October 17, 2008
CA Teachers Union Ignites 'Class Warfare' over Prop 8
In the weeks leading up to Halloween, the California Teacher's Association (CTA) has no intention of masking its agenda on marriage. The 340,000-member organization -- long considered a powerful branch of the radical Left -- took a risky step yesterday by donating a million dollars to defeat Proposition 8. The gift, which is now the largest contribution by any institutional donor to the ballot issue, raises the stakes in an already tense battle for parents' rights. The CTA's own members, whose dues are fueling this opposition, are fuming. Many, like Randy Peart, are questioning what same-sex "marriage" has to do with education. "It bothers me [that they're] spend[ing] my money on something I'm morally opposed to," she said. "Why not put that money into classrooms, into making a better place for these kids?" But according to CTA President David Sanchez, "...[I]t's a civil rights issue." And he's right. This is a civil rights issue -- for children who deserve to be raised by a mother and father. The donation, CTA's second, should serve as a wake-up call for anyone who doesn't believe that schools are becoming dangerous incubators for the homosexual cause. If the union will stoop to using its dues to promote the homosexual agenda, then you can bet it will have no reservations about using its classrooms. Just last week, a San Francisco administrator took first graders on a field trip to their teacher's lesbian "wedding." How's that for indoctrination? If California schools are promoting "teachable moments" like this for five- and six-year-olds, imagine what the middle and high school curriculums will look like! This is much more than a battle for marriage. It's a last stand for education and parents' rights. The CTA's million dollars will go a long way to undermining the truth. California families need your help! Log on to www.protectmarriage.com and educate yourself about the issues at stake in this fight. Additional Resources ProtectMarriage.com News 10: Teacher's Union Blasted for $1 Million Donation to No on Prop 8
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Saturday, October 18, 2008
We Have to Find the Humor!
This is humorous ("humor" is funny because it is based on truth!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ko2-EQss0V4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ko2-EQss0V4
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Editorial by Kurt Schulzke
This story is about one of our area coordinators:
Means-Enders of the left: Stealing Proposition 8 signs in California
by Kurt Schulzke on October 16, 2008
Why can't the anti-Prop 8 crowd play fair? They don't have the arguments, the decency or the integrity to make them. Instead, they resort to childishness or criminality — ranting, punching, kicking and stealing signs. Here's an eye-witness account from the Sacramento area:
Today [Tuesday, October 14] as I was driving home from work I witnessed and very nice lady stealing one of our signs!!! I quickly made a U turn and followed her to the post office. I parked behind her and approached her and asked "why did you steal our sign???"" She was dumbfounded and answered, "Well it shouldn't have been there"!! I told her that I was so disappointed to see that a very nice upstanding woman like herself would lower herself to steal a sign off a private property."
I said "you have a Obama sign in the back of your car, I don't steal your signs." I said it's funny, but she had "just confirmed why I'm a Republican, we don't steal, we believe in freedom of speech and have integrity!"
She didn't know what to say; she asked who owned the property. I told her some very intelligent people that don't like to be stolen from; could I please have the sign from her back seat. I told her also that I wrote down her license plate of her brand new Lexus, and that if the sign was missing again I would know who to report to the police. I promptly returned the sign! . . .
These people have no shame. It's as if their emotional and moral development suddenly ended at age 2. At one point will the militant gay community and its enablers grow up?
Means-Enders of the left: Stealing Proposition 8 signs in California
by Kurt Schulzke on October 16, 2008
Why can't the anti-Prop 8 crowd play fair? They don't have the arguments, the decency or the integrity to make them. Instead, they resort to childishness or criminality — ranting, punching, kicking and stealing signs. Here's an eye-witness account from the Sacramento area:
Today [Tuesday, October 14] as I was driving home from work I witnessed and very nice lady stealing one of our signs!!! I quickly made a U turn and followed her to the post office. I parked behind her and approached her and asked "why did you steal our sign???"" She was dumbfounded and answered, "Well it shouldn't have been there"!! I told her that I was so disappointed to see that a very nice upstanding woman like herself would lower herself to steal a sign off a private property."
I said "you have a Obama sign in the back of your car, I don't steal your signs." I said it's funny, but she had "just confirmed why I'm a Republican, we don't steal, we believe in freedom of speech and have integrity!"
She didn't know what to say; she asked who owned the property. I told her some very intelligent people that don't like to be stolen from; could I please have the sign from her back seat. I told her also that I wrote down her license plate of her brand new Lexus, and that if the sign was missing again I would know who to report to the police. I promptly returned the sign! . . .
These people have no shame. It's as if their emotional and moral development suddenly ended at age 2. At one point will the militant gay community and its enablers grow up?
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Connecticut Court Creates Same-Sex Marriage
Breaking News: Connecticut Court Creates Same-Sex Marriage
Today the Connecticut Supreme Court ruled 4-3 that the marriage law of that state was unconstitutional and must be redefined to include same-sex couples. The decision ends with a direction to the trial court to issue an injunction against the Department of Public Health, which means that same-sex marriages will begin taking place in that state as soon as the trial court acts.
In Kerrigan & Mock v. Dept. of Public Health, eight gay couples had sued on the grounds that the state's 2005 civil unions law did not provide equal protection under its constitution. The trial court had ruled that the essential equivalence between the state's civil union status and marriage meant there was no constitutional deprivation in not allowing same-sex couples to marry, according to Bill Duncan of the Marriage Law Foundation.
The Supreme Court disagreed, holding that by creating civil unions, the legislature had relegated same-sex couples to "an inferior status in essence, declaring them to be unworthy of the institution of marriage." The majority believed civil unions are not equal because marriage "is an institution of transcendent historical, cultural and social significance."
One dissenting judge argued that the majority opinion was premised on a presumption "that the essence of marriage is a loving, committed relationship between two adults" but the actual purpose "is to privilege and regulate procreative conduct." The dissent also said "a couple that is incapable of engaging in the type of sexual conduct that can result in children is not similarly situated to a couple that is capable of engaging in such conduct."
This is indeed a disappointing loss, but a reminder that civil unions or domestic partnerships can be easily morphed into marriage by the courts.
Friday, October 10, 2008Visit familyleader.net for more articles, news & issues.
Today the Connecticut Supreme Court ruled 4-3 that the marriage law of that state was unconstitutional and must be redefined to include same-sex couples. The decision ends with a direction to the trial court to issue an injunction against the Department of Public Health, which means that same-sex marriages will begin taking place in that state as soon as the trial court acts.
In Kerrigan & Mock v. Dept. of Public Health, eight gay couples had sued on the grounds that the state's 2005 civil unions law did not provide equal protection under its constitution. The trial court had ruled that the essential equivalence between the state's civil union status and marriage meant there was no constitutional deprivation in not allowing same-sex couples to marry, according to Bill Duncan of the Marriage Law Foundation.
The Supreme Court disagreed, holding that by creating civil unions, the legislature had relegated same-sex couples to "an inferior status in essence, declaring them to be unworthy of the institution of marriage." The majority believed civil unions are not equal because marriage "is an institution of transcendent historical, cultural and social significance."
One dissenting judge argued that the majority opinion was premised on a presumption "that the essence of marriage is a loving, committed relationship between two adults" but the actual purpose "is to privilege and regulate procreative conduct." The dissent also said "a couple that is incapable of engaging in the type of sexual conduct that can result in children is not similarly situated to a couple that is capable of engaging in such conduct."
This is indeed a disappointing loss, but a reminder that civil unions or domestic partnerships can be easily morphed into marriage by the courts.
Friday, October 10, 2008Visit familyleader.net for more articles, news & issues.
Pictures From The Auburn Rally!!!
The Rally was a great success! Thanks to all that attended. The following is the email from Keenan Davis, the Committee Chair and Moderator. Continue down for a link to pictures !
"Oh man, oh man,
I am almost speechless to describe the blessings I saw showered on our heads today at the Rally. It was a wondrous sight indeed to see the culmination of so much effort manifest in that wonderful event. I echo Craig’s sentiments at the Rally: let’s turn this effort into VOTES…!!
It was so great to see how the advance publicity was prepared (see the above-the-fold article in the Auburn Journal?), the tables were spread with literature and good cheer, the stage was decked out with plants, flags, banners and musicians, how the three levels of security were so large and in charge, meshed (and vested), polished (include the chrome on the bikes!), gentlemanly and helpful, how the Scouts glowed with their posting the colors, how great the music felt, how gracious everyone was to our trio of brave protesters, how heartfelt and mighty the offered prayers were, how competent and passionate the speakers were, and what an impact the American River College kids made (and what they learned and the boost it gave them). I could go on and on.
If we had held this event in any major city, it could not have been more professional, substantive and inspiring. Estimates of attendees are in the 300 to 400 person range. No one can calculate the strengthening, lifting influence the Rally will have on the attendees, of course. But I have to believe the increased confidence in the cause and heightened awareness of the stakes and consequences in the hearts and minds of the attendees will pay victorious dividends.
The Lord presided over a teamwork miracle today of different faiths, talents, and skills. I can with conviction say He used all of us in His cause.
I know we can feel His approval and, at the same time, hear His still small voice urging us onward. May we continue to share in the rich blessings that come from such efforts, I hope and pray.
Mesha and I are grateful to be a part of such a marvelous team and such a stellar event. Let’s build on this and spread the net even wider for November 4. Thanks again.
Keenan"
Pictures of the Auburn Rally taken by Nathan Johnson.
Thanks Nathan!
.http://s239.photobucket.com/albums/ff305/thungsong/Prop%208%20Rally/?albumview=grid
"Oh man, oh man,
I am almost speechless to describe the blessings I saw showered on our heads today at the Rally. It was a wondrous sight indeed to see the culmination of so much effort manifest in that wonderful event. I echo Craig’s sentiments at the Rally: let’s turn this effort into VOTES…!!
It was so great to see how the advance publicity was prepared (see the above-the-fold article in the Auburn Journal?), the tables were spread with literature and good cheer, the stage was decked out with plants, flags, banners and musicians, how the three levels of security were so large and in charge, meshed (and vested), polished (include the chrome on the bikes!), gentlemanly and helpful, how the Scouts glowed with their posting the colors, how great the music felt, how gracious everyone was to our trio of brave protesters, how heartfelt and mighty the offered prayers were, how competent and passionate the speakers were, and what an impact the American River College kids made (and what they learned and the boost it gave them). I could go on and on.
If we had held this event in any major city, it could not have been more professional, substantive and inspiring. Estimates of attendees are in the 300 to 400 person range. No one can calculate the strengthening, lifting influence the Rally will have on the attendees, of course. But I have to believe the increased confidence in the cause and heightened awareness of the stakes and consequences in the hearts and minds of the attendees will pay victorious dividends.
The Lord presided over a teamwork miracle today of different faiths, talents, and skills. I can with conviction say He used all of us in His cause.
I know we can feel His approval and, at the same time, hear His still small voice urging us onward. May we continue to share in the rich blessings that come from such efforts, I hope and pray.
Mesha and I are grateful to be a part of such a marvelous team and such a stellar event. Let’s build on this and spread the net even wider for November 4. Thanks again.
Keenan"
Pictures of the Auburn Rally taken by Nathan Johnson.
Thanks Nathan!
.http://s239.photobucket.com/albums/ff305/thungsong/Prop%208%20Rally/?albumview=grid
New Meaning to First Grade Field Trips!
In the same week that the No on 8 campaign launched an ad that labeled as "lies" claims that same-sex marriage would be taught in schools to young children, a first grade class took a school-sponsored trip to a gay wedding.
Class surprises lesbian teacher on wedding day
Jill Tucker, Chronicle Staff Writer
Saturday, October 11, 2008
A group of San Francisco first-graders took an unusual field trip to City Hall on Friday to toss rose petals on their just-married lesbian teacher - putting the public school children at the center of a fierce election battle over the fate of same-sex marriage.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/object/article?f=/c/a/2008/10/11/MNFG13F1VG.DTL&o=&type=politics
The 18 Creative Arts Charter School students took a Muni bus and walked a block at noon to toss rose petals and blow bubbles on their just-married teacher Erin Carder and her wife Kerri McCoy, giggling and squealing as they mobbed their teacher with hugs.
Mayor Gavin Newsom, a friend of a friend, officiated.
A parent came up with the idea for the field trip - a surprise for the teacher on her wedding day.
"She's such a dedicated teacher," said the school's interim director Liz Jaroflow.
But there was a question of justifying the field trip academically. Jaroflow decided she could.
"It really is what we call a teachable moment," Jaroflow said, noting the historic significance of same-sex marriage and related civil rights issues. "I think I'm well within the parameters."
Nonetheless, the excursion offers Proposition 8 proponents fresh ammunition for their efforts to outlaw gay marriage in California, offering a real-life incident that echoes their recent television and radio ads.
"It's just utterly unreasonable that a public school field trip would be to a same-sex wedding," said Chip White, press secretary for the Yes on 8 campaign. "This is overt indoctrination of children who are too young to have an understanding of its purpose."
The trip illustrates the message promoted by the campaign in recent days, namely that unless Prop. 8 passes on Nov. 4, children will learn about same-sex marriage in school.
"It shows that not only can it happen, but it has already happened," White said.
California Education Code permits school districts to offer comprehensive sex education, but if they do, they have to "teach respect for marriage and committed relationships."
Parents can excuse their child from all or part of the instruction.
On Friday, McCoy and Carder, both in white, held hands on Newsom's office balcony overlooking the rotunda and recited their vows.
"With this ring, I thee wed!" Carder said, shouting the last word for emphasis.
After traditional photos, the two walked out City Hall's main doors where the students were lined up down the steps with bags of pink rose petals and bottles of bubbles hanging from their necks. McCoy, a conferences services coordinator, was in on the surprise and beamed as the children swarmed around Carder.
The two said they have participated in the campaign against Proposition 8 and planned to travel around San Francisco on Friday afternoon in a motorized trolley car with "Just Married" and "Vote No on 8" banners.
The two met on a dance floor two years ago.
"This is one girl I can honestly say deserves happiness, and it came in the form of Kerri," said Carder's friend Dani Starelli.
Creative Arts administrators and parents acknowledged that the field trip might be controversial, but they didn't see the big deal. Same-sex marriage is legal, they noted.
"How many days in school are they going to remember?" asked parent Mark Lipsett. "This is a day they'll definitely remember."
Carder's students said they were happy to see their new teacher married.
"She's a really nice teacher. She's the best," said 6-year-old Chava Novogrodsky-Godt, wearing a "No on 8" button on her shirt. "I want her to have a good wedding."
Chava's mothers said they are getting married in two weeks.
The students' parents are planning to make a video with the children describing what marriage is to them.
Marriage, 6-year-old Nolan Alexander said Friday, is "people falling in love."
It means, he added, "You stay with someone the rest of your life."
As is the case with all field trips, parents had to give their permission and could choose to opt out of the trip. Two families did. Those children spent the duration of the 90-minute field trip back at school with another first-grade class, the interim director said.
"As far as I'm concerned, it's not controversial for me," Jaroflow said. "It's certainly an issue I would be willing to put my job on the line for."
E-mail Jill Tucker at jtucker@sfchronicle.com.
This article appeared on page A - 1 of the San Francisco Chronicle
Class surprises lesbian teacher on wedding day
Jill Tucker, Chronicle Staff Writer
Saturday, October 11, 2008
A group of San Francisco first-graders took an unusual field trip to City Hall on Friday to toss rose petals on their just-married lesbian teacher - putting the public school children at the center of a fierce election battle over the fate of same-sex marriage.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/object/article?f=/c/a/2008/10/11/MNFG13F1VG.DTL&o=&type=politics
The 18 Creative Arts Charter School students took a Muni bus and walked a block at noon to toss rose petals and blow bubbles on their just-married teacher Erin Carder and her wife Kerri McCoy, giggling and squealing as they mobbed their teacher with hugs.
Mayor Gavin Newsom, a friend of a friend, officiated.
A parent came up with the idea for the field trip - a surprise for the teacher on her wedding day.
"She's such a dedicated teacher," said the school's interim director Liz Jaroflow.
But there was a question of justifying the field trip academically. Jaroflow decided she could.
"It really is what we call a teachable moment," Jaroflow said, noting the historic significance of same-sex marriage and related civil rights issues. "I think I'm well within the parameters."
Nonetheless, the excursion offers Proposition 8 proponents fresh ammunition for their efforts to outlaw gay marriage in California, offering a real-life incident that echoes their recent television and radio ads.
"It's just utterly unreasonable that a public school field trip would be to a same-sex wedding," said Chip White, press secretary for the Yes on 8 campaign. "This is overt indoctrination of children who are too young to have an understanding of its purpose."
The trip illustrates the message promoted by the campaign in recent days, namely that unless Prop. 8 passes on Nov. 4, children will learn about same-sex marriage in school.
"It shows that not only can it happen, but it has already happened," White said.
California Education Code permits school districts to offer comprehensive sex education, but if they do, they have to "teach respect for marriage and committed relationships."
Parents can excuse their child from all or part of the instruction.
On Friday, McCoy and Carder, both in white, held hands on Newsom's office balcony overlooking the rotunda and recited their vows.
"With this ring, I thee wed!" Carder said, shouting the last word for emphasis.
After traditional photos, the two walked out City Hall's main doors where the students were lined up down the steps with bags of pink rose petals and bottles of bubbles hanging from their necks. McCoy, a conferences services coordinator, was in on the surprise and beamed as the children swarmed around Carder.
The two said they have participated in the campaign against Proposition 8 and planned to travel around San Francisco on Friday afternoon in a motorized trolley car with "Just Married" and "Vote No on 8" banners.
The two met on a dance floor two years ago.
"This is one girl I can honestly say deserves happiness, and it came in the form of Kerri," said Carder's friend Dani Starelli.
Creative Arts administrators and parents acknowledged that the field trip might be controversial, but they didn't see the big deal. Same-sex marriage is legal, they noted.
"How many days in school are they going to remember?" asked parent Mark Lipsett. "This is a day they'll definitely remember."
Carder's students said they were happy to see their new teacher married.
"She's a really nice teacher. She's the best," said 6-year-old Chava Novogrodsky-Godt, wearing a "No on 8" button on her shirt. "I want her to have a good wedding."
Chava's mothers said they are getting married in two weeks.
The students' parents are planning to make a video with the children describing what marriage is to them.
Marriage, 6-year-old Nolan Alexander said Friday, is "people falling in love."
It means, he added, "You stay with someone the rest of your life."
As is the case with all field trips, parents had to give their permission and could choose to opt out of the trip. Two families did. Those children spent the duration of the 90-minute field trip back at school with another first-grade class, the interim director said.
"As far as I'm concerned, it's not controversial for me," Jaroflow said. "It's certainly an issue I would be willing to put my job on the line for."
E-mail Jill Tucker at jtucker@sfchronicle.com.
This article appeared on page A - 1 of the San Francisco Chronicle
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