Protest the passage of Prop 8

[kempermentor]

> [Kemper]:
> | Hi all,
> | Tomorrow there will be a national protest held at the same time 
(1030a
> | Pacific, 1130 Mountain, etc.) 
> | Here's the link:
> | http://jointheimpact.com/

> Lee:
> Okay, either I'm from another planet or lost, but to what are you 
referring?
> I don't remember hearing anything about what this proposition is.

Kemper now:
Proposition 8 was on the ballot in California.  A 'yes' on 8, which 
passed, stripped away the civil rights of gays & lesbians to get 
married.  What's notable is that it amended California's state 
constitution to define (restrict) marriage as being between a man and a 
woman overriding the state's supreme court decision to recognize same-
sex marriage as a fundamental right.  

Why is that notable, one might ask.  Well, as time passes, 
constitutions open up rights for the oppressed rather than later taking 
away a right or more accurately oppressing its citizens.  Additionally, 
tt made national news due to the irony involved.  Though arguements can 
be made that the 'no' campaign did not canvass communities which had an 
usually high ratio of voters supporting the oppression. 

Hope that helps!
May your (and everyone's) weekend be joyous and blessed!!!

Kemper