Equal Rights, Now
- da: Emily Stauffer
- destinatario: California Supreme Court Justices: The Honorable Ronald M. George, The Honorable Marvin R. Baxter, The Honorable Ming W. Chin, The Honorable Carol A. Corrigan, The Honorable Joyce L. Kennard, The Honorable Carlos R. Moreno, The Honorable Kathryn Mickle We
We, the undersigned, are worried by the recent passage of Proposition 8. We are proud citizens of the United States, and we treasure our shared rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. We are voters, taxpayers, and patriots. We are gay, straight, trans-gendered, and queer citizens, and we call on you to take action. We are concerned citizens living all over the United States, and we know that California has the ability to stand up for what is right and set an example to the country and the world that freedom and respect are fundamental parts of the great State of California.
Proposition 8 takes away the rights of millions of people to take part in the civil institution of marriage. This is a service provided by the State of California to its citizens- a service that, with the acceptance of Proposition 8, is now being refused to citizens because of their sexual orientation.
It is true that California offers uncommonly generous state rights to couples with domestic partnerships. However, a civil service which is reserved for a specific set of people (such as domestic partnerships which are reserved only for non-heterosexual couples and heterosexual couples over 62 years of age) is neither fair nor enough. It is unjust to separate civic services for a minority group, as separate-but-equal is a policy that has proven itself unjust time and again.
It is absolutely inappropriate and unconscionable that a minor majority be given the opportunity to vote away the rights of millions of equal citizens. Had citizens in Topeka, Kansas been given the opportunity to simply vote to revoke the decision of the Supreme Court in the case of Brown vs. The Board of Education, then the struggle for equal rights and protection under the law might never have changed our country for the undeniable better.
It is the responsibility of the government to uphold the rights and intentions on which this country was founded, with Liberty and Justice for All. It is the duty of the governing body to take the lead in protecting its citizens when the whims of the mob endanger their rights. Equal respect and dignity of marriage is a basic civil right, and we strongly urge you to do what is right and protect the rights of all people.
All families deserve respect and support, and our families are no different in this regard. We believe that our children deserve to live in a state and country that enables their right to two legal, loving parents.
Thank You for taking the time to listen to our petition. We trust that you will do all in your power to protect our rights and our families by repealing Proposition 8.
Proposition 8 takes away the rights of millions of people to take part in the civil institution of marriage. This is a service provided by the State of California to its citizens- a service that, with the acceptance of Proposition 8, is now being refused to citizens because of their sexual orientation.
It is true that California offers uncommonly generous state rights to couples with domestic partnerships. However, a civil service which is reserved for a specific set of people (such as domestic partnerships which are reserved only for non-heterosexual couples and heterosexual couples over 62 years of age) is neither fair nor enough. It is unjust to separate civic services for a minority group, as separate-but-equal is a policy that has proven itself unjust time and again.
It is absolutely inappropriate and unconscionable that a minor majority be given the opportunity to vote away the rights of millions of equal citizens. Had citizens in Topeka, Kansas been given the opportunity to simply vote to revoke the decision of the Supreme Court in the case of Brown vs. The Board of Education, then the struggle for equal rights and protection under the law might never have changed our country for the undeniable better.
It is the responsibility of the government to uphold the rights and intentions on which this country was founded, with Liberty and Justice for All. It is the duty of the governing body to take the lead in protecting its citizens when the whims of the mob endanger their rights. Equal respect and dignity of marriage is a basic civil right, and we strongly urge you to do what is right and protect the rights of all people.
All families deserve respect and support, and our families are no different in this regard. We believe that our children deserve to live in a state and country that enables their right to two legal, loving parents.
Thank You for taking the time to listen to our petition. We trust that you will do all in your power to protect our rights and our families by repealing Proposition 8.
We, the undersigned, are worried by the recent passage of Proposition 8. We are proud citizens of the United States, and we treasure our shared rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. We are voters, taxpayers, and patriots. We are gay, straight, trans-gendered, and queer citizens, and we call on you to take action. We are concerned citizens living all over the United States, and we know that California has the ability to stand up for what is right and set an example to the country and the world that freedom and respect are fundamental parts of the great State of California.
Proposition 8 takes away the rights of millions of people to take part in the civil institution of marriage. This is a service provided by the State of California to its citizens- a service that, with the acceptance of Proposition 8, is now being refused to citizens because of their sexual orientation.
It is true that California offers uncommonly generous state rights to couples with domestic partnerships. However, a civil service which is reserved for a specific set of people (such as domestic partnerships which are reserved only for non-heterosexual couples and heterosexual couples over 62 years of age) is neither fair nor enough. It is unjust to separate civic services for a minority group, as separate-but-equal is a policy that has proven itself unjust time and again.
It is absolutely inappropriate and unconscionable that a minor majority be given the opportunity to vote away the rights of millions of equal citizens. Had citizens in Topeka, Kansas been given the opportunity to simply vote to revoke the decision of the Supreme Court in the case of Brown vs. The Board of Education, then the struggle for equal rights and protection under the law might never have changed our country for the undeniable better.
It is the responsibility of the government to uphold the rights and intentions on which this country was founded, with Liberty and Justice for All. It is the duty of the governing body to take the lead in protecting its citizens when the whims of the mob endanger their rights. Equal respect and dignity of marriage is a basic civil right, and we strongly urge you to do what is right and protect the rights of all people.
All families deserve respect and support, and our families are no different in this regard. We believe that our children deserve to live in a state and country that enables their right to two legal, loving parents.
Thank You for taking the time to listen to our petition. We trust that you will do all in your power to protect our rights and our families by repealing Proposition 8.
Firma la petizioneFirma la petizioneProposition 8 takes away the rights of millions of people to take part in the civil institution of marriage. This is a service provided by the State of California to its citizens- a service that, with the acceptance of Proposition 8, is now being refused to citizens because of their sexual orientation.
It is true that California offers uncommonly generous state rights to couples with domestic partnerships. However, a civil service which is reserved for a specific set of people (such as domestic partnerships which are reserved only for non-heterosexual couples and heterosexual couples over 62 years of age) is neither fair nor enough. It is unjust to separate civic services for a minority group, as separate-but-equal is a policy that has proven itself unjust time and again.
It is absolutely inappropriate and unconscionable that a minor majority be given the opportunity to vote away the rights of millions of equal citizens. Had citizens in Topeka, Kansas been given the opportunity to simply vote to revoke the decision of the Supreme Court in the case of Brown vs. The Board of Education, then the struggle for equal rights and protection under the law might never have changed our country for the undeniable better.
It is the responsibility of the government to uphold the rights and intentions on which this country was founded, with Liberty and Justice for All. It is the duty of the governing body to take the lead in protecting its citizens when the whims of the mob endanger their rights. Equal respect and dignity of marriage is a basic civil right, and we strongly urge you to do what is right and protect the rights of all people.
All families deserve respect and support, and our families are no different in this regard. We believe that our children deserve to live in a state and country that enables their right to two legal, loving parents.
Thank You for taking the time to listen to our petition. We trust that you will do all in your power to protect our rights and our families by repealing Proposition 8.
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