Stand & Be Counted

I've resisted yet again in posting anything about a very sensitive subject so as not to hurt any feelings, but my conscience has urged me to voice my thoughts. I know for most of the people who read this blog, I'm preaching to the choir. But for those whose views differ, I hope to share in a polite manner where we are coming from.

I'll start by saying that I know many people who live a different lifestyle than mine. I love these people despite our differences in social and political opinions. I believe I have ALWAYS shown them love and civility.

We are voting yes on Proposition 8 to restore the definition of marriage as being between a man and a woman. This vote DOES NOT take away the rights of individuals in civil unions or domestic partnerships.

If Prop. 8 fails, it will not be long before our freedom of speech & religion will be in serious jeopardy. I want my children to be raised in a manner that I deem appropriate; not the state, school district, or other organization.

Opponents of this historic initiative think supporters are being intolerant and unfair to the homosexual community. I have to strongly disagree. Intolerance has reared it's ugly head in the form of "yes on 8" signs being stolen repeatedly off PRIVATE property, cars with "yes on 8" bumper stickers being vandalized, and uninvited protesters showing up at a church party with small children around screaming "WE'RE GIRLFRIENDS & VOTE NO ON 8."

TOLERANCE IS A TWO WAY STREET.