I’ll Tell You What…

This just in from Concerned Women for America:

Dear Friend,
You may have heard by now that the California Legislature has done what no other American legislative body has ever done: passed a bill to abolish marriage as we know it in favor of same-sex marriage. The vote came on Tuesday as the nation was distracted by Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. Click here for the text of our release with more details.

It’s now up to California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) to veto the bill. He has 30 days to do it. If he fails to act, the bill could illegally become law. It is illegal for the legislature to amend or change any statutory initiative approved by the voters. Only the vote of the people could overturn Proposition 22, California’s current marriage law that defines marriage as one man and one woman.

We are asking all our California members and friends to contact the Governor and urge him to veto the same-sex marriage bill. It will help to remind him that Californians voted for Proposition 22 just five years ago to ensure that the state would not recognize same-sex marriages if approved in other states.

ACTION: If you are from California, please contact Gov. Schwarzenegger and urge him to veto the same-sex marriage bill. Click the box at right to send an email. Other contact information is below.

If you get this email and are not from California, please contact any family and friends you know in that state and urge them to contact their governor. Feel free to forward this email to them.

Hon. Arnold Schwarzenegger
State Capitol Bldg.
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 445-2841
Fax: (916) 445-4633
Thank you for taking action today.
Sincerely,

The Legislation Department
Concerned Women for America