Did you know that this Saturday, November 15th, is a nationwide protest against California's Proposition 8, which amended our state constitution to proclaim marriage is only between a man and a woman?
Where were all these individuals when it was time to vote?
I checked the list - dang, nothing in Santa Ana! But I do see that they will be marching down by South Coast Plaza - and why not? Nordstroms is, after all, having its semi-yearly sale. I see an opportunity for a photo op.
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Hm. I thought it'd be an article. I don't think I'll look to see local protests, given that I'm on a Church-owned computer and that would probably violate the usage policy...
This Saturday morning I'm already committed to a Rosary vigil for the Helpers of God's Precious Infants, and then have the bridal shower, so there will be no photos by this Detroiter...but I am eagerly awaiting yours, Digi...
Oh - and I forgot to mention - isn't it convenient how it was Californians' issue when they were accusing Utah of swooping in and manipulating their voters; but now it's a national issue?
The policy envelope is changing so fast it's gonna end up as origami.
The attack on Mormons have been quite bothersome hasn't it. I'm use to the Catholic Church always getting it, but them as a target has really bothered me. I know the religion is more then stigmatized.
renee:
Between 1838 and 1976, in Missouri, there was an executive order on the books that made it perfectly legal to kill a Mormon. I'm not joking.
I don't agree with Mormonism, but they're still protected by the First Amendment. I also am curious as to why one of the hottest religions in Hollywood - Scientology - isn't called onto the carpet. To wit, Hubbard's view of homosexuality was:
"The sexual pervert (and by this term Dianetics, to be brief, includes any and all forms of deviation in Dynamic II [i.e. sexuality] such as homosexuality, lesbianism, sexual sadism, etc., and all down the catalog of Ellis and Krafft-Ebing) is actually quite ill physically... he is very far from culpable for his condition, but he is also far from normal and extremely dangerous to society..."[1]
But no protests. No gay anarchists throwing glitter around the Scientology temple.
Quite frankly, I'm surprised the protests aren't scheduled for Sunday, you know, around the time a significant portion of people go to church.
I'll try to remember to carry my camera and see if there's anything in my neck of the woods.
Between 1838 and 1976, in Missouri, there was an executive order on the books that made it perfectly legal to kill a Mormon.
Wow. Did anyone kill a Mormon and claim that as their defense?
(I understand that it's still disturbing even if it was never used, but now I'm curious...)
kasia:
According to this article, at least 2 dozen Mormons, and a few non-Mormons were killed. Many fled to Illinois and elsewhere.
http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2006/10/15/missouris-mormon-past/
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