Protect Our Community!

[Ivana Olson]

People are forgetting when they argue this that it also affects Man/Woman 
relationships as well. Even if you are against gay marriage (and I don't 
care if you are or aren't right now) this Proposition will affect unmarried 
couples of any type. The only way they can 'punish' gay couples is to take 
away the rights of ALL unmarried couples. Meaning no more common-law 
marriage, less help for domestic violence issues and it cuts all other 
benefits that unmarried couples have now.

I agree.. NO on 107!



----Original Message Follows----
From: "Michelle Steinberg" <malka16 at cox.net>
Reply-To: central-city-discuss at gcna.info
To: <central-city-discuss at gcna.info>
Subject: Protect Our Community!
Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2006 19:37:04 -0700

No on Prop 107!



                    
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                   As the election draws near, Arizona voters will soon be 
deciding whether or not to put discrimination in the Arizona Constitution.  
The LGBT community has a tremendous opportunity to come together to oppose 
Proposition 107, which would ban gay marriage and any form of domestic 
partnerships.  Let's Unite Against Prop 107!

                   Don't be fooled into thinking that this amendment 
wouldn't affect you personally.  Even though LGBT people don't have marriage 
equality now that doesn't mean we should ignore this ballot measure.  This 
is a mean-spirited initiative that is using our community - you and me! - as 
a scare tactic to raise money and motivate extremists to go to the polls.

                   And...don't forget...this initiative will take away 
domestic partner benefits from gay and lesbian couples.  This initiative 
would make it illegal for any government agency to recognize domestic 
partnerships or offer same-sex partners health care.  Universities would be 
prohibited from allowing same-sex partners to share in employee benefits, 
such as health care or tuition discounts.  Prop 107 would also discourage 
employers from offering same-sex partner benefits, and most likely will 
scare major corporations with progressive employee policies from setting up 
shop in Arizona.  These frightening outcomes have happened in other states 
that have passed marriage bans so we know it's true and they will happen.

                   Don't let this happen...PROTECT OUR COMMUNITY.

                   GET INVOLVED!!!

                   First, please send this message far and wide to your 
friends, family and associates.  We need to get the word out!

                   Second, attend a special community forum to learn about 
working in the metro-Phoenix area to educate and motivate our own LGBT 
community. Bring your energy, enthusiasm and ideas with you - and be ready 
to sign up for volunteer activities targeted to LGBT voters.  This important 
meeting will be held on Tuesday, Sept 26th from 6pm to 8pm at the Community 
Church of Hope, 4121 N 7th Ave in Phoenix.  Entrance and parking lot is off 
of 6th Ave.  Contact Amy Kobeta at amyk at ahrf.org or (602) 650-0902 for info.

                   If you can't attend but would still like to get involved, 
contact Amy to sign-up for LGBT volunteer activities, or contact Kendra 
Lieby at the Arizona Together campaign headquarters at (602) 254-6401 or 
kleiby at aztogether.org for other volunteer opportunities.


                   Third, go to www.aztogether.org and make a generous 
donation.

                   Thank you,
                   Amy Kobeta
                   Director of Public Affairs
                   Arizona Human Rights Foundation
                   in partnership with the Vote with Unity coalition




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