Prop 8 Protest Information Thread

[Gn2Dlnd]

Originally Posted by Tenigma

I read the following with interest:

Four Lessons Gay Marriage Actvists Must Learn From Obama

from Huffington Post by Lee Stranahan

I don't quite agree with everything in this editorial. For instance, I think the protests are quite valuable. As I've said, they've given me the opportunity to engage with people standing on the sidelines and have conversations I can't have from behind my farmer's market stand. Also, and I think this is crucial, the rallies have given us a place to actually come together as a group. People who aren't Gay may think that we all watch Ellen or Logo, or go to the same bars, or even live in the same neighborhoods. Not so. There is no central Gay rallying point when something goes down, except, as far as I know, the corner of San Vicente and Santa Monica. There is no "Gay leadership." What is coming out of these rallies is a desire to organize, and an effective use of the internet and cell phone technology that we didn't have during the AB101 marches. Since this is the first time a presidential campaign has used these things effectively enough to win, pardon us for being a bit behind the curve. But don't worry, our adaptation will be quick, and, as with all things Gays pick up (and this may have a lot to do with the fact that we're, by nature and by circumstance, extremely self-sufficient), we'll do it better.

[Morrigoon]

Well, the event at South Coast Plaza was much smaller, about 30 people. Still, that's enough to make an impression, standing on the corner. I reused one of my pre-vote signs that said "Prop HATE" and had a huge 8 in a slashed circle. Later I bought a new posterboard for whatever my next sign need is. There have been so many great suggestions I feel like my old signs are, well, old.

[Morrigoon]

The info on upcoming protests is pretty well known. The OC register mentioned the Saddleback one in an article already. Do not be surprised to see counter-demonstrators.

Incidentally, here are their service times (from their website): Sunday 9:00*, 11:15 a.m., 4:30, 6:30, & 8:30** p.m.

In case, you know, you wanna be there when they'll see you

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by Morrigoon

Incidentally, here are their service times (from their website): Sunday 9:00*, 11:15 a.m., 4:30, 6:30, & 8:30** p.m.

The scheduled start time is 10AM, which seems perfect as it should be just before the 9:00 service lets out, so we'll get them going, and then the 11:15 crowd will be arriving.

Dunno if I was the only one, but I spent some time yesterday afternoon emailing every local news outlet I could think of with info on Saddleback to be sure the word got out. Yay!

Wish we could have been in Costa Mesa. We were all ready to go when we realized that in the excitement of actually finding stuff in OC we, Prudence's game night had slipped our minds (and I'm glad we remembered that because it was a fabulous night and a welcome respite from confronting the H8). Just means we'll have even more pent up for them Saddlebackians tomorrow.

[Gemini Cricket]

So very awesome!
I love the signs LoTters!

I'm making one for tonight. Got to think of something good.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

You guys are awesome! Great signs.

[JWBear]

My poor aching feet.....

It was fun. A little scary at the end, with the police and their riot gear and the people sitting in the middle of the street. But all went well.

[€uroMeinke]

Here's coverage on the Long Beach march from the Press Telegram

[Isaac]

Originally Posted by €uroMeinke

Here's coverage on the Long Beach march from the Press Telegram

Looks like we got the attention of the LA Times, CBS2 News, ABC7, and CNN.

[JWBear]

Originally Posted by Isaac

Looks like we got the attention of the LA Times, CBS2 News, ABC7, and CNN.

The CNN article has this quote from Cardinal Mahoney:

Proposition 8 is not against any group in our society.

Hello??? WTF???