‘Yes on 8’ supporters and religious leaders unite against vicious post-election attacks

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Santa Ana, Calif., Nov 15, 2008 / 06:52 pm (CNA).- On Friday, leaders representing California’s Proposition 8 called on Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Senator Diane Feinstein and leaders of the ‘No on Proposition 8’ campaign to denounce attacks against citizens who support the constitutional amendment defining marriage as between a man and a woman.

Leaders of the ProtectMarriage.com coalition and approximately 500 supporters of “Yes on Proposition 8” gathered in Santa Ana to voice their opposition to the increasing attacks and harassment against supporters of traditional marriage.

"Amidst all this lawlessness, harassment, trampling of civil rights and now domestic terrorism, one thing stands out: the deafening silence of our elected officials. Not a single elected leader has spoken out against what is happening,” noted the campaign co-manager, Frank Schubert.

“Where is Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger while churches are being attacked? And where is Senator Dianne Feinstein while people are losing their jobs and grandmothers are being bullied by an angry mob?" he asked.

Schubert spoke at the first press conference of the Protect Marriage coalition since the election, which saw Proposition 8 pass with 52.5% of the vote. Since then, hostility has dramatically increased against those who supported the measure.

Another leader, Pastor Jim Garlow recalled that, "For 14 months, we have been called bigots and hatemongers and we have not retaliated against these unprecedented attacks. But we will not be silenced."

Around California, supporters of Prop. 8 have been targeted by their opponents. According to a press release, in addition to church vandalism across the state, in Sacramento, a musical theater director was forced to resign after he was blacklisted for contributing $1000 to the initiative. In Los Angeles, a Mexican restaurant owner was boycotted after a relative donated to the coalition.

The most recent attack occurred yesterday when the headquarters of the Knights of Columbus and several LDS temples were mailed an unknown white powder, reminiscent of the Anthrax scare in 2001.

The white powder was tested on Friday and was found to be non-toxic.

The Associated Press reported that the FBI is investigating the white powder incidents because it is illegal to release a powder or substance to threaten harm and scare the public.

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Subscriber comments:

Published by: Anne
San Dimas Ca 01/13/2009 10:41 PM EST

WWJD? Jesus would have voted NO on 8. It is hatred, pure and simple. Prop 8 is 100 per cent OPPOSITE of what Jesus has taught us.

Published by: E.A.
St. Louis, MO 12/02/2008 05:05 PM EST

The people voted. The majority voted against same-sex "marriage." End of story.

We have our freedom of religion as well. And we can say what we believe. We have done so. And apparently homosexual activists want "equal rights and tolerance" only for people who agree with them.

Published by: Kevin
San Francisco 11/29/2008 06:14 PM EST

Boo hoo. You are all so persecuted. Yes. People are angry that you have imposed your own religious views on everyone else. When you come into people's homes and tell them what they should do, expect an opinion. You don't have a right to not be criticized, just a right to spew your venom.

Published by: William Tompikins, II
Santa Clara, CA, United States 11/24/2008 12:50 PM EST

If you think that the counter protests
will not have an effect on the coming
CA Supreme Court decision, think again.
Those judicial dictators will use these
protests as a sign of the people's will,
instead of the true vote this November!!!

Published by: Summer
U.S.A. 11/17/2008 02:22 PM EST

It is unbelievable to me that the opponents of Prop. 8 think it's a legitimate, adult response to have a temper tantrum when they don't get what they want. We put this issue to vote and the people have spoken!

Published by: Maryanne
Pittsburgh 11/17/2008 01:53 PM EST

It always amazes me that the same people that call for "choice" and tolerance refuse to allow others to make their own choice. They don't want choice, they want to impose their sinful lifestyle on everyone. And those who demand tolerance are the most intolerant of all.

Published by: Jon
Boston, MA 11/17/2008 09:15 AM EST

Of course, this part of the story will never make CNN.com which featured, with several links from its homepage, the recent protests across the country on Saturday in favor of gay marriage. It's sad how much the mainstream media tilts the view to one side.

Published by: victor M
bergenfield, nj 11/17/2008 07:21 AM EST

It is about time for religious leaders and supporters of Yes on 8, to do something against the act of terrorism. I alwayst thought that if there was an election, that would be that. Imagine if the republicans would go mad on the streets because the Democrats had won. It is insane. If the majority voted for a yes on that law, they deserve the support of the politicians, and leaders. After a massive arrest, they would calm down. The issue here is the attack on the family. People of good will must unite.

Published by: nancy ryan
kensington,NH 11/17/2008 12:30 AM EST

If we stand by and remain silent and say nothing we are just as bad as the people that commit the wrong---The sin of omssion is as bd a the sin of commission.

Published by: Laura
Arleta, CA USA 11/16/2008 07:40 PM EST

It's about time the Yes on 8 supporters spoke out!Not only our leaders, but the "dinosaur" media have been silent on these attacks as well!! NOT SUPRISED!!

Published by: theresa
torrance, calif -usa 11/16/2008 07:11 PM EST

If The Gay and Lesbians organizations want the voters who voted YES on 8 to respect their opinions and lifestyle, well why don't they respect the fact that the voters have spoken twice and WE SAID YES ON 8!!!!!!!!!

Published by: Annette
Modesto, CA, USA 11/16/2008 05:50 PM EST

I am glad to see some public outcry for Prop. 8. I hope that there will be some more groups, Catholic, Mormon, Christians and anyone else who supports the passing of this proposition to have more public demonstrations. Lets get organized and work together to protect marriage and families!

Published by: Mary Ann Strunc
Richmond,Ky 11/16/2008 05:14 PM EST

The tradionalists need to step up to the plate.This law passed in many states and so far little seen in demonstrations. It does not help to have a Feinstein and Schwarsenagger on their side. Marriage in our culture is too serious to let this mainstay of our culture,the family, be destroyed by a godless secular minority. Because we sat on our hands in Roe v Wade we loose 40 million of our babies. Next came sodomy it became acceptable and that was followed by STD's and HIV and promiscuity among our young. Stand up and be counted for Real Values.

Published by: Gina
Pasco, Wa USA 11/16/2008 05:04 PM EST

I am thankful for those people who stood up and defended Marriage during the hateful protest of a group of people who are only different due to their sexual preference. California people have spoken TWICE so it is time the gay community accept that fact. A sexual preference does not compare to any other minority that needs laws to protect them.

Published by: Mary Ann Strunc
Richmond, Ky. 11/16/2008 05:01 PM EST

I ask where are the politicians, where are the churches? Why are they remaining silent. I ask why does the majority have to succomb to the minority and why are 5000 years of the protection of the basic family need to go down in smoke again and again as we fight daily for traditional values and must live with the godless,indoctination of secular values. permeating and destroying the US and world over culture.

Published by: frjimt
pocono pines, pa 11/16/2008 03:41 PM EST

um, what's wrong with those agents of "tolerance?"

Published by: Phil Redd
MT Home/Id/USA 11/16/2008 01:21 PM EST

How ironic that those opponents of Prop. 8 who are attacking/vandalizing/terrorizing organizations that support it are engaged in the very actvity they are protesting: Bigotry and intolerance. All those of the opposition who read this ought to grow up and return the respct given them by those of us who tolerate their personal beliefs and practices, AS LONG AS THEY DO NOT INFRINGE UPON OUR OWN RIGHTS. If you don't understand what I mean, I speak of the undermining of rights organizations (Churches, Lodges, etc) to protect their members from involuntary exposure to practices or beliefs not espoused by those organizations. If an individual doesn't like, or cannot accept the beliefs they hear or are taught in a church then they have every right to LEAVE. It is thier choice. But if one espouses certain beliefs, one, they should practice what they preach and two, be tolerant of others' choice not to share those same beliefs. Grow up America! Take responsibility for your choices by accepting the ramifications and consequences of your actions. You say your "rights" are threatened? Look at what you do when you attack others for upholding their inherent rights!

Published by: Mary
Fort Worth, TX USA 11/16/2008 12:43 PM EST

I have been reading "Brother Solomon" about a religious brother who was martyred in 1792 during the French Revolution. It reminds me of what is happening in this country now. Anti-religion, secularism, relativism, and pure unadulturated evil flourished, as it does now. Lawlesness is becoming commonplace.

Published by: L.Wheeler
Mt. Airy Maryland 11/16/2008 10:54 AM EST

GO "yes on 8" It's about time we stand up for our rights. Lets get out into the streets like the anti-war and homosexuals do. there is much to do. Parents need to get out in masses and stop the indoctrination of our children to a homosexual life. The line in the sand has been drawn in this country and we are ready to stand up for what is right.

Published by: L.S
Bakersfield Ca, USA 11/16/2008 10:18 AM EST

I hope we all understand the country is in a true cultural war. Its not just marriage we are defending, but our whole way of life. The judeo-christian is under a merceless attack. Everything we believe in; the basic good values we were taught as children being hammered daily from the media, education, the liberal political elite and the left, and Hollywood. The attack is daily and relentless. It has come to a point in our lifetimes that we really must unite, Cahtolic,Protestant,Jew,Muslim, Hindu, Budhist, and others of likeminded beliefs in order to protest and protect our values,traditions, and shared core beliefs. The time is now. Otherwise, in the near future we will not recognize the country our forefathers bestowed upon us.

Published by: manol
montana 11/16/2008 10:14 AM EST

It's about time that faithful of good values and newly elected government leaders should rise unified against this vicious attacks everywhere by the Prop 8 no voters. God's truth always prevail!

Published by: anonymous
New York 11/16/2008 09:01 AM EST

How can these people be allowed to bully those who supported this proposition? It was put to the vote and the people have spoken. Half of this country did not want to elect Obama as our president yet we do not protest. This is no longer a civil society, and my fear is that it is going to only get worse. Marriage is for a man and a woman. It is something special that only a man and woman can have which was given by God. Obviously most people feel this way and those that don't just need to accept it. Have your civil unions, but not marriage.

Published by: Tony Arden
CA USA 11/15/2008 08:22 PM EST

The victory of Prop 8 is a practice of democracy. The majority in Cali expressed their affirmation of traditional marriage, as is elsewhere the vote is allowed.

Now that the radical homosexual activists lost, they are in a very hostile tantrum. They now look to their mommy state to get their marbles back.

I have no faith in politicians but I thank you for spotlighting the governator and Feinstein. The ball is in their court. I wait with bathed breath the reaction of these 2 pols.

Published by: Rory Flick
California, USA 11/15/2008 07:54 PM EST

Those doing the attacking are only showing that they are the REAL biggots. Thier actions show the level of maturity best described as infantile. Also there actions prove that, as a whole, they do not deserve consideration in society. At this point, any concession given to them now would be tantemount to this society condoning this type of behaviour to force an opinion. That is terrorism. It's bad enough, but when as a whole, they not only flaunt it, but they PUSH it on society. Gay pride parades. Pretty soon the naturists will start a movement to demand public nudity to be legal.

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