Stolen Prop 8 Signs… be the bigger man!
by Christopher on Oct.26, 2008, under News, Politics, World Events
So the battle is still running hot here in California and Prop 8 has become a huge issue in recent weeks. The fight isn’t over and we need all the support we can get to help this item to pass.
The other day I went around Elk Grove and put up five or so “Yes on 8″ signs. By the next evening three of them were gone and one of those three had been replaced with a “No on 8″ sign. I understand that this is a big issue, but that doesn’t give someone the right to take down a sign because they disagree with the issue. I don’t see people taking down signs for mayorial canidates or school board canidates. I had the urge to return and remove the one sign that had replaced my own, but I realized then, that I would be guilty of the same act that I was condemning someone else of. In the end, I let it be, allowing whomever stole my sign, access to their freedom of speech. I’ll just continue to exercise mine and place more signs.
If you face similar issues please read the following: (continue reading…)
LDS Temple to be Built in Rome, Italy
by Christopher on Oct.09, 2008, under Mission, News, Personal, World Events
I was so happy to hear the new of a temple to be built in Rome. I was sitting on the couch watching conference with Christiana, Justin, and a few of their friends. We were making waffles and listening to the first session of conference. President Monson starts to announce the new temples and a thought crosses my mind… could Italy be so fortunate? Finally at the end of the list, he said it. My hands shot into the air, and then a wave of emotion came over me. Italy will have a Temple of it’s own. Missionaries have worked so hard to help the members prepare themselves for a temple. That work has finally paid off. Tears came to my eyes as I realized what it all meant. I still get tears as I write this post. Here is the official news article released by the church… (continue reading…)
What Will Happen if Prop 8 Fails?
by Christopher on Oct.06, 2008, under Personal, Politics, Reflections, World Events
Take a look at the video. It tells the story of a family in Massachusetts who had to deal with their Kindergartner aged son being taught about same-sex marriage in the classroom. However before we get there I would like to share a quote from something my friend Kimberly authored:
Please understand that this is not an anti-gay or a minority rights issue. The issue is the need for clarification of the definition of marriage, so that practices, such as same-sex marriages and behaviors, stay out of the public school curriculum. Such a definition would not affect, change or withhold any rights or liberties granted to domestic partnerships or civil unions; nor would such a definition discourage the acceptance of how others choose to live their lives or organize their own families. Homosexual couples would still have all the same legal rights and privileges as any other heterosexual married couple. Defining marriage as only being recognized between a man and a woman simply keeps the State from requiring teachers to teach our children about it without a parent’s knowledge or permission.
Please consider the implications that come with this Proposition. Realize that I know people who are homosexual but that I do not hate them. I simply stand for Marriage and I stand for family. Vote yes on 8 so that the following will be added to the constitution of the state of California
“Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid and recognized in California
Thats all there is to it folks!
Protect Marriage – Yes on 8
by Christopher on Sep.23, 2008, under Personal
Proposition 8 places into the California Constitution the same language that voters already passed by 61% of the vote in 2000. This is necessary to overturn an outrageous California Supreme Court decision that overturned Proposition 22.
About Proposition 8
Proposition 8 is simple and straightforward. It contains the same 14 words that were previously approved in 2000 by over 61% of California voters: “Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California.”
Because four activist judges in San Francisco wrongly overturned the people’s vote, we need to pass this measure as a constitutional amendment to restore the definition of marriage as between a man and a woman.
Voting YES on Proposition 8 does 3 simple things:
It restores the definition of marriage to what the vast majority of California voters already approved and what Californians agree should be supported, not undermined.
It overturns the outrageous decision of four activist Supreme Court judges who ignored the will of the people.
It protects our children from being taught in public schools that “same-sex marriage” is the same as traditional marriage, and prevents other consequences to Californians who will be forced to not just be tolerant of gay lifestyles, but face mandatory compliance regardless of their personal beliefs.
A good example of true forgiveness….
by Christopher on Aug.13, 2008, under Personal, Reflections
I was on my way to fill up with gas at 10:15pm last night knowing that I wouldn’t have time this morning to do so when I witnessed a sad event. As I was on Elk Grove Blvd. heading towards I-5 a dog darted across the road and was hit by the van that was in front of me and in the lane closest to the right side of the road. To spare the details, it was hit in such a way that I didn’t expect it to survive. The van pulled over, and I along with it just to make sure the driver was okay and to check on the dog. It was instinct, when someone or something gets hurt… you stop! The lady got out of her car and we walked back to where the dog was. Only… there was another woman already there; the owner! We came to find out that she (the owner) is a homeless woman that was simply walking her dog before they bedded down for the evening over next to the freeway. We walked up and she was pulling the dog off the road onto the grass, clutching it’s body and trying to revive the poor creature. We asked if we could do anything but she was in alot of shock. We called the Elk Grove Police and an officer responded a few minutes later to check on the scene. He took a look at the dog, felt for a pulse and then made a call into Animal Control to send their van. Meanwhile, I went to the Arco AM/PM and bought the owner a few things to eat and something to drink. She looked like she was a little low on funds and so I figured that when she got hungry it could help. (continue reading…)
