The California Marriage Protection Amendment
“Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California.”
Prop 8 is, in essence, Prop 22 of 2000. They contain the same 14 words, but Prop 8 cannot be overturned, like Prop 22 was. Prop 8 is a Californian constitutional amendment.
Prop 22 was passed by over 61% of Californian voters.
Four judges in the California Supreme Court (from San Francisco) voted down Prop 22 after it was passed.
This overturns the majority’s view of marriage to be only between a man and a woman.
Prop 8 restores the principle of marriage; it’s not an attack on the gay lifestyle. Prop 8 doesn’t remove any partnership rights or benefits.
“Domestic partners shall have the same rights, protection, and benefits” as married spouses. (Family Code § 297.5.)
Prop 8 doesn’t change this.
Teachers can be required to instruct their students (starting from kindergarten) about marriage. (Education Code § 51890.)
Unless, Prop 8 is passed, legislation can require teachers teach young children there is no difference between traditional and gay marriage.
Gay marriage is an issue for parents to discuss when they deem necessary. This issue shouldn’t be forced on families against their will.
If gay activists want to establish same-sex marriage as law, they should propose a proposition to be voted upon.
Restores the definition of marriage Overturns the Supreme Court ruling on Prop 22 Helps protect children from early exposure to homosexual interactions