Message from the Executive Director of The Center Long Beach about Prop. 8

I know not everyone in our community agrees with the concept of marriage, but I believe that most of us would agree that we don’t want to be discriminated against. If Proposition 8 passes with a yes vote (which we don’t want), it will be the first time in American history that a right will be taken away that was once already conferred. On the Federal level, those that are allowed to marry already receive over 1100 more rights than those who don’t. While we have made progress in California through domestic partnership, it is not enough to protect us and is no different than being relegated to the back of the bus.

Many volunteers from the opposition have been trying to confuse our community. They say they are from the Center and to remember to vote yes. They go door to door and ask if people are for marriage equality, and if they say yes they are, they remind them to vote yes on Nov. 4. These misleading tactics can swing as much as 10% of the vote, and if you have been following the polls, that would be detrimental. Millions of dollars have come from out of state right wing religious groups to fuel their campaign ads. In fact, they refer to this proposition as Armageddon…a fight between light and darkness. Whatever you can do today to make sure that this does not happen, please do so. Write a check. Take part of the day off on Nov. 4 and volunteer. Come and phone bank. Tell all your friends. One person can make a difference, and in this case, an historical difference.

Vote No on Proposition 8
EQUALITY FOR ALL Campaign
Vote No on the Marriage Ban in November

Our State Constitution - and the law of our land - should guarantee the same rights to all Californians.  That’s why we are urging you to vote No in November on the proposed constitutional amendment that attempts to ban marriage for LGBT couples. 

This election is all about simple fairness.  Regardless of how anyone feels about marriage for LGBT couples, people should not be singled out for unfair treatment under the laws of our state.  Loving and committed LGBT couples who want to accept the responsibility that comes with marriage should be treated like everyone else – no better, and no worse.

It’s wrong to vote on people’s fundamental rights.  The freedom to marry is fundamental, like the freedoms of religion and the freedom of speech – and that freedom must be protected.  We all deserve the same right to personal privacy and the same right to decide for ourselves who to love and who to marry.

* VOTE NO on PROP 8 *

GET INVOLVED - GET THE WORD OUT!

Everyone’s help is needed now to defeat this initiative!  The only way we can win is if we identify 100,000 undecided voters and persuade them to vote NO! We have the perfect messages to talk with swing voters, but we just don’t have a big enough team in LONG BEACH to get the job done!
Come join us in building a big team of volunteers by calling your friends and family, fundraising, providing or helping to find daytime office space and/or evening phone bank space. Or help in other ways. Find out more by calling Kathleen Campisano, Long Beach Area Field Manager, 202.577.3139.

• Volunteer for a phone bank on Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday evenings, recruit volunteers at an event, become a speaker or trainer, help with office work, help prep our clipboards with materials, find pizza and other food for volunteer actions, do data entry from home, help make confirmation calls from home, sign up your friends and family to help
• Making a donation today or at equalityforall.com/donate
• Contact Kathleen Campisano, Long Beach Area Field Manager at kcampisano@thetaskforce.org or 202.577.3139, cell
• Set up a wedding registry at equalityforall.com/weddingregistry