Dear Governor Schwarzenegger – Opponents of AB 43 say that hating gay people is necessary to keep their kids from becoming gay. Apparently the terror of having the snot beaten out of them will discourage lusty thoughts. We know the statistics: homophobia…Read More »
Dear Governor Schwarzenegger – I just read again today about how much it costs California to ban gays from marriage. There is the $16 Billion windfall in tourism and commerce, then an ongoing $24 Million each year by closing access to means-tested…Read More »
Dear Governor Schwarzenegger – I’m writing to you today about the attached CNN article describing how Orange County resident Ron Garber must continue to pay alimony even though his ex-wife has entered a new legal relationship. The judge ruled that her domestic…Read More »
Dear Governor Schwarzenegger – A small but vocal minority have found a lucrative industry in convincing people that marriage is only between a man and a woman. They often forget the rest – that a marriage more importantly refers to two people…Read More »
Dear Governor Schwarzenegger – Through my parenting group, I know several gay couples who have adopted children that were either abused or unwanted. I wish these foster parents could get married. It would provide a stronger legal framework and access to services;…Read More »
Dear Governor Schwarzenegger – The religious right is mounting a huge campaign to meddle with my family and block gay marriage for a very long time. Anybody with the brains God gave geese knows this is driven by fear and ignorance rather…Read More »
Dear Governor Schwarzenegger, Every day I thank God that I have the freedom to fall in love and start a family. If we didn’t have Domestic Partnership in California, I wouldn’t be living here. Thank you for making sure that all Californians…Read More »
In order to (legally) employ a household worker (a nanny) we have to complete a California form DE1-HW Registration Form for Employers of Household Workers. Section “E” of the form asks for the “Type of Organization” and offers the options of [_]…Read More »
Today’s letter was inspired by John Henning and Mike Roth’s documentary film Saving Marriage. In one scene, one of the heterosexual characters affected by marriage explains “my wedding was the most wonderful day of my life. It is the most wonderful day…Read More »
I’m starting a practice of sending a note to the Governor every day. Today’s message was this, delivered with a picture of the kids. Dear Governor Schwarzenegger, AB 43 would allow same-sex couples to legally marry in California. You have said that…Read More »