Increasing Hate Incidents Against Proposition 8 Supporters

Demonstrations / Intimidation Getting Out of Control
Prayer Urgently Needed -- Bill May

Intimidation and abuse of supporters of Prop 8 is increasing in California and protest demonstrations are expanding across the country. The Yes on 8 campaign is responding with a press conference on Friday, November 15 in Santa Ana at noon PST.

The opponents of Prop 8 in California have convinced a large number of people that they have a right to redefine marriage and anyone standing in their way is motivated by hate. Leaders of the homosexual "rights" movement and the politicians who have supported them must take responsibility for creating what has become a dangerous situation. The news media is also culpable for refusing to cover the systematic persecution of people for merely participating in the democratic process.

The names and addresses of many supporters have been posted on websites encouraging retribution. As a result, businesses are being boycotted, careers are being threatened and a large number of supporters have received intimidating phone calls. Mormon temples have been attacked and defaced, including a Catholic church near Sacramento that was desecrated with eggs and feces. One man in Sacramento was forced to resign from a theatrical production company after 25 years of exemplary service. His only mistake was to donate $1,000 to ProtectMarriage.com. Systematically, opponents are trying to make us afraid to witness the truth about the human person, the nature of marriage, and human sexuality. This would be a good time to write charitable letters to the editor.

This is a spiritual battle so please put out a call for prayer for our opponents and for all Prop 8 supporters who may be suffering retribution in any way. Our most powerful weapons are the Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Also, consider spending time with our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament over the next few days.

Be sure to stay away from any demonstrations in your area for your safety and to avoid anything that might antagonize. For Californians, we suggest removing any "Yes on 8" signs or bumper stickers for your safety and that of your family.

With the passage of Prop 8, the homosexual agenda suffered the first reversal in their 35 year campaign to redefine marriage, the family and human sexuality. Finally the American people are seeing the real agenda. It has never been about tolerance and acceptance, it has been about compliance with their vision of marriage, family and human sexuality which is being forced on our children.

This is tyranny, but "if we adopt the tactics of our opponents, we have lost," an Archbishop once told me. First, remember, we can do nothing without the power of the Holy Spirit. We must give ourselves over to the One who died for our sins. Our response must be prayerful and our witness of the truth must be charitable.

Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us. I have posted below, a statement from the ProtectMarriage.com campaign that provides more information. For the Common Good,

Bill May, Chairman
Catholics for Protect Marriage
(415) 651-4171