[T]he author of the original “Six Consequences” memo, Glen Greener, doesn’t seem to be doing this out of altruism.

According to the California Secretary of State’s website, Greener has received more than $15,000 in travel and consulting fees from ProtectMarriage.com…

If Republicans Against 8 had that kind of money, we’d be using it to communicate directly to Republican voters–help us reach that goal today!

The ad contends the court ruling opens the way for people to be sued over personal beliefs, but California law already prohibits discrimination against anyone based on race, religion, gender or sexual orientation.

As for churches losing their tax status, the Supreme Court ruling stated “no religion will be required to change its religious policies or practices with regard to same-sex couples.”

California law also prohibits public schools from teaching students anything about health and family issues against the will of their parents.

The same people who claim that Proposition 8 is “simple” have to muddy the issue to get voters to support it.  No one can be sued for their beliefs–they can only be sued for their actions.

Churches can continue to recognize couples as they wish, and as they have for decades.  They can lose their tax status for overtly engaging in political campaigning, or if they otherwise engage in business activities beyond their charitable purposes.

And someone needs to tell me how exactly one would “teach” gay marriage in public schools…

Proposition 8 is about taking away the fundamental rights of Californians.  Nothing more, nothing less.

• “Public Schools will teach that homosexuality and same-sex marriage are normal and acceptable-and if you disagree, you are a bigot.”

  FALSE.  Proposition 8 says nothing about public schools.  Local curricula are set by local school boards in California.  If a parent objects to what’s being taught in the classroom on religious or moral grounds, they cal always opt their children out.

• “Churches will be required to perform homosexual marriage ceremonies or face prosecution under anti-discrimination laws.”

  FALSE. Churches were performing same-sex weddings for decades regardless of whether they were recognized by law.  Similarly, the Catholic Church is not required to recognize civil divorces, nor will it ever be.

• “Businesses will be prosecuted for not participating in homosexual ceremonies.”

  FALSE.  Proposition 8 says nothing about what businesses may or may not do.  Non-discrimination laws already on the books require that any service offered to the public by a business must be offered to everyone.  Are the proponents of Proposition 8 asking that we repeal our non-discrimination laws?

• “Married couples will no longer be considered “bride and groom,” but “Party A and Party B.”

  FALSE. Whereas marriage licenses in California are no longer gender-specific, married couples may call themselves whatever they want.  That’s a constitutional right–something proponents of Prop 8 don’t seem to have much respect for.

• “The role of parents will be diminished.”

  FALSE. Already, 71% of children growing up in California live in non-traditional families.  Why deny the children of gay and lesbian couples the joy of having their parents’ love recognized by the State?

Proponents of Proposition 8 say it’s simple–but then they must twist the truth in order to scare voters.

Prop 8 is simple–it’s an assault of our constitutional freedoms as Californians.

Their purpose is to convince Republicans to vote against Proposition 8 and publicize famous Republicans who are in opposition to the marriage amendment.

A lot of Republicans are against Prop. 8. People like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mary Cheney, Ward Connerly, and Dennis Miller understand why Prop. 8 goes against traditional GOP values.  So do many regular Republicans like you.

Please take the time to surf around and see why they’re against Prop 8 before you fire off that angry email Karen asked you to send.

Do you agree with these Republicans? Do you oppose greater government oversight of our personal lives? Stand up for conservative values and become another Republican Against 8!