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barack obama says marriage is only between man and woman because his BIBLE says so, but others disagree with him and support full equality for glbts, so if you support it too, read this email I got today. there are people who agree with obama who want a consitutional amendment against gay marriage in California:
February 23, 2008
Urgent UU Call to Action
Stop Petition to Amend CA Constitution to Exclude Same-Sex Couples From
Marriage
Dear ,
The UU Legislative Ministry-Action Network is working in partnership with
the Equality for All campaign and we need your help NOW.
Well-funded anti-LGBT organizations are paying people to gather
signatures to put a constitutional amendment on the November 2008 ballot
that would prohibit marriage for gay and lesbian couples. In response to
this very serious threat, the Equality for All campaign is launching a
statewide effort to encourage Californians not to sign this
discriminatory petition. We need everyone who cares about marriage and
LGBT equality to help. Here’s how:
Join Our Rapid Response Team
We’re looking for dedicated individuals and teams from congregations to
join our “Rapid Response” team and help us talk to Californians in your
area. Working with other Rapid Responders near you, our professional
team leaders will call you and train you on how you can help. Whether
you can volunteer full-time, or just a few hours a week, you can Join the
Rapid Response Team now. For help getting a team from your congregation
involved, please contact UULM staff Rev. Lindi Ramsden in Northern
California or Vivien Hao in Southern California, and we can help to
connect you with other UUs who want to put our faith into action.
Help Us Track the Petitions
In order to track their activities and assess the size/funding of the
proponents of this discriminatory amendment, we need you to be on the
lookout for people gathering signatures and report back to the Equality
for All Tip Line.
Here is what you can do:
1. Please ask what petitions people have when you see them. In many
instances, the signature gatherers will have more than one. It is ok to
ask them, “What petitions do you have?”
2. Please ask them if they are paid or volunteer- that’s also ok to ask.
3. Take samples of any literature they are offering.
4. Do not engage in debate! If the conversation feels tense, move on. If
the petitioner is being aggressive towards you, move on. This
information is helpful, but it’s not worth your safety.
5. Please report back. When you encounter signature gatherers, please
email the date, time, location and paid/volunteer information to
tips@equalityforall.com.
Donate to UULM Action Network
We need your financial support to help us put more volunteers in the
field. Your generous contribution to UULM Action Network will enable us
to organize a strong UU presence during this historic campaign. Whether
or not you can show up in person, you can become a partner in the
campaign if you donate now!
Oral Arguments at CA Supreme Court
UUs are on the forefront of faith communities championing freedom to
marry in California. UULM-CA took the lead on the interfaith amicus brief
on the same-sex marriage cases, scheduled for oral arguments March 4,
2008 at the State Supreme Court. We expect a decision from the high court
90 days later, in early June. If the the right to same-sex marriage is
legally affirmed, it would be tragic for opponents to be able to overturn
it in November by enshrining discrimination in our CA constitution.
UUs are joining a large and diverse coalition of groups in California,
including communities of color, choice, faith and labor organizations to
oppose this anti-LGBT constitutional amendment. Please join us in
standing on the side of love. Please visit www.equalityforall.com for
more information and volunteer today.
Thanks so much for your support!
Rev. Lindi Ramsden, Executive Director
UULM Action Network
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