Preserve Marriage

We all know we have a very big election coming up in Nov. Not only are we voting for a president, but we in California are voting on a huge legislative initiative to preserve marriage. So, to all you Californians, please vote YES on 8!

I know that this could create a controversy on my blog and I would ask that those that disagree with me would please realize that we all have our own beliefs and convictions. Please allow me to share mine!

It is so important that this proposition be passed... and here is why!

1) In 2000, 61% of the population voted that marriage be stated "between a man and a woman". But those "sneaky" judges didn't listen to the PUBLIC voice and overturned what WE the people voted for. I hate when judges do that! (But that is a whole other conversation).

2) Gay marriages will be discussed and possibly "promoted" in the public school system starting in kindergarten. I am sorry, but I don't want my child (let alone my 5 year old) being taught about gay marriage by anyone except me! This is not the responsibility of the public school system. It is my responsibility as a mother and I don't want that taken away from me.

3) Churches will lose the not-for-profit status and will start being taxed. The LDS church gives millions and millions of dollars in humanitarian aid all of the world. Think of all that money that won't be used to help those in need, but will go straight to the government. And we are not the only church... the amount of humanitarian aid will be affected. That is a sad thought.

4) Adoptions will decrease. The Catholic church contributes to a huge number of adoptions that happen in the country/world (along with other churches). They will not be able to continue placing children with loving families because they won't be able to distinguish between a heterosexual couple and a homosexual couple. So, churches will have to decrease (maybe eliminate) the number of adoptions the do in California.

And for the doubters out there or the ones on the fence... big reason why people should vote YES FOR PROP 8! It doesn't take any rights away from gay couples. They will keep all the rights they previously had... the only right that will be taken away are the rights of churches and us as parents.

Please vote YES on 8 and all those not in California, please pray that we can restore the definition of marriage to be between a man and a woman. It will have lasting, long-term affects on our country, society and families. If it passes here in California, it is just a matter of time, before your state will have the same battle. That is why this is so important.