How supporters of Prop. 8 are using lies

"Churches won't get tax cuts anymore if prop 8 doesn't pass."FALSE: Churches will not suffer any financial burdens if prop 8 does or doesn't pass-- the proposition doesn't affect it. Don't worrryyy lol you still get your money ;)

"“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?

**information provided by Vote no on Prop. 8 @ San Francisco State University