Proposition 8

We, in California, are voting in November on a ballot issue regarding the protection of the definition of marriage, which is defined as between one man and one woman. There are some voters who are afraid to support the Proposition because they fear it will make them feel and/or appear to be prejudiced against gay people. In fact, the opposite is actually the case. Most Californians believe that gays are entitled to live their lives in any way they determine appropriate. After all, it is still a free country and gays have access to pursue their own happiness. They are wished all the success in the world as they do so. Civil unions, equity in probate and hospital visitation privileges, professional and personal opportunies, and every other available freedom are already afforded, providing them an equality of American life. It is not necessary to re-define marriage. The Interfaith Coalition defends the example God established in The Creation (with the first parents, Adam and Eve) as the standard to which society should look. This is the long-standing vision of idealism which has prevailed since the beginning. It is not unreasonable that society should uphold the standard upon which it was founded. Realistically, there may be variations in that society, which is an understandable outcome of differing human characteristics and life experiences. It is completely consistent to support gay people in their efforts to pursue the American dream, while at the same time support Proposition 8 in its attempt to maintain the standard definition of marriage as being between one man and one woman. I am expressing hope that all Californians would remind themselves to extend the same tolerance and acceptance towards us as they expect should be shown to them.