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Originally Posted by ryneone
Takin something head on is taking it to the voters. They did this and the voters spoke. This will not help there cause one bit.
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the voters were fooled and confused by this prop. i didnt beleive it before, but in talking to folks, some thought a yes vote ensured marriage equality. this yes on 8 campaign was very deceptive. it was mostly fueled by outside groups. and the people bought into the lies.
while protesting wont do much but bring light to the fact that people are displeased, we as californians should seek to right this wrong.
first, lets begin by chaning the amount of votes needed to change the constitution to a 2/3rds majority, not a simple majority. the constitition should be respected enough to warrant more than a mere simple majority. and further any constitutional ammendment/change done previously under a simple majority can be undone by a simple majority.
thats the second step. take it back to the people to undo this in the consitution. take it back to the voters. im sure it will be there in 2010, dont think its possible for 2009.
third, make the language clear. a yes vote would signify marriage equality for all californians. yes on marriage equality. no on marriage equality. very simple. jay leno even joked about this potential confusion before hand, i paid it no mind until i kept on talking to people who thought they were voting in favor of the gays with a yes vote.
also, the people in charge of that no on 8 campaign started too late. they supposedly had the backing of black and brown political leaders, why didnt they include them in commercials. why didnt they get the gov. in a commercial. they let these outside groups guide how the masses voted.
i think there is enough blame to go around. and enough protesting to go around. taking it to the streets is just one form of protesting. taking it to the churhces is another. taking it to the political arena would be the most productive.
like any civil rights movement, it will take time, and it will take all kinds of interventions. like sit-ins. bus rides. marches. lobbying. etc etc.
in the words of G'NFRs
Said "Woman, take it slow
It'll work itself out fine
All we need is just a little patience"
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