california marriage decision--what now?
Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 3:22 pm
Thought you all might be interested to know...
Vlad
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Subject: California Marriage Decision--What now?
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_________________________________________________________________ Give to a good cause with every e-mail. Join the i m Initiative from Microsoft. http://im.live.com/Messenger/IM/Join/Default.aspx?souce=EML_WL_ GoodCause [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]> Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 16:07:20 -0400 > From: kengland@... > To: mdemesa@... > Subject: California Marriage Decision--What now? > > []http://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs078/1100422530046/img/83.jpg?a=1102102199078] > > > The California Supreme Court Marriage Decision--What now? > > The last 24 hours have definitely been challenging for California families. Four members of our state's highest court arrogantly decided to impose their social agenda on citizens-in spite of the fact we already decided the definition of marriage through Proposition 22. Understandably, we have received many calls and emails from families expressing their disappointment and frustration about our judiciary and legislature. > > While this is a temporary obstacle for our movement, this is when we must reaffirm our resolve and redouble our efforts. Now is not the time to withdraw and cede our culture to tenacious anti-family activists. Standing up for our values is a ministry that is no different than feeding the poor or helping the homeless. This is our ministry: to protect a culture that is a safe and healthy place to raise children and live our faith. > > America is unique in the world for establishing a society that balances fundamental rights with individual freedom. But some factions in society want their man-made rights to overrule our freedoms. This is the eternal struggle in America. And while this struggle to preserve our culture will never end, we can restore our freedom. > > The court's decision cannot be appealed to the United States Supreme Court so we must overturn our state's judicial activism at the ballot box. This November, we have the chance to reclaim our freedom and our power. In light of the California Supreme Court's outrageous decision, it is essential that we place the traditional definition of marriage in our constitution. > > It is vital that you join the Protect Marriage coalition and work to pass the marriage amendment initiative on the November ballot. > > Here is how you can help: > > 1. Educate. Email all of your friends, tell church members, and make everyone you know aware of this outrageous court decision. Many people might not understand the ramifications of this decision. In 30 days, homosexuals will be legally married in this state. But citizens should not feel helpless-we have a ballot initiative to overturn the court's decision. > > 2. Stay informed. Encourage everyone you know to join our email list so we can keep them up to date on the latest news regarding the family movement and the Protect Marriage campaign. > > 3. Donate. Volunteering for the campaign is important, but campaigns are also extremely expensive with all the advertising, printing and other expenses it takes to spread our message. But isn't a $100 donation worth protecting marriage for our children, grandchildren and beyond? Isn't a $50 donation worth overturning SB 777 to protect the innocence of our children in schools? Although it may be expensive, the outcome is priceless and necessary. > > The homosexual campaign against Protect Marriage is already raising money to defeat our initiative. We estimate we will be outspent 10-1. > > Our campaign will be a coalition of moms, dads, grandparents and others who want to preserve our values. > > Please join this important coalition today. > > Please Mail Donations to: > > Capitol Resource Family Impact > > 660 J Street, Suite 250 > > Sacramento, CA 95814 > > American journalist Marilyn vos Savant once stated that "Being defeated is often a temporary condition. Giving up is what makes it permanent." The court's decision may be a temporary defeat, but it will not be permanent because we will never give up! > > > More on the Marriage Ruling > > Judicial Activism Force Homosexual Marriage on Californians by Karen England > > The Danger in Appeasing Gay Rights Activists > > by Ernest Istook > > > > > California Supreme Court Opinion > > Ellen DeGeneres plans to marry > > > Participate in CRI's Poll Question: > > Do You Support the California Supreme Court's Ruling on Marriage? > > > > > > > > Forward email > [http://img.constantcontact.com/letters/images/safe_unsubscribe_logo.gif%5d > This email was sent to mdemesa@..., by kengland@... > Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe | Privacy Policy. > > Email Marketing by > [http://img.constantcontact.com/letters/images/cc-logo-color-sm.gif%5d > Capitol Resource Institute | 660 J Street | Suite 250 | Sacramento | CA | 95814
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