Dear Governor Schwarzenegger,
I am writing in regards to the recent election in California, and request your help in upholding the newly amended Constitution. Although I support civil rights for same-gender couples and domestic partners in civil unions, I believe that marriage is a sacred union between a man and a woman. I urge you to encourage your constituency to respect the voters' decision, and to encourage an open and peaceful dialogue.
On a grave and serious note Governor, I call on you to condemn the hate crimes that are being committed throughout our state against supporters of Proposition 8 (especially members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints). I am appalled that these heinous crimes have gone on unnoticed. Our country stands for respect and peace, yet these atrocious crimes have continued undeterred. In a time in our nation's history where these crimes would be condemned by the world if they were against other races, nationalities, or religions, hatred toward the members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been allowed, undeterred, and accepted within our state. Governor Schwarzenegger, I urge you, I plead with you, I implore you to fulfill the responsibility which you swore to uphold before God.
Please know that my prayers and thanks are with you at this time of great strife and critical decision.
Very truly yours,
McKenzie
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McKenzie, let me first say that you certainly have the right to your opinion and I respect yours, even though I vehemently disagree. I wanted to ask you a question - a sincere question because I just don't understand. And I'd like to. Could you please tell me why exactly you are opposed to same sex marriage.
Not that it matters, but I am a straight, in a happy marriage and have 5 great kids. But I sincerely want for all people to be able to experience the closeness, commitment, joy and rights that only a marriage can bring.
Sincerely,
Jennifer
Religion aside, the governor swore to uphold and enforce the constitution. The people voted, and despite his opposition to the majority's view, it is his duty, and it is ethical to uphold what he swore to uphold, and what he was elected to uphold. Behavior contrary that is blatant corruption and anarchist. I thought we are better than that in the United States. I thought we pride ourselves on a government for the people and by the people. Not a minority dictating and running the majority. That is similar to communism, fascism, and reminds me of well, apartheid in South Africa.
Ryan, I don't know if you were attempting to answer my question or just making a seperate point. I don't necessarily disagree with you about the duties and ethical obligations of our political leaders.
I just genuinely would like to know why you and McKenzie feel that same sex marriages should not be allowed. Remember, it a sad and embarrassing part of our nation's history that blacks were not allowed to marry at one point. I don't think anyone would argue that this was a horrible injustice done to our fellow brothers and sisters. We all should have certain inalienable rights guaranteed to us. How is denying the members of our homosexual community the right to marry any different?
I was not attempting to answer your question since it was directed to McKenzie. I was just making a point on the issue.
So, I guess I should just assume you don't want to answer the question? Not that I need you to but I don't want to keep checking if you're just going to ignore. It just seems like if you were passionate about it you would want to help me understand. I truly wish that some supporter of Prop 8 would tell me WHY they support it. Just someone....
Considering I am a full-time graduate student, I haven't had time to answer your question, but I am planning on doing so in the next day or so. Thanks for being patient!
Thank you, McKenzie. I was once in grad school, so I certainly understand. Take care.
Jennifer
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