Steve Young corrects reports he is against Proposition 8

[Newsjock]

Source: KSL-TV, Salt Lake City

Hall of Famer Steve Young talked with KSL-TV about his family and the Proposition 8 vote in California today. He wants to correct a press release sent yesterday, which we reported, linking him to Magic Johnson and others voting no on Proposition 8.

Today he said, "I have not given anyone authority to use my name whatsoever in any political matter."

California's Proposition 8 is a proposed amendment that would ban same-sex marriage. Barbara Young, Steve's wife, is passionate on this issue. Her only sibling, Michael, is gay. A video on YouTube from a San Francisco television station shows the Young's home in Palo Alto with a Vote "No" on Prop 8 sign and anti-discrimination Halloween decorations in the yard.

... Steve's statement says, in part, "For Barb, who has a remarkable and enviable compassion for others, those political activities are far more public than mine. Those who know me know I chose long ago not to be publicly active in the political process. I do have strong opinions. I do vote and will vote on Tuesday. But those matters are private. What I will say is that Barb and I and our children love our church and our faith."

Read more: http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=4686916

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Here is what the San Francisco Chronicle said on Friday:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfgate/detail?blogid=14&entry_id=32216

While it's Barb Young's name that appears on the checks, she made it clear in a statement issued today through Equality California that the contributions are a family affair.

"We believe ALL families matter and we do not believe in discrimination, therefore, our family will vote against Prop. 8," she said.

Later, she clarified her remarks with this update: "To expand on my earlier email, I am very passionate about this issue and Steve is completely supportive of me and my work for equality. We both love our Church and are grateful that our Church encourages us to vote our conscience. Steve prefers not to get involved politically on any issue no matter what the cause and therefore makes no endorsement."

[LeftyMom]

1. Translation: "I would like to avoid excommunication kthxbai."

[ruggerson]

14. is that the planet they all end up on?

[LeftyMom]

18. Kolob.

I think you're thinking of Kolob.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kolob

As if regular Christianity wasn't wacky enough.

[Newsjock]

2. Looks like Steve got a good talkin'-to from the nice handsome young men in shirts and ties

Way to backpedal for the hometown crowd there, Mr. Macho Football Star.

[Idealism]

3. How sad this country can be

when our 'heroes' have to hide even something so simple as their personal beliefs out of fear of a public backlash

[SoCalNative]

5. I don't think it's fear of PUBLIC backlash

I think it was more a threat of excommunication from going against the church.

[Gato Moteado]

6. isn't it crazy that crappy dogma still rules peoples' lives in the 21st century?

why would anyone want to stay in that kind of church?

[Lucky Luciano]

10. Doubt it...sounds like the church is supportive of his wife...

He just does not want his political views to interfere with him doing business with those who disagree with him. I know the feeling. When I am in a business situation, I do not bring up religion (or lack thereof) or politics since I would not want conflicting views to break a potential deal.

[JJ]

17. Not even close

The Church runs that whole state, and they are definitely NOT supportive of her.

[Lucky Luciano]

23. My bad you are right - thoguht it was SF - SLC is much different!

"We both love our Church and are grateful that our Church encourages us to vote our conscience."

I guess I misinterpreted this quote from his wife.

[customerserviceguy]

24. You're not familiar

with Mormon-speak, are you?!

George Orwell would have been proud of them.

[msongs]

4. coward nt

[DB1]

7. Sometimes one word sums it up..coward.. this time, does just that.n/t

[Kalifornia.Kid]

8. He just fumbled the snap and doesn't want to play anymore - DISGRACEFUL.

[AsahinaKimi]

11. didn't they just retire his jersey this year?

Maybe he should just stay away from politics..and be a football hero.
I remember a few years back how so many 49ers claimed they would vote for Bush..it sort of
took the magic away from my team. Now, I don't want to know whose voting for McCain on that team, it will just make me :puke:

[Ex Lurker]

9. endorsements in general, and celebrity endorsements in particular

are completely irrelevant to my decision making process on any issue or candidate. I despise the whole celebrity obsession in this country. I wish they'd all just shut up, whether they be on the left or right.

[msongs]

12. yes that hillary endorsing obama ... wish she woulda just shut up nt

[Ex Lurker]

20. Hillary isn't a celebrity

she's a political figure, there's a difference. But when you get right down to it, her endorsement or lack thereof means little to me either. That said, she at least has expertise in the field, unlike some random entertainer with a half baked opinion.

[Neshanic]

13. This would be the proper time to use the word "cocksucker". He is one for his bigoted religious pals

Of course this separation of his "private" beliefs will not stop him for running for office in the future.

Looks like the squad from Utah Central Control made a visit to the Youngs.

Oh and just for your "call" on that with a sports theme this one is for you Steve...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHZhDdcE2Iw

[xchrom]

15. so steve, if 'yes on 8' fails -- will you come out then?

we can all tell -- even from reading this -- you support a 'no' vote -- what happens if 'yes' fails?

[Neshanic]

16. It's odd his career with his hands under another guys butt for years would not make him

a bit more open, his face three feet from a guys ass and the kidding he must of gotten from time to time.

[xchrom]

19. point taken -- i have no doubt that steve is against a 'yes' vote --

but -- damn -- SAY SO.

[Eryemil]

21. If Kryptonite is to Superman as...

...Lions are to Christians then what's the Mormon equivalent?

Just for curiosity's sake, of course.

[customerserviceguy]

25. Truth

And people of color.

[Ian David]

22. What a chickenshit coward. n/t