I'm really not a political person... I don't like to talk about politics! But tonight I'm feeling extremely worried and passionate about a proposition passing here in CA and really feel the need to do as much as I can to help it get passed. My main concern is my children - I want to be the one to teach them about marriage, not the school. My friends who live here know what this proposition is about... for those who do not, the amendment says "Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid and recognized in California." I have already walked door to door, made phone calls, made donations (not as much as the NOT so sexy anymore Brad Pitt has AGAINST this prop) and now want to share on my blog. Please watch this video if you have any doubt about why this prop needs to be passed...
http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1815825713/bctid1819819843If you still have doubt, read below...
Below are Six Consequences the Coalition Has Identified If Proposition 8 Fails:
1. Children in public schools will have to be taught that same-sex marriage is just as good as traditional marriage.
The California Education Code already requires that health education classes instruct children about marriage.
Therefore, unless Proposition 8 passes, children will be taught that marriage is between any two adults regardless of gender. There will be serious clashes between the secular school system and the right of parents to teach their children their own values and beliefs.
2. Churches may be sued over their tax exempt status if they refuse to allow same-sex marriage ceremonies in their religious buildings open to the public. Ask whether your pastor, priest, minister, bishop, or rabbi is ready to perform such marriages in your chapels and sanctuaries.
3. Religious adoption agencies will be challenged by government agencies to give up their long-held right to place children only in homes with both a mother and a father. Catholic Charities in Boston already closed its doors in Massachusetts because courts legalized same sex marriage there.
4. Religions that sponsor private schools with married student housing may be required to provide housing for same- sex couples, even if counter to church doctrine, or risk lawsuits over tax exemptions and related benefits.
5. Minister who preach against same-sex marriages may be sued for hate speech and rish government fines. It already happened in Canada, a country that legalized gay marriage. A recent Faliornia court held that municipal employees may not say: "traditional marriage," or "family values" because,after the same-sex marriage case, it is "hate speech."
6. It will cost you money. This change in the definition of marriage will bring a cascade of lawsuits, including some already lost (e.g., photographers cannot now refuse to photograph gay marriages, doctors cannot now refuse to perform artificial insemination of gays even given other willing doctors). Even if courts eventually find a favor of a defender of traditional marriage (highly improbable given today's activist judges), think of the money-your money- that will be spent on such legal battles.
And think of all the unintended consequences that we cannot even foresee at this time. Where will it end?
It's your children, your grandchildren, your money, and your liberties.
Lets work together to protect them.
Brandon's birthday was on Sunday... but we started his birthday on Thursday by celebrating at the Melting Pot! Yummy! If you've never been... you HAVE to try it! Fondue heaven! But I'm so bummed because I forgot my camera so we have no pictures from the event ! But I got a few shots of his little family party we had on Sunday. He requested a chocolate cake with pudding in the middle. So I made that with homemade cream cheese frosting with a little orange food coloring to make it a little Halloweeny! The kids decorated the rest of the cake! Happy Birthday babe - we love you!
Jack and Hannah
Nater! 
