Originally Posted By BlueDevilSF While he stops short of making an official endorsement, a direct descendent of Brigham Young (retired footballer Steve Young) is voting no on 8: <a href="http://www.insidebayarea.com/oaklandtribune/localnews/ci_10874562?source=rss" target="_blank">http://www.insidebayarea.com/o...urce=rss</a>
Originally Posted By Elderp He is asking all the articles to be not linked with his name. <a href="http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=4686916" target="_blank">http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=4686916</a>
Originally Posted By Mr X It doesn't matter that the guy doesn't like it...his family released a statement and there is (was?) a "No on 8" sign in his yard. He has no right to ask that his name not be brought up. Welcome to freedom of speech 101, pal. If he wants to deny that he's voting "no" or something like that (sounds like he IS though), that's fine. But "I didn't give permission for you guys to use my name" doesn't work. Sorry, Charlie (er...I mean Joe Young direct descendant of Mormon Legend Brigham Young who appears to be admirably supporting gay rights along with the rest of his family).
Originally Posted By mele Sounds like he's already been contacted by some *kind* members of his church and now he's backpedaling. I'm sure it's because they detailed *the truth* to him and are being very respectful of his opinion on the matter. Great job!
Originally Posted By Elderp From what I hear it is more like his is voting yes and his family is voting no, but I agree he is in the thick of it as much as anyone is and unless he wants to get flak he better pick a side.
Originally Posted By -em I cant vote no on 8 but I am proudly voting no on Florida's Prop 2 which is florida's version... and I'm even from Utah where I should "know better" but I do. Hence why I'm voting against it.
Originally Posted By mele Thanks, -em. Two of my friends are a lesbian couple who live in Florida. It has been really stressful for them to be on the receiving end of such hateful legislation.
Originally Posted By FaMulan This afternoon's very unofficial "Intersection of Imperial Hwy and Brea Blvd in Brea, CA Poll" reveals there were more No on 8 demonstrators than Yes on 8 demonstrators. And the No on 8 crowd were there for the full two hours we were shopping and eating in that area. No on 8, don't discriminate.
Originally Posted By -em The thing thats crazy is that its not just against the same sex couples- its against EVERYONE who for whatever reason has a "bond" that isnt marriage (ie dependant adult child, siblings, friends) in case of medical emergencies, dependent coverage etc. It has ripples that can and will hurt many many more people than just same sex couples...
Originally Posted By SuperDry <<< Sounds like he's already been contacted by some *kind* members of his church and now he's backpedaling. I'm sure it's because they detailed *the truth* to him and are being very respectful of his opinion on the matter. Great job! >>> I wonder if his temple recommend was in jeopardy? After all, if the Mormon church is lobbying for Prop 8, it must be due to religious reasons, and for someone to go against God by supporting a No on 8 vote, well that raises questions, doesn't it?
Originally Posted By Mr F I don't see how GOD would support Prop 8, Most religions say he teaches love, not hate.
Originally Posted By SingleParkPassholder The Mormons in favor of Prop 8 have God The Bigot, kind of a discounted, irregular, flawed God. Got him on clearance around 1830 or so.
Originally Posted By mawnck >>The Mormons in favor of Prop 8 have God The Bigot, kind of a discounted, irregular, flawed God.<< Ooh, I ain't standing close to you. God the Bigot is gonna smite your butt.
Originally Posted By SingleParkPassholder My wife and I voted via absentee and voted NO. My in-laws have also voted NO, and I know no one among the 1900 people in our entire department at work that isn't voting NO.
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