta, CA

Duncan's Auto Sales
Corning, CA

Ebmeyer Charter and Tour

EL VOCERO MAGAZINE
Salinas, CA

Environmental Geology Services

Esthetique Dental Center
Auburn, CA

Everything4Mom.com (Wisconsin based)

Fahillion Technology Consultants
San Luis Obispo, CA

Fetal Diagnostic Center
Mission Viejo, CA

The Fire & Cop Shop
Moreno Valley, CA

First Data Cardservice
Laguna Beach, CA

First Experiences Preschool
Bakersfield, CA

First Security Home Loans
Poway, CA

GFBB Benefits and Insurance
Roseville, CA

Golden Door Press
Santa Rosa, CA

Guy Strohmeiers Auto Center
Lakeport, CA

Harmonious Scents

Haws, Record & Magnusson, Attorneys at Law
Santa Barbara, CA

Home Instead Senior Care

Honda Car Repair
Tracy, CA

I Wannabe Costumes
West Sacramento, CA

Images by Aida
Sherman Oaks, CA

inetMatrix
Riverside, CA
Even ads on website for protect marriage

Inspired Stylus Writing and Copyediting
affiliated with iNetMatrix
Riverside, CA

Jason's Glass Tint
San Clemente, CA

Justin A. March Associates
El Cajon, CA

Kerr Real Estate Advisors
Fair Oaks, CA

Knapp Financial
Calabasas, CA

Lampstand Studios (Colorado based)

Land Resource Investments (Nevada based)

The Law Office of H. Craig Miller
Roseville, CA

Law Offices of Kimber B. Goddard
Sacramento, CA

Lewis Appliance Repair and Installation
Los Banos, CA

Lion's Roar Media
Victorville, CA

Maximum Marketing Inc
Bakersfield, CA

MJ Baxter Drilling Company
El Cajon, CA
May be affliliated with M.J.B. Floral Services

MOTE Inc
San Diego, CA

Napa Valley Engraving
Napa, CA

NordalAppraisal.com
Encinitas, CA

NorthBay Neonatology Associates

Pacific Coast Auto Body
San Diego, CA

PaperPack, Inc. (Georgia based)

Quietcool, inc
Winchester, CA

RCS Door Service
Salida, CA

Reimer's Wholesale Nursery
Bakersfield, CA

Reliable Referrals LLC (Wisconsin based)

Resources For Continuing Education, Inc
BRYN MAWR CA

RF Sweet & Associates Real Estate
Palm Desert, CA

Rickert Cabinetry
Silverado,CA

Roche Oil, Inc
Tulare, CA

Rockingham Asset Management
Los Angeles, California

RPM Events, Inc.
San Luis Rey, Ca

The Santa Clara Valley Health & Hospital System (SCVHHS) http://www.sccgov.org/portal/site/hhs/
Santa Clara, CA

Schindler & Schindler Inc
Fountain Valley, CA

Scott McDonald & Assoc.
Scott McDonald is former Marketing Manager for the California D. A.

Senior Helper's
Fresno, CA

Sheppard & Associates Insurance Agency
Citrus Heights, CA

Sibling Systems
Roseville, CA

Splash! Designworks (Delaware based)
Dover, Delaware

Stubblefield Family Chiropractic
Yuba City, CA

Superior Notary, LLC
Rocklin, CA

Tri-Valley Propac, Inc
Danville, CA

Tropical Sands Vacations
Corona, CA

Valencia Tax Service
SAN YSIDRO, CA

Warren Photography
Victorville, CA

The Wellness Advantage (Arizona based)
Scottsdale, AZ

West Coast Commercial Mortgage, Inc
Huntington Beach, CA

White Diamond Jewelers
Canoga Park, CA

WishIHadThat.com
Bakersfield, California

In California, Blacks Make Gay's The New Nigger

Let us be BRUTALLY HONEST...on the same night we as a nation were supposedly healing a great racial divide, Blacks (and Hispanics) in California had no problem being bigoted and voting to make Gays the 21st Century Niggers, America's not quite human species. It is sad that the most oppressed among us at one point in our history has no problem oppressing others based on unrealistic homophobic fears and prejudices. Blacks overwhelmingly voted to deny equal rights to gays by a margin of 70-30 percent, while Hispanics were in support of Proposition 8 at a pace well over 50 percent.

When one Frederick K.C. Rice of the Crenshaw Christian Center in Los Angeles said, "We shouldn't do anything to jeopardize the future of our family and our children," he should have perhaps said, "We don't take kindly to faggots, and don't want them having the right to get married." Let us put political correctness aside and call if you will, a spade a spade...it's a well known fact that the black community is prejudice against gays, generally has no toleration for FAGGOTS and QUEERS. It is time to take the Black Communities own prejudices and shove them back in their face publicly...you want and demand equal rights, then you have to be willing to give equal rights, and the time has come for the Black Community to learn some TOLERANCE.

Proposition Eight is Personal...Do The Right Thing

Some people do not understand me, say it is impossible for me to be a Conservative Liberal. Sure I can be...as example, when it comes to illegal aliens, I would probably put myself strongly into the VERY RADICAL RIGHT WING of the Republican Party. They (illegal aliens) violated our laws, are criminals no matter who tries to say otherwise. They are lowering the wages of those in the lower and middle class, are stealing our jobs, and in some cases (mine included) have lowered the values of our homes, are destroying to some degree our neighborhoods. In short, my position on the issue SCREAMS conservative!

Then we have Proposition 8 out in California, and other similar efforts in states such as Colorado. How can any one morally or ethically defend their opposition of Gay Marriage? We are America, one of the core tenets of our constitution is EQUAL RIGHTS FOR ALL! Marriage is a legal right and responsibility with privileges and responsibilities governed BY LAWS, certified and recognized by a GOVERNMENT ISSUED Marriage License. The church has nothing what so ever to do with the Marriage License, or the legal contract that it represents. A church BLESSES a marriage. No one is FORCING CHURCHES to recognize or bless gay marriages...in fact, the church's blessing and/or recognition is not necessary! Two people, regardless of their sexual orientation or sex identification should be allowed too be married to the person of their choice with the full LEGAL RIGHTS and RESPONSIBILITIES that a marriage license represents.

Ask a abused child who grew up in a heterosexual Christian household if they would prefer living in a non abusive gay Christian household, and I'd be willing to bet that abused child would choose the gay household. That's not a completely intellectual question...as an abuse survivor, wish I would have had such a choice as a child. I know first hand that being heterosexual does not guarantee a good marriage, does not defacto make two people great candidates for parenthood. My parents went to church on Sunday, prayed to their Jesus, were respected members of that community...Monday through Saturday was a different story. For that matter, how come none of those supposed Christians ever spoke up...surely they could see my bruises?

What happened to the parable we were taught in Bible School that preaches, "Let he without sin cast the first stone."? Never mind, being rhetorical here...it's like a basic principle of Christianity says God gives us FREEDOM OF CHOICE, yet Christians in the name of God want to take that away when it comes to the Pro Life verse Pro Choice debate. Curious here...can you explain to me your reasoning...when I ask how God could let me be abused, I've been told by religious leaders that God gives us freedom of choice, and sometimes others make bad choices that see bad things happen to good people...should not that same arguement apply to abortion?Should it not be up to a woman to decide what she wants to do with her body, and what is inside of it? Again a rhetorical question...if Christians really believed in God and the messages of Jesus, they would respect the gift of Choice that God has given us, would let people use that freedom of choice in choosing their life partners.

Do the right thing California, and preserve a gay couples right to be LAWFULLY WEDDED. Vote NO on Prop 8!

Gay-marriage supporters work to make voters' choices on Proposition 8 personal ones

By LISA LEFF Associated Press Writer
SAN FRANCISCO November 2, 2008 (AP)

The Associated Press

Nancy Ayllon, left, and Shawny Woodward kiss during a No on Proposition 8 rally Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008...

Nancy Ayllon, left, and Shawny Woodward kiss during a No on Proposition 8 rally Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008 in Fresno, Calif. If passed, Proposition 8 would overturn the California Supreme Court's decision earlier this year to legalize same-sex marriage. (AP Photo/Gary Kazanjian)

(AP)

As California voters prepare to decide Tuesday whether to eliminate the marriage rights same-sex couples won five months ago, gays and their allies have been encouraged to tell co-workers and neighbors why legalizing the unions matters to them.

Same-sex couples who have married since June knocked on doors in neighborhoods across the state on Sunday to share stories with the voters they hoped to persuade to defeat Proposition 8.

In recent weeks, other gay opponents of the ban, including a Roman Catholic priest, a former Republican mayor and a small-town newspaper editor, came out of the closet to show how the issue cuts across religious and social lines.

Proposition 8 has turned into this year's most expensive election question aside from the presidential race. Religious and civil rights groups have poured money and effort into the drive, making it one of the nation's most closely watched races.

During his 23 years as a priest in the San Joaquin Valley, the Rev. Geoffrey Farrow offered solace to a mother who did not know how to relate to her lesbian daughter and to an 11-year-old boy who thought he might be gay.

Yet it was not until some parishioners confided they were confused about how to vote on Proposition 8 that Farrow, 50, decided he had an obligation to minister to a bigger audience — even if it meant publicly disagreeing with his bishop and other church leaders.

"By asking all of the pastors of the Diocese of Fresno to promote Catholics to vote yes on Proposition 8, the bishop has placed me in a moral predicament," Farrow began a homily he gave Sunday, Oct. 5. "They are making a statement which has a direct, and damaging, effect on some of the people who may be sitting in the pews next to you today."

He asked his parishioners to consider that their votes "can cause other human beings untold happiness or sorrow for a lifetime." Then he concluded by observing that he was prepared for any consequences of his words.