Snopes.com does not allow material from their website to be reproduced, so I won't do it here. However, it is important for everyone to be aware that this email is being circulated, however much they would like to ignore it or refute its importance. The measure stands a good chance of being passed. I just attended a same-sex wedding this Saturday, and if anyone had seen the ripple of love and happiness that spread out from the couple being united, their families embracing the two men and the families enjoying the celebration of their two sons' love, perhaps they would think twice about this deceptive and disgusting email at all seriously. Here's a portion of it:
Email example contributed by NGJ, Sep. 19, 2008:
Subject: : AB 2567
I just called, this is true! (The Number to call is: 1 916-445-2841) It took 4 "redial" calls to get through. Then key in 1, then 2, then 1, then 2 for a NO vote.
Please take a moment to voice your NO vote! Just one more reason to move from wacky CA. I have nothing against gays and believe they shouldn't be discriminated against but to have a gay day in elementary schools is going too far.
Dear Friends: This is an issue that is pretty much going under the radar, and I think we all need to make this telephone call.
This is real. It took less than 30 seconds. It is just a recording and pressing 2 to say NO. Please read it!!!
This link is from Snopes.com, a website set up to debunk Urban Legends and misinformation. I've also included a link to the HRC website. Please be informed and maintain the right to be able to recognize your union with marriage. This should be a choice all adults are able to have. I encourage all of you to visit the Snopes page, or even better lend your support to defeating AB 2657 this November, if you are a registered California voter. We can move this right forward.
http://www.snopes.com/politics/sexuality/harveymilk.asphttp://www.hrc.org/10714.htm