Saturday, 8. November 2008, 19:03:39
Church of Latter Day Saints, ballot initiatives, discrimination, campaign finance
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Lest one become overly elated at the election of Barack Obama for President (racism ain't over, by the way-- we come a long way, but we ain't come that far, baby...), let it be remembered that California, reputed to be the most liberal state in the nation, voted for a Constitutional Amendment to BAN same-sex marriage, with black voters (who came out to vote in record numbers to support Barack Obama) leading the way.
By the way, this ballot initiative on the California ballot was primarily financed by interests from the state of Utah. The Church of Latter Day Saints (LDS-- Mormons) seem to be vitally concerned with the sanctity of marriage, defining it as the union of a man and (one or more) woman (women).