A Prop 8 challenge for swankers - Page 12

Strangler Lewis · 10-23-2008, 12:32 PM

Lawrence v. Texas would be the most direct precedent. Beyond saying that there was no rational basis for criminalizing gay sex, the majority spoke at some length about the personal nature of the decision of whom to love. It would seem odd to say that the personal decision of whom to love is only respected to the extent that you can't be thrown in jail for it but that it does not extend to the stabilizing institution of marriage.

Morrigoon · 10-23-2008, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

But isn't that just preaching to the choir?

Choir members gotta show up on Sunday if anyone's going to hear them sing.

Morrigoon · 10-23-2008, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Strangler Lewis

Lawrence v. Texas would be the most direct precedent. Beyond saying that there was no rational basis for criminalizing gay sex, the majority spoke at some length about the personal nature of the decision of whom to love. It would seem odd to say that the personal decision of whom to love is only respected to the extent that you can't be thrown in jail for it but that it does not extend to the stabilizing institution of marriage.

SL! That was the other court case I was trying to think of, you darling you!

Gemini Cricket · 10-23-2008, 04:19 PM

1. Lies.
2. Threats:

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“On October 20, 2008, I received a certified-mail letter for the Prop 8 campaign requesting I withdraw my support of Equality California (EQCA) and demanding that I donate the same amount of money that I donated to the NO on Prop 8 campaign,” said Jim Abbott, Managing Partner of Abbott & Associates/Abbott Realty Group of San Diego, Calif. “The Prop 8 letter was very threatening if I chose to continue to fully exercise my right to support the NO on Prop 8 campaign.”
“This type of outrageous scare tactic from Prop 8 is intolerable. As a business owner, practicing Catholic, and civic leader who has served on the EQCA board for nearly three years, I believe in equality and rights for all...especially for my employees, 25 percent of whom are LGBT,” Abbott said.

Source

Ghoulish Delight · 10-23-2008, 04:23 PM

My opinion of AT&T, Comcast, Time Warner, Abbott and Associates, and California Association of Club Executives has gone up.

Kevy Baby · 10-23-2008, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

1. Lies.
2. Threats:
Source

I am just stunned. I have no words. I WILL spreads this around to everyone, regardless of who I might piss off.

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

My opinion of AT&T, Comcast, Time Warner, Abbott and Associates, and California Association of Club Executives has gone up.

~~I can guess why, but por que?~~

Never mind, I missed one page of the PDF.

Ghoulish Delight · 10-23-2008, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

I am just stunned. I have no words. I WILL spreads this around to everyone, regardless of who I might piss off.

I can guess why, but por que?

There's a PDF of the letter Abbott received, as well as a copy of the list of contributors to Equality Califonia (above).

Strangler Lewis · 10-23-2008, 04:33 PM

It's an interesting issue, but that could be extortion. He should send the letter to the San Diego D.A. and, when they refuse to look into it, Jerry Brown. He should also, of course, say, fine, publish away.

Kevy Baby · 10-23-2008, 05:00 PM

What I really wish I could do is picket the Yes on H8 offices. But then I would have to go to Sacramento and that just isn't worth it.

BarTopDancer · 10-23-2008, 06:10 PM

The Yes on 8 people are up and down OSO pkwy and Alicia.

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Strangler Lewis Doing The Job Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In a state Posts: 3,956	Lawrence v. Texas would be the most direct precedent. Beyond saying that there was no rational basis for criminalizing gay sex, the majority spoke at some length about the personal nature of the decision of whom to love. It would seem odd to say that the personal decision of whom to love is only respected to the extent that you can't be thrown in jail for it but that it does not extend to the stabilizing institution of marriage. __________________ Live now-pay later. Diner's Club!
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10-23-2008, 04:33 PM	#118
Strangler Lewis Doing The Job Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In a state Posts: 3,956	It's an interesting issue, but that could be extortion. He should send the letter to the San Diego D.A. and, when they refuse to look into it, Jerry Brown. He should also, of course, say, fine, publish away. __________________ Live now-pay later. Diner's Club!
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Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	What I really wish I could do is picket the Yes on H8 offices. But then I would have to go to Sacramento and that just isn't worth it. __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	The Yes on 8 people are up and down OSO pkwy and Alicia. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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