If you do anything in “real life,” I’d encourage you to take lots of photos so other people will be more inspired to do something similar.

Other friends are sending copies of Carol Lynn Pearson’s “No More Goodbyes” to their local leaders (Stake Presidents, Bishops, etc.)

If you go to zazzle.com and search for the term (in quotes) “prop 8″, there’s an array of buttons, shirts, etc., including “Family: It’s about time” stuff.

I’ve also heard of tie tacks that say “straight but not narrow” and of bumper stickers that say, “Protect Marriage, Vote No on 8″ (I think that one’s at cafepress).

The Log Cabin Republicans recently came out against prop 8 and are developing their website, if that helps anyone.

And, as mimosa said, mormonsformarriage has quite a bit of information and stories that can be used to make LDS homosexuality more personal – it’s harder to lump people together in a group as “other” when you have personal examples and experience that help them seem more like you.

Good luck with all your efforts!

I finally got a response on my Facebook note about this issue of marriage and it really saddens me that I have friends who think this way. Among other things, this Californian’s response included the ever popular “It was Adam and Even not Adam and Steve” response and “since they can’t reproduce it’s not right.” Never mind that fertility testing is not required for straight people to get married. The majority of their response was based on “God’s word” . Never mind as well that I pointed out in my original note that if scripture is used as justification people better be prepared to apply all scriptures to their own life. And wow, how lousy would that be, especially as a woman?

This is the ignorance you’re up against.

When I was a Christian if I couldn’t back up a commandment with some logic/science/common sense, I usually tossed it as an opinion, not God’s word. (I had to do this a lot with Paul’s writings. ) Try as I might, I can’t come up with a legitimate reason to discriminate against adults who love each other.

I am trying to reach out in love to my friends who aren’t on the same page regarding this issue. I know there is culture and habits that have to be cut through and it may be a long process. Maybe some of them never will be and they’ll be like some members of the older generations who still harbor race discrimination. I’m reminding myself that the me of a few years ago believed different things than I do today and that people can change.

wren said “No one’s marriage is in jeopardy from someone else getting married.” hear, hear. Also? I love your flickr signs. I’d put that on my website, can I steal it and upload them to Facebook? (where I also just changed my “available” message, because you’re right! we have to make this a subject people are talking about.

Also, there’s an ad out right now paid for by Equality California with the tag line “What if you couldn’t marry who you loved?”, which are very clever. I can’t link to them because they’re not available online. Here, however, is a very funny vid that I’m not sure where it came from, but it’s funny. And summarizes my feelings on the subject quite nicely. Prolly NSFW, but worth it (no nudity or swearing).

http://www.theliberaloc.com/2008/08/13/action-alert-tell-the-right-wing-consultants-no-to-prop-8/

Here’s to Prop 8 going down in flames. Rock on.

Wren and Elaine, I really found your suggestions helpful. I’m going to start thinking along those lines. I’m also going to try to start networking with my Quaker and IUCC contacts, and emailing some Mo friends.

Chino, your spam is welcome in this thread! I’m not sure if I can make it to either event you mentioned,, but I am going to try to get involved with the PCU group. I’m a big fan of the IUCC pastor.

John (not me John), I love your idea, though it won’t work for me. I’m not even sure if you could pull it off. You’d need to reinvent your persona, or have someone with seemingly impeccable conservative credentials give it a go.

Now if you could surreptitiously stick a bunch of leaflets in the hymnals or something, that would be awesome!

Isn’t it about time? example 1

John…you are hereby worshiped. Best. Line. Ever.

I second Elaine’s idea about scripture quoting.

I posted a note on my facebook page last week because I was dismayed at the number of my friends joining “traditional family” and “protect marriage” groups. I mused that were the internet around 150 years ago who would be joining the “traditional plantation” groups. At least plantation owners had something to lose. No one’s marriage is in jeopardy from someone else getting married. I pleaded with my friends to think about why this position is defensible. I also pointed out if the defense was scripture then people better be prepared to follow *all* scripture and how different their lives would be.

The only response I got was a passive aggressive one – a friend made a point to post a “yes on prop 8″ group she joined last week to her profile. This whole thing is blatantly offensive. Would Jim Crow laws be defended the same way? Meh, probably.

I am so glad that it is becoming less and less popular to discriminate against adults who are not hurting anyone.

Maybe signs that acknowledge those who are in a minority would help because it would rattle the rest of them and at the same time buoy those who feel alone? Something like “Thanks to those to swim against the tide. You’re not alone.” along with other ones that indicate why you’re there (anti-discrimination, etc).

Other options – “Protect the family. Vote No on Prop 8″ If you want to do this at lds chapels you can spin off their ads… “Family, isn’t it about time? Vote NO on Prop 8!”

The Irvine PR company that runs the “Yes on 8” media campaign is holding an Open House on:

Thursday, August 14th, 2008
5:30 p.m – 8:30 p.m.

2020 Main Street
Irvine, CA 92614

All those opposed to Prop 8 are invited to attend and/or rally at 2020 Main on August 14th.

Details here:

http://www.calitics.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=6587

I am still looking for someone local to help coordinate. If you or anyone you know would be agreeable to helping by providing a local telephone contact number, that’d be great.

I’m not local, so won’t be able to attend, but I’m keen to continue with helping promote turnout and would also like to pay for “No on 8″ swag for the event. I’ve got a budget of $500 that I’d like to see spent on banners, yard signs, etc. All I’d ask is that the signs and banners be in place for the duration of the 3-hour Open House. After the event, the swag would be yours to keep.

If you or your group would be interested in taking me up on this offer, please drop a comment at my blog.

http://chinoblanco.blogspot.com

Cheers,

Chino