NEW HAMPSHIRE – 6th State to Legalize Same Sex Marriage!

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June 3, 2009

 

 

Traditionally conservative New Hampshire today became the sixth state in the nation to legalize gay marriage, after a bill was enacted by both the state House and Senate and then signed by Governor John Lynch.

“Today, we’re standing up for the liberties of same-sex couples by making clear they will receive the same rights, responsibilities, and respect under New Hampshire law,” Lynch said before signing the bill at about 5:20 p.m.

Lynch said it was a New Hampshire tradition “to come down on the side of individual liberties and protections, and that tradition continues today.”

In early May, Lynch reiterated his position that civil unions were best for the state. But two weeks later, he said his thinking had changed. He said society’s views on civil rights have “constantly evolved and expanded” throughout our history. “That is what I believe we must do today.”

Lynch said at the bill signing ceremony that he hoped that despite passionate debate about the issue, citizens would respect each other as they had after the civil union law was passed.

“It is my hope and my belief that New Hampshire will once again come together to embrace tolerance and respect and to stand against discrimination,” he said.

Gay marriage is now legal in Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and Massachusetts — all of the new England states, except for Rhode Island. Gay marriage is also legal in Iowa.

People React to Prop 8 Upholding

Christopher Rice: Stop Prop Voting

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“The California supreme court and the gay and lesbian residents of the state are the victims of a backward proposition system that must be abolished if the state is to be restored to social and financial stability. Proposition 13 had done untold economic damage to California’s infrastructure, and now Proposition 8 has reduced us to a cultural backwater and created a bewildering two-class system of gay and lesbian people that is profoundly un-American by its very nature. Even worse, Proposition 8 exemplifies the degree to which obscenely wealthy interests from outside the state can manipulate the proposition system to enable religious radicals to enforce their social agenda on the majority of America’s West Coast. Let no one for a minute paint this as a war of believers versus nonbelievers. Any Christian with a good conscience knows Jesus weeps for those who willfully restrict the right of others to engage in peaceful, largely interior acts of self-realization that pose no physical threat to other members of their community. The hostility toward gay and lesbian people exhibited by the supporters of Proposition 8 originates from those who feel a sense of powerlessness and frustration over the endemic social problems within their own communities, be they working-class Latinos or Orange County Republicans. Denying gays and lesbians equal protection under the law will never restore the semblance of order to social communities that have been upset by financial inequality or spreading social enlightenment among younger generations. This absence of self-awareness combined with a gross perversion of religious principles deserves to be called by no other name than what it actually is — mental illness.”

– Author Christopher Rice on the California supreme court’s decision to uphold Prop. 8

Cynthia Nixon Reacts

“Upholding the discriminatory Proposition 8 marks May 26, 2009 as a dark day for the people of California. The idea that gay families like mine should not be included in our country’s promise of equal rights for all citizens is deeply un-American. While California has taken a giant step backwards, states like Maine and Iowa (and soon, I hope, New York) are leading with way towards a fairer and better tomorrow.”

- Cynthia Nixon on the California Supreme Court’s decision to uphold Prop 8 

Fred Karger on Prop. 8

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“As the country moves forward on gay and lesbian equality, our supreme court took a giant step backwards. One year ago the California supreme court showed great courage and conviction in recognizing equal protection for all.  Now we must regain marriage equality and immediately go back on the ballot to repeal Proposition 8.”

– Fred Karger of Californians Against Hate, which launched an all-out effort to uncover those behind Proposition 8, especially leaders and members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He assured others that the organization will continue to move forward in making the next steps to gain marriage equality in his state.

 

UCLA’s Brad Sears on Prop. 8

“I think it’s disappointing that the court has decided to uphold Prop. 8. The core of its decision runs counter to its analysis a year ago where it held that the term ‘marriage’ is extremely important and degrading if not applied to same-sex couples. In this decision, they hold the opposite, that as long as you protect the underlying rights and protections of a family relationship, whether or not you call it ‘marriage’ is not so important. And therefore when voters took the name away, there is now no significant fraction on same-sex couples written in the California constitution.”

– Brad Sears of UCLA’s Williams Institute, a research center for LGBT issues

 

Melissa Etheridge Reacts

“So, will anyone be sleeping better tonight? Those full of hate and fear will surely be disappointed that 18,000 same-sex couples will be living in wedded bliss, kissing their spouses goodnight, checking off those little ‘married’ boxes on all those forms we fill out nowadays. That’s really going to drive them crazy. Then there are those of us like me who still dangle in ‘domestic partnership.’ We can adopt our own children, but we can’t bring our partners who might be citizens from out of the country, here. We can’t file joint tax returns. I could go on. Who will be happy tonight?

“How do I explain this to my children? ‘Well, you know Ellen? She is married, but Mommy and I are not.’ That is liberty and justice for all? I am hopeful as I see more and more states turn to the inevitable future of equality, California will get there. Change takes time.”

– Melissa Etheridge on the California supreme court’s decision to uphold Prop. 8

 

“The decision the justices made was a weak and safe one as they hold positions that can be recalled.  They also flip-flop around which is dangerous as it’s their job to protect ALL Californians.  Today they did not do that.” 

Fresno key for same-sex marriage supporters

Fresno key for same-sex marriage supporters

By John Ellis / The Fresno Bee

http://www.fresnobee.com/local/story/1388870.html

The next skirmish in the battle over same-sex marriage will be in Fresno, where supporters plan a large rally to kick off a campaign they hope will change minds — and votes. Their goal: to undo Proposition 8.

In choosing Fresno, supporters of same-sex marriage are moving far from the supportive urban environs of San Francisco and West Hollywood, and coming to hostile territory.

Last November, the central San Joaquin Valley overwhelmingly approved Prop. 8, the statewide ballot initiative that eliminated the right of same-sex couples to marry.

Supporters of same-sex marriage plan to rally on the Saturday after the state Supreme Court rules on Prop. 8’s legality. The high court has until June 3 to rule.

That ruling is widely expected to affirm the will of the voters. But supporters of same-sex marriage — buoyed by decisions in Iowa, Maine and three other states to allow such marriages — said they plan to put an initiative on the November 2010 ballot to legalize the practice in California.

And if they want to have any chance for a statewide ballot-box victory, supporters say, they must win hearts and minds in Fresno and other parts of inland California that approved Prop. 8 by wide margins.

The rally is being called “Meet In The Middle For Equality.” Actress Charlize Theron is expected to attend, and organizers predict the rally could attract up to 3,000 people from throughout California.

“It has a literal meaning in that Fresno is at California’s midpoint, and it also has a figurative meaning in the sense that if advocates are going to change the way people think about same-sex marriage, we have to go to Fresno,” Rick Jacobs, chairman of the Courage Campaign, a Los Angeles-based advocacy group that supports same-sex marriage, said of the rally’s title.

It’s unknown whether same-sex marriage supporters will run into any opposition here.

The Rev. Jim Franklin, pastor of Cornerstone Church in downtown Fresno and one of the driving forces in the local pro-Prop. 8 effort, said he supports the right of same-sex marriage supporters to hold their event and has no plans to counter the rally.

Still, he doubts its effectiveness locally.

“The greatest results are the last election,” he said. “The numbers are the numbers.”

Last November, more than two-thirds of voters in Fresno, Kings, Madera and Merced counties approved Prop. 8. In Tulare County, more than 75% of voters said yes. Statewide, 52% of voters said yes.

The idea for the rally was conceived by local gay rights activist Robin McGehee. She said Prop. 8 opponents blundered last year by focusing their efforts on the strongly Democratic-leaning Los Angeles and San Francisco urban areas and ignoring places like Fresno.

McGehee, a Fresno resident, said mainstream gay rights organizations “left our families behind enemies’ lines with no resources” last year.

Though the ultimate goal is legalizing same-sex marriage in California, McGehee said the longer-term battle lies in altering attitudes towards gays and lesbians.

McGehee is a Mississippi native who came to Fresno as a college student because she expected to find tolerance in California. What she found, she said, was that Fresno was a lot like her hometown of Jackson.

And like the gap between the end of slavery and true equal rights for blacks, McGehee said, it will take longer to gain acceptance of gay rights than it will for same-sex marriage to be approved.

Rally organizers plan to bus in supporters from throughout the state. A march from Selma to Fresno — a march reminiscent of 1960s civil rights marches — is planned, and then a City Hall rally from 1 to 3 p.m.

After that, McGehee said, two teams will spread out across Fresno and Clovis where they will go door to door in neighborhoods to speak on behalf of same-sex marriage.

Some of those will be veterans of a boot camp known as Camp Courage, which was organized by Jacobs and the Courage Campaign. The camp is modeled after community-organizing boot camps employed during President Barack Obama’s campaign. The camps teach volunteers about such strategies as walking door to door and making phone calls to support a cause.

It was at the second Camp Courage, held in Fresno in early March, that McGehee made what Jacobs called “an impassioned pitch” for his organization to join in organizing the “Meet In The Middle For Equality” rally.

Franklin thinks busing in outsiders could backfire because central San Joaquin Valley residents don’t like getting lectures from San Francisco residents, whom they perceive as too liberal.

He also said it would give a false impression of local support for same-sex marriage.

“You’re not making a statement,” he said of busing people in. “You’re just moving the chess pieces around.”

 

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Same Sex Marriage in Washington D.C.??

Washington D.C. has approved a bill that recognizes all same sex marriages performed anywhere in the U.S.

 

 

Also, if you missed it yesterday, Maine became the 4th State to legalize Same Sex Marriage. New Hampshire is next in line, they’re just waiting for the governor to make the final official sign or veto it. If he signs it, then that leaves Rhode Island as the remaining “New England” state to legalize Same Sex Marriage. It’s a mighty movement, and I’ll be happy once it’s everywhere and we can all move on to more important issues that need rallying and advocating, like the Economy and Poverty.

MAINE legalizes Same Sex Marriage!

Maine becomes the 4th State in America to legalize Same Sex Marriage today! One by one they all open up. The negative Proposition 8 campaign ended up being a blessing in disguise, as it opened up people’s eyes and making them pay attention to this issue and thus propelling it quicker across the country to recognizing this once and for all,  so we can all put it to rest finally and focus on more important issues like poverty and the economy.

 

Carrie Prejean Topless

Miss “alleged” California Carrie Prejean, the supposed spokesperson who is anti-same sex marriage and has gone as far as accepting meetings with the National Organization of Marriage behaves in many dirty ways.  She’s a hypocrite just like all those Yes on 8 Supporters.  You pull each and every single Yes on 8 supporter, anti-same sex marriage supporter and you find nothing but filth and skeletons all up and down in their closets.  They are the biggest parasites, the biggest embarrassments to society who use the smallest fraction of their brains when they speak and are responsible for the downfall and creation of the worst cultural human war ever in existence.  Take a good look at your California Spokesperson for anti-gay marriage, Carrie Prejean, posing happily, topless for America:

“I am a Christian, and I am a model,” Prejean said. “Models pose for pictures including lingerie and swimwear photos. Recently, photos taken of me as a teenager have been released surreptitiously to a tabloid web site that openly mocks me for my Christian faith. I am not perfect, and I will never claim to be.”

Perfect, she’s definitely NOT. She’s a hypocrite. You can’t put nude model and Christian in the same sentence. And those poor saps over at the National Organization for Marriage are so desperate this is the spokesperson they want to push for anti-gay marriage. I know hundreds of homosexual people that live very professional, good human being, non-nude model lives, they blow this bitch out of the water, and that organization right out of the water. But I get it they’re hanging by a thread and on their last rope trying to figure out what else they can do stop gay marriage. And poor Carrie Prejean continues to justify herself for posing nude UNDERAGE no less! Ooo boy, this just gets better and better everyday. Now homosexuals look like saints in comparison to the this kind of double standard presented by this idiot. I am perfect and I don’t pretend not to be, I guess that’s the difference between her and I.

PROTECT MARRIAGE!

Not only has half the people spoken to protect marriage and to protect children, we must now protect divorce!  A proposition and amendent is growing to ensure that it is prohibited for a man and wife, two heterosexuals to engage in divorce!  This will ensure that families and children everywhere will be protected!  I strongly urge all Yes on 8 supporters to help pass this proposition that will ensure your fight to keep marriage and families as one!

Prop 8 Dishonor Roll

Please familiarize yourself and take part in boycotting the following businesses that went out of their way contribute towards discrimination and hate in the state of California.

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http://www.californiansagainsthate.com/dishonorRoll.html

Californians Against Hate – Fighting for marriage equality – Proposition 8

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We present the Californians Against Hate Dishonor Roll. We want the country to know who is funding the Yes on Proposition 8 campaign to take away marriage equality in California. So right up until the November 4th election, we will post all major donors on our web site. These are all donors who gave $5000.00 and over, many way over! We’ve taken public information from the California Secretary of State’s Office and added telephone numbers and web sites when available. We also included commentary on some of the more interesting and controversial donors. Individuals and businesses have given a vast amount of money to take away are our recently attained freedom to marry in California, and we want you to know who they are. Knights of Columbus, New Haven, CT Headquarters: 1 Columbus Plaza, New Haven, CT 06510 • Tel: 203.752.4000 • Web: www.kofc.org/un/index.cfm California: 15808 Arrow Blvd, Suite A, Fontana, CA 92335 • Tel: 909.434.0460 • Web: www.kofc-california.org $1,425,000 Knights of Columbus (Headquarters) gave: $250,000 on 2/4/08, $1,000,000 on 8/15/08 and $150,000 on 10/21/08 Knights of Columbus (California) gave: $25,000 on 4/18/08 Headquartered in New Haven, CT, the Knights of Columbus has 1.7 million members and is required to provide life insurance to its members. Founded in 1882, it acts as the political arm of the Catholic Church. It has given millions of dollars to fight stem cell research initiatives and to fund constitutional amendments to ban same-sex marriage across the United States. The Knights of Columbus is chartered as a fraternal benefit society, and is set up as a 501(c)8 corporation. Howard Ahmanson, Jr., Irvine, CA P.O. Box 19061, Irvine, CA 92623-9061 $1,395,000 Howard “Howie” Ahmanson, Jr.’s company Fieldstead & Co. gave: $100,000 on 2/22/08, $200,000 on 2/29/08, $100,000 on 3/24/08, $100,000 on 8/26/08, $100,000 on 8/28/08, $300,000 on 9/25/08, $95,000 on 10/18/08, $250,000 on 10/27/08 and $150,000 on 10/22/08. Fieldstead & Co. is a company owned by the heir of the Home Savings & Loan fortune, Howard “Howie” Ahmanson, Jr. Ahmanson is a major contributor to numerous far right religious political causes. His past association with R.J. Rushdoony’s controversial Christian Reconstructionist movement was an early influence on Ahmanson’s political viewpoint. Ahmanson has stated that his “goal is the total integration of biblical law into our lives.” Referring to his close friend Rashdoony, Ahmanson is reported to have “never supported his mentor’s calls for the death penalty for homosexuals,” rather, as the Orange County Register reported many years later in 2004, “he stops just short of condemning the idea”, saying that he “no longer consider[s] [it] essential” to stone people who are deemed to have committed certain immoral acts. Ahmanson and his wife Roberta completed a four part interview with the Orange County Register in 2004 in an attempt to clarify the rumors that swirled around them. Ahmanson has connections with three other major donors on this list: Roland Hinz, Robert Hurtt and Edward Atsinger III, who have pooled their money to support like-minded candidates and causes through the Capitol Commonwealth Group (CCG) and Allied Business PAC. They spent more than $3,600,000 back in the 1992 election cycle alone. [1] John Templeton/Josephine Templeton, Bryn Mawr, PA 300 Conshohocken State Road, Suite 500, West Conshohocken, PA 19428 • Tel: 610.941.2828 • Web: www.templeton.org and www.letfreedomringusa.com $1,100,000 John Templeton, Chairman and President of the John Templeton Foundation, gave: $450,000 on 8/19 (to NOM), $450,000 on 8/19 (to Protect Marriage), $100,000 on 10/8/08 and $100,000 on 10/29/08. John Templeton, Jr. is the son of the late John Marks Templeton. John, Sr. was born in Winchester, Tennessee in 1912, and made his fortune through the Templeton Funds that he started and later sold in 1992 to Franklin Group for $440 million. John, Jr. is now the President of the John Templeton Foundation which has nearly $1.5 billion in assets, and gave away $70 million in grants in 2007. The Foundation funds research into “life’s biggest questions,” including science, religion, ultimate reality and wisdom. John Templeton, Jr. founded and is Chairman of ‘Let Freedom Ring, Inc.’ (www.letfreedomringusa.com), a far right think-tank that he set up in 2004 with a $1 million donation. [14] He is a member of the Cradle of Liberty Council of the Boy Scouts of America, which made news when they were forced to leave their Philadelphia headquarters due to a conflict between Philadelphia’s non-discrimination policy, and that of the Boy Scouts, which allows discrimination of gays. Legal proceedings continue on the case. [12] [13] National Organization for Marriage, Princeton, NJ 20 Nassau Street, Suite 242, Princeton, NJ 08542 • Tel: 609.688.0450 • Web: www.nomcalifornia.org and www.nationformarriage.org $1,041,134.80* The National Organization for Marriage (NOM) gave: $225,000 on 1/22/08, $38,132.50 on 2/1/08, $47,402.25 on 2/18/08, $172,500 on 2/21/08, $108,000 on 2/22/08, $105,000 on 3/7/08, $50,000 on 4/14/08, $25,000 on 4/18/08, $25,000 on 4/18/08, $100,100 on 4/24/08, $25,000 on 4/25/08, $20,000 on 7/30/08 and $100,000 on 10/21/08. The National Organization for Marriage (NOM) is headed by syndicated columnist Maggie Gallagher, President and Brian Brown, Executive Director. Gallagher has worked for several other organizations before founding NOM. She is best known for being in the center of a (George W.) Bush Administration scandal. She had a $21,500 contract with the Health and Human Services Department in 2002 to help promote the administration’s $300 million “healthy marriage” initiative, but did not disclose her contract and was using her column to promote the program. Gallagher attempted to withhold this information until she finally admitted the conflict four years later. [2] Due to its sizeable early financial support of ProtectMarriage.com, NOM is chiefly responsible for the qualification of Proposition 8. Their funds made it possible to hire the signature gathering firm of Bader and Associates. Bader then was able to hire hundreds of professional petition circulators to collect the necessary signatures to qualify Proposition 8 for the November ballot. The Protect Marriage Campaign spent $1,227,263 with the Bader organization alone between January and June of 2008. Terry Caster & Family, San Diego, CA A-1 Self Storage–4607 Mission Gorge Place, San Diego, CA 92120 • Tel: 800.219.4854 • Web: www.a1storage.com and www.castergrp.com and www.servinghands.com $693,000 The Caster Family has given: Terry Caster–$100,000 on 1/5/08, $62,500 on 2/5/08 and $10,000 on 3/27/08; Barbara Caster–$9,100 on 4/10/08; Brian Caster–$10,000 on 1/28/08, $9,100 on 4/10/08 and $10,000 on 7/8/08; Candice Caster–$9,100 on 4/10/08; Cha Cha Caster–$9,100 on 4/10/08; Christina Caster–$9,100 on 4/10/08; Craig Caster–$9,100 on 4/10/08; Gary Davidson–$9,100 on 4/10/08; Justin Caster–$9,100 on 4/10/08; Kenneth Kremensky–$9,100 on 4/10/08; Mechele Kremensky–$9,100 on 4/10/08; Nick Caster–$9,100 on 4/10/08; Caster Family Trust–$400,000 on 10/30/08 The Caster Family owns A-1 Self Storage, with 40 locations throughout California. Terry Caster is quoted in the San Diego Union Tribune as saying “without solid marriage you are going to have a sick society.” Son Craig Caster is the Founder/Pastor of Family Discipleship Ministries in San Diego. The Caster family has donated more to Proposition 8 than any other family in San Diego. Robert Hurtt, Orange, CA Container Supply Company–PO Box 5367, Garden Grove, CA 92846-0367 • Tel: 714.892.8321 • Web: www.containersupplycompany.com $550,000 Robert Hurtt, President of Container Supply, gave: $25,000 on 4/18/08, $25,000 on 7/22/08 (from Container Supply), $250,000 on 9/5/08 and $250,000 on 10/17/08. Former California State Senator Rob Hurtt owns Container Supply Company in Garden Grove. Hurtt had a quick rise to power when he spent $300,000 of his own money to win an Orange County State Senate seat in 1994. Hurt went on to overthrow the Republican leader Ken Maddy in 1995, and become the Minority leader. He was defeated 3 years later in 1998 by Democrat Joe Dunn. Focus On the Family, Colorado Springs, CO 8605 Explorer Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920 • Tel: 800.232.6459 • Web: www.focusonthefamily.com $539,643.66* Focus on the Family gave: $50,000 on 12/4/07, $22,259.46 on 1/22/08, $10,834 on 1/28/08, $50,000 on 4/7/08, $250,000 on 6/13/08, $20,000 on 7/24/08, $9,152.63 on 7/29/08, $1,669.37 on 8/6/08, $21,402 on 9/4/08, $4,306.83 on 9/4/08, $1,739.37 on 9/15/08 and $100,000 on 10/28/08. Founded in 1977 by Dr. James Dobson, Focus on the Family is the most powerful evangelical ministry in the country. Focus on the Family is located in Colorado Springs, CO and is now run day-to-day by President & CEO, Jim Daly, but James Dobson is still the face and voice of Focus on the Family. Their 2005 budget was $129 million and they have 1,300 employees. They advocate creationism and have called same-sex marriage “the most radical human experiment.” One of James Dobson’s more famous quotes: “Communities do not let prostitutes, pedophiles, voyeurs, adulterers, and those who sexually prefer animals to publicly celebrate their lifestyles, so why should homosexuals get such privileges?” Dobson receives lucrative royalties from the many books that he writes. *Contributions to this organization also appear separately on this report. American Family Association, Tupelo, MS P.O. Drawer 2440, 107 Parkgate, Tupelo, MS 38803-2440 • Tel: 662.844.5036 • Web: www.afa.net $500,000 on 7/22/08 The American Family Association (AFA) of Tupelo, Mississippi was founded in 1977 by Donald E. Wildmon. He serves as Chairman and his son Tim is President. According to its web site, “AFA exists to motivate and equip citizens to change the culture to reflect Biblical truth and traditional values.” They are established as a 501(c)(3) Corporation and according to their IRS Form 990 for 2007, brought in $22.5 million. AFA owns over 180 American Family Radio stations in 28 states across the country. [3] AFA has led several national boycotts against companies such as Walt Disney (1996–2005) www.afa.net/disney Ford (2005) www.boycottford.com and just launched a boycott against McDonalds Corporation www.boycottmcdonalds.com all due to their support of fairness and equality for gays and lesbians. AFA is currently targeting the Hallmark Card Company because it began selling a same-sex wedding cards. Claire Reiss, La Jolla, CA Reisung Enterprises $500,000 on 10/30/08 Elsa Prince, Holland, MI Edgar & Elsa Prince Foundation–190 River Ave, Suite 300, Holland, MI 49423 • Web: www.frc.org $450,000 Elsa Prince gave: $200,000 on 8/8/08 and $250,000 on 8/14/08 Elsa Prince of Holland, Michigan is a board member of James Dobson’s Focus on the Family and their lobbying operation, the Family Research Council (FRC). Her late husband, Edgar, founded Prince Automotive and invented the lighted sun visor mirror which made them billionaires. Prince Automotive was later bought out by Johnson Controls. Edgar Prince was instrumental in creating the FRC and upon his death, Elsa Prince provided the money to build their new headquarters in Washington D.C. [8] At Edgar’s funeral, he was eulogized by James Dobson and Gary Bauer. Prince’s son Erik serves as Vice President of the Edgar & Elsa Prince Foundation, but is best-known as co-founder and CEO of Blackwater Worldwide www.blackwaterusa.com the highly controversial private security company with federal contracts in Iraq and Afghanistan worth a reported $500 million/year. The Princes have a sprawling ranch in Cody, Wyoming not far from Vice President Dick Cheney’s principal residence in Jackson, WY. Over the years, Blackwater has been represented by high-profile lawyer Ken Starr. [9] The Edgar & Elsa Prince Foundation is a major donor to the Alliance Defense Fund, whose other major donors include Prince’s daughter and son-in-law, Richard and Betsy DeVos (Richard is the son of the Co-founder of Amway) and the Bolthouse Foundation, whose founder, William Bolthouse, also appears on this list. [10] Concerned Women for America, Washington, DC 1015 Fifteenth Street NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20005 • Tel: 202.488.7000 • Web: www.cwfa.org $409,000 on 9/26/08 Concerned Women for America was founded in 1979 by Christian Beverly LaHaye, wife of Christian Coalition co-founder Timothy LaHaye. The organization is a conservative Christian political action group that focuses on six “core issues”, which they view as Biblically-based. LaHaye was quoted in a 1987 interview with Ms. Magazine, “Yes, religion and politics do mix. America is a nation based on biblical principles. Christian values dominate our government. The test of those values is the Bible. Politicians who do not use the Bible to guide their public and private lives do not beling in office.” [21] Hartford Holdings, LLC, Provo, UT $300,000 on 10/31/08 John Dalton, Yorba Linda, CA J & L Consulting, Inc. $250,000 on 10/27/08 David Moon, Alpine, UT Esnet, Ltd. $200,000 on 10/28/08 U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC $200,000 on 10/27/08 The Vineyard Group, LLC, Mesa/Queen Creek, AZ 1223 S. Clearview Ave., Mesa, AZ 85209 • Tel: 480.222.5800 $160,000 The Vineyard Group gave: $25,000 on 6/23/08, $35,000 on 7/15/08 and $100,000 on 10/29/08. The Vineyard Group is part of Cardon Hiatt Bowden, a real estate and investment company based in Mesa, AZ. Principals include Elijah and Craig Cardon, Broc Hiatt and Brent Bowden, many of whom were big financial backers of Mitt Romney for President. Broc Hiatt is a Director of the New York based Institute for American Values, where NOM founder Maggie Gallagher is an Affiliate Scholar. Dorothy Nielson, La Verne, CA $150,000 Dorothy Nielson, a retiree of La Verne, CA gave: $150,000 on 8/8/08 Doug Manchester, San Diego, CA Manchester Financial Group–One Market Place, 33rd Floor, San Diego, CA 92101 • Tel: 619.231.3800 • Web: www.mresorts.com $125,000 Doug Manchester, Chairman of Manchester Financial Group, LLC, gave: $125,000 on 1/22/08 Among Doug Manchester’s many holdings are The Manchester Grand Hyatt and the 1 year old Grand del Mar Hotel, both in San Diego. His $125,000 early contribution to qualify Proposition 8 is now possibly the most famous political contribution in America. When it became public on March, 15th there were cries for a boycott of his hotels. Californians Against Hate along with Unite Here, Local 30 and many other gay and lesbian leaders officially called for a boycott of Doug Manchester’s hotels on July 18, 2008. www.boycottmanchesterhotels.com. The boycott has been highly successful, resulting in several conventions and meetings being cancelled and moved to competing locations. Pacific Shores Masonry, Corona, CA Stephen Lang is owner of Pacific Shores Masonry. [11]–1369 Walker Ln., Corona, CA 92879 • Tel: 951.371.8550 $125,000 on 8/13/08 Mike Murray, Redmond, WA Crystal Springs Foundation $100,000 on 10/27/08 Michele Adams Watterson, Cache, UT Watermark Investments, LC $100,000 on 10/29/08 Roger Bayer, SCC, UT The Byron Company $100,000 on 10/27/08 Katharine Garff, Bountiful, UT $100,000 on 10/29/08 Belinda Vandersloot, Idaho Falls, ID $100,000 on 10/28/08 Matthew S. Wheelwright, Bakersfield, CA Wheelwright Consulting, Consultant $100,000 on 9/11/08 Joseph Moran, Los Altos, CA Retired $100,000 on 9/24/08 ECCU, Brea, CA $100,000 on 9/23/08 Kelvin H. Moss, Granite Bay, CA KH Moss Company, Investor $100,000 on 9/10/08 William Bolthouse, Bakersfield, CA The Bolthouse Foundation–2000 Oak Street, Suite 200, Bakersfield, CA 93301-3058 • Tel: 661.334.1915 • Web: www.thebolthousefoundation.org $100,000 on 4/3/08 William Bolthouse, Jr. and his wife created the Bolthouse Foundation “to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ by supporting charitable and religious organizations whose ministry, goals, and operating principles are consistent with evangelical Christianity as described in The Bolthouse Foundation Statement of Faith. [17] He was made wealthy through his family business, Bolthouse Farms, the 2nd largest producer of carrots in the world. He helped expand the business into beverages and salad dressings, and in 2005 sold 72% of the business to Madison Dearborn Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm. 28% of Bolthouse Farms is now owned by Bolthouse’s daughter and son-in-law, Andre Radandt, who is the company’s Chairman. Bolthouse Farms recently took significant steps to demonstrate that it is committed to diversity, including those in the LGBT community. They recently extended medical benefits to same sex partners of employees, and have given generously to several national and California LGBT organizations. Donald G. Laws, Laguna Beach, CA N. American Health Care, 3 Monarch Bay Plaza, Suite 203, Dana Point, CA 92629 • Tel: 949.240.2423 • Web: www.nahci.com $100,000 Donald G. Laws, Director with North American Health Care Inc, gave: $100,000 on 8/13/08 North American Health Care, Inc. contracts on a formal and informal basis with health care providers in the Western United States. It owns nursing homes and long term health care facilities. Steve Samuelian, Laguna Beach, CA Generations Health Care Corporate Office–20371 Irvine Ave, Suite 210, Santa Ana Heights, CA 92707 • Tel: 724.241.5600 • Web: www.lifegen.net $100,000 Stephen Samuelian, owner of Generations Health Care [15], gave: $100,000 on 8/20/08 Generations Health Care owns and operates nursing homes and long term health care facilities. Samuelian, a Mormon Bishop in Laguna Beach, CA, has also been involved in two court cases, one in which he was accused of fraudulently taking funds from Covenant Care, a home nursing company, and using them to build his Laguna Beach home. The case was settled for an undisclosed amount in January 1999. [20] His political donations include support of Mitt Romney for President in 2007. Armour Properties CV, LLC, Newport Beach, CA 20320 Southwest Birch St, Newport Beach, CA 92660-1787 • Tel: 949.757.0505 $75,000 Armour Properties CV, LLC gave: $75,000 on 8/30/08; Jeffrey Armour also gave $20,000 in 1996 to Americans United to Preserve Marriage 527, in Virginia. [19] Larry Smith, Newport Beach, CA M H I Real Company–1601 Dove St., Newport Beach, CA 92660 • Tel: 949.955.1191 $67,000 Larry Smith, an Executive with M H I Real Co. in Newport Beach, CA gave: $25,000 on 4/24/08 and $42,000 on 7/25/08 MHI Real Co is a crude oil mining production/investment company. Richard P. Spencer, Big Sur, CA Dick Spencer & Associates, Investments $60,000 on 9/19/08 Alejandro J. Martinez, Capistrano Beach, CA Self Employed/Consultant $50,000 Alejandro Martinez gave: $9,999 on 8/20/08 and $40,001 on 9/10/08 Don R. Flora, Laguna Niguel, CA Alphadon, Accounting $50,000 on 9/8/08 Judy Galorath, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA $50,000 on 9/8/08 S. Lee Ross, Glendale, CA American Energy Corporation, CEO $50,000 on 9/10/08 Loretta R. Allred, Atherton, CA Allerd Investors $50,000 on 9/19/08 Wilde Investments SC, LLC, San Carlos, CA $50,000 on 9/18/08 Peter Ochs, Corona del Mar, CA The Fieldstone Corporation, Chairman $50,000 on 9/10/08 Dale Brown, Midland, TX Petroleum Strategies–303 W. Wall St., Suite 1500, Midland, Texas 79701 • Tel: 432.682.0292 • Web: www.petroleumstrategies.com and www.legacylp.com $50,000 Dale Brown, President of Petroleum Strategies gave: $50,000 on 8/4/08 Dale Brown is President of Petroleum Strategies; a Texas based Qualified Intermediary for tax-deferred, like-kind exchanges. Brown is also on the Board of Legacy Reserves LP, a publicly traded oil company (NASDAQ: LGCY) where his son Cory is the CEO and Chairman of the Board. Dale Brown is a major contributor to the Campaign for Working Families, an organization headed by far right leader Gary Bauer. Roger Orton, Sacramento, CA $50,000 Roger Orton of Sacramento gave: $50,000 on 8/18/08 Roger Orton is generally unknown politically. His only other political contributions were $450 to Tom McClintock for CA Lt. Governor and $200 to Sacramento area Congressman John Doolittle (R-Roseville). Roger Benson, La Jolla, CA 7550 Hillside Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037 $50,000 Roger Benson of La Jolla gave: $50,000 on 1/31/08 Joshua Baker, Manchester, MO BioCold Environmental–239 Seebold Spur, Fenton, MO 63026 • Tel: 636.349.0300 • Web: www.biocold.com $50,000 Joshua Baker, a Manager for BioCold Environmental, gave: $50,000 on 5/23/08 BioCold Environmental is a leading supplier of environmental rooms and environmental chambers, with products including walk-in cold rooms and stability rooms for pharmaceutical companies. Gerald Simonsen, Poway, CA RM Properties–14105 Biscayne Pl., Poway, CA 92064 $50,000 Gerald Simonsen, President of RM Properties gave: $50,000 on 4/12/08 Mr. Simonsen has previously given little money to other political campaigns except for $2100 to Mitt Romney for President in 2007 and $1400 to the San Diego Lincoln Club. Claudia P. Quist, Sunnyvale, CA $45,000 Claudia Quist gave: $5,000 on 8/29/08 and $40,000 on 9/5/08 R. Scott Jones, Riverside, CA Bosco Legal Services–9455 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, CA 92503 • Tel: 951.353.8281 • Web: www.boscolegal.org $45,000 R. Scott Jones, an Investigator with Bosco Legal Services, gave: $45,000 on 8/27 Bosco Legal Services include court document filing, document shredding, investigators and mobile photocopying. Richard Patterson, Folsom, CA Intel–2200 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95054-1549 • Tel: 408.765.8080 • Web: www.intel.com $40,000 Richard Patterson, Finance Specialist for Intel, gave: $40,000 on 8/25/08 Richard Patterson is a Finance Specialist for Intel. He attended Brigham Young University (BYU) in Provo, UT, www.byu.edu. Law Offices of Charles S. LiMandri, Rancho Santa Fe, CA P.O. Box 9120, 16236 San Dieguito Road Suite 3-15, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 • Tel: 858.759.9930 • Web: www.limandrilaw.com $37,000 The Law Offices on Charles S. LiMandri gave: $10,000 on 1/28/08 and $27,000 on 4/28/08 Charles S. LiMandri is a self-described “car accident attorney” according to his web site www.limandrilaw.com. Among his many cases, Mr. LiMandri sued the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, AZ and on March 15, 2005 he won. His client was awarded $2,376,189 in damages. [6] LiMandri, who lives and works in Rancho Santa Fe, recently hosted a Yes on 8 fund-raiser at his estate. He is the general counsel to the Yes on 8 campaign, and was paid $10,000 through the campaign according the California Recipient Committee Campaign Statement (State Form 460) dated 4/1/08 – 6/30/08. Sandra Loesch, Gilroy, CA Retired $35,000 on 9/9/08 Andrew Pugno, Folsom, CA Law Offices of Andrew Pugno, 101 Parkshore Dr, #100, Folsom, CA 95630-4726 • Tel: 916.608.3065 • Web: www.pugnolaw.com $35,000 Andrew Pugno, Attorney at the Law Offices of Andrew Pugno gave: $35,000 on 4/28/08 The Law Offices of Andrew Pugno have been paid over $88,000 for their services relating to the Yes on 8 campaign. Adamo Construction Management, Lakeside, CA 11980 Woodside Ave, Suite 5, Lakeside, CA 92040 • Tel: 619.390.6706 or 800.554.6364 • Web: www.adamoconstruction.com $35,000 Adamo Construction Management gave: $25,000 on 1/28/08 and $10,000 on 6/20/08 Adamo Construction Management is a very large commercial/industrial design, construction and general contractor firm located in San Diego. The current President/CEO is Michael Gaetke, and the company was founded by James Adamo, Jr. Their clients have included Qualcomm, Honeywell, ITT Industries, Sea World, the San Diego Zoo, as well as several municipalities, religious organizations, and the Department of Defense. Lee A. Whatcott, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA $34,999 Lee Whatcott gave: $9,999 on 8/25/08 and $25,000 on 9/4/08 Wilma Thomas, Dublin, CA $32,500 on 9/10/08 Stephanie S. Sorensen, Laguna Niguel, CA $30,000 on 9/15/08 Michael Minson, Modesto, CA Minson Commercial Services, Real Estate $30,000 Michael Minson gave: $5,000 on 8/28/08, $15,000 on 9/6/08 and $10,000 on 9/6/08 Cal Fruit International, Yuba City, CA $30,000 Cal Fruit International gave: $5,000 on 9/3/08 and $25,000 on 9/8/08 Sharon Bogh, Yucaipa, CA $30,000 Sharon Bogh gave: $25,000 on 9/4/08 and $5,000 on 9/4/08 David G. Nielson, Roseville, CA The Alliance of Insurance Agents & Brokers, Executive Director $30,000 David Nielson gave: $25,000 on 9/8/08 and $5,000 on 8/14/08 Bob Sundstrom, San Jose, CA Intuitive Surgical, Director $30,000 on 9/15 Nancy L. Saunders, Los Altos, CA Netapp, HR Operations $30,000 Nancy Saunders gave: $25,000 on 9/11/08 and $5,000 on 9/11/08 David Christensen, Alamo, CA Nearon Enterprises, Executive–500 La Gonda Way, Suite 210, Danville, CA 94526 • Tel: 925.743.3300 $30,000 David Christensen gave: $5,000 on 8/11/08 and $25,000 on 9/2/08 David S. Christensen, an executive with Nearon Enterprises, has been with the company since May, 1993. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Financial Planning from Brigham Young University, and serves as a trustee and is a member of the board of directors with Nearon. San Diego Rock Church, San Diego, CA 2277 Rosecrans St., San Diego, CA 92106 • Tel: 619.226.7625 • Web: www.therocksandiego.org $25,679.16 on 4/22/08 Pastor Miles McPherson leads the San Diego Rock Church located near Pt. Loma. According to their website: “The vision of the Rock Church is to be a powerful evangelistic force that engages every segment of society as a motivated army of believers in Jesus Christ. We are wholeheartedly committed to using our gifts anywhere at any time to share the gospel while influencing and transforming our society.” Amy E. Johnson, Encinitas, CA $25,500 on 8/29/08 Robert Hoehn, Carlsbad, CA Hoehn Motors–5475 Car Country Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008 • Tel: 760.438.4454 • Web: www.hoehnmotors.com $25,000 Robert Hoehn, President of Hoehn Motors in Carlsbad, CA gave: $25,000 on 2/8/08 Hoehn Motors has 6 large car dealerships located along the 5 freeway in Northern San Diego County: Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Audi, Infiniti, Acura and Honda. Mr. Hoehn was one of the earlier backers of Proposition 8, and has had a demonstration in front of his dealerships that was organized by the North County LGBT Coalition. www.northcountylgbtcoalitionforce.org Willis Hamilton, Orange, CA Hamilton Materials–345 West Meats Avenue, Orange, California 92865 • Tel: 714.637.2770 • Web: www.hamiltonmaterials.com $25,000 Willis Hamilton, President of Hamilton Materials gave: $25,000 on 7/25/08 Hamilton Materials is a company specializing in drywall finishing products. Founded in 1959, Willis Hamilton was a professional applicator who slowly used his skills to build the business. Mark Hobbins, Trabuco Canyon, CA FamilyIQ.com–31441 Santa Margarita Parkway Suite A, Box# 314, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 • Tel: 888.249.9596 • Web: www.FamilyIQ.com $25,000 Mark Hobbins, Founder of www.FamilyIQ.com, gave: $25,000 on 7/23/08 Mark Hobbins founded www.FamilyIQ.com in 1997. They offer e-learning courses for a variety of life improvement issues, including improving relationships with family, friends, partners/spouses and self-improvement. Kenneth Eldred, Portola Valley, CA Living Stones FDTN–3000 Sand Hill Rd., Building 1, Suite #145, Menlo Park, CA 94025 • Tel: 650.561.0003 • Web: www.lsfoundation.org $25,000 Kenneth Eldred, CEO of Living Stones FDTN gave: $25,000 on 4/24/08 Kenneth Eldred is CEO of Living Stones Foundation. According to their website: The Living Stones Foundation Charitable Trust is said to exist to serve the Lord Jesus Christ by providing financial and strategic resources to projects that lead to self-sustaining Kingdom-building ministries, where support will leverage the success of the whole body of Christ. Areas of interest include Kingdom Business, Family Values, and regional, national, and global Transformation initiatives. Dale Broome, Redlands, CA Loma Linda Radiology Medical Group, Loma Linda University/Medical Center RAD–11234 Anderson St, Suite B6231, Loma Linda, CA 92354 • Tel: 909.558.4394 • Web: www.ucomparehealthcare.com/drs/california/radiology/Broome_Dale.html $25,000 Dale Broome, Head of Radiology, Abdominal Imaging, Loma Linda University gave: $5,000 on 2/22/08 and $20,000 on 5/19/08 Alan H. Anderson, Laguna Beach, CA South Coast Health Care, Bel Vista Convalescent Hospital–5001 East Anaheim St., Long Beach, CA 90804-3296 • Tel: 562.494.5001 • Web: www.belvista.com $25,000 Alan H. Anderson with South Coast Health Care gave: $25,000 on 8/14/08 Alan H. Anderson is also Administrator for Bel Vista Convalescent Hospital in Long Beach, CA. His prior political contributions include $1,000 to Mitt Romney for President. Richard & Doreen S. Kopf, Alamo, CA Fremont Group Management, LP, Attorney $25,000 Richard Kopf, Managing Director-Operations, General Counsel and Secretary with Fremont Group Management, LP gave: $12,500 on 8/29/08; Doreen Kopf gave: $12,500 on 8/29/08 Richard Kopf previously served as Assistant General Counsel at Santa Fe Southern Pacific Corporation and as a General Counsel at Sprint Communications. David Zuniga, Riverside, CA Fiberco General Construction, Inc. $25,000 David Zuniga, a contractor from Fibercui General Construction, Inc., gave: $25,000 on 8/29/08 Robert N. Packer, Lafayette, CA $25,000 on 8/15/08 Sarah P. Harris, Danville, CA $25,000 on 8/8/08 Dran May-Reese, Escondido, CA $25,000 Dran May-Reese, a Homemaker from Escondido, gave: $25,000 on 8/27/08 Sherrie Bell, Tulare, CA $25,000 on 9/17/08 Maurice Lam, Rolling Hills, CA Maurice Lam, MD & Associates, Physician $25,000 on 9/11/08 Malinda Hansen, Pasadena, CA $25,000 on 9/10/08 Joseph J. Grigg, La Canada, CA American Energy Operations, CEO $25,000 Joseph Grigg gave: $9,900 on 8/4/08 and $15,100 on 9/11/08 Edward Helvey, Gilroy, CA NMHCS, Executive $25,000 on 9/10/08 Bradford Renaissance Portraits Corporation, Costa Mesa, CA Bradford Rowley, CEO $25,000 Bradford Rowley gave: $5,000 on 9/10/08 and $20,000 on 9/10/08 Alan L. Olsen, Fremont, CA Groco, CPA $25,000 on 9/11/08 Anita S. Roundy, Saratoga, CA $25,000 on 9/5/08 Sarah P. Harris, Danville, CA $25,000 on 8/8/08 Firoz Husein, Pebble Beach, CA Span Construction & Engineering, Inc., Engineer $25,000 on 9/19/08 Alan H. Anderson, Laguna Beach, CA South Coast Health Care, Administration $25,000 on 8/14/08 Barbara Lamprecht, Laguna Niguel, CA $25,000 on 9/8/08 Cheryl D. Smith, Saratoga, CA $25,000 on 9/8/08 Christianne Danielson, Santa Monica, CA $25,000 on 9/2/08 Chuck Schreiber, Laguna Hills, CA KBS Realty Advisor, Investments $25,000 on 9/9/08 Dalton Corporation, Los Angeles, CA $25,000 on 9/5/08 David A. Nearon Alta Leaseback Co., Attorney $25,000 on 9/8/08 Emma Lou Beecroft, San Diego, CA $25,000 on 9/4/08 Robert N. Packer, Lafayette, CA $25,000 on 8/15/08 David G. Lindahl, San Clemente, CA National Purchasing Corp, Vice President $25,000 on 9/8/08 H.D. Perrett, Santa Maria, CA Perrett Ranches, Rancher $25,000 on 9/8/08 Fred L. Carpenter, La Crescenta, CA Glenwood Financial Group, Inc., Real Estate $25,000 on 9/8/08 J. Kirk Harns, Perris, CA Pacific Hydrotech Corp., Engineer $25,000 on 9/8/08 Jack R. Wheatley, Palo Alto, CA $25,000 on 9/2/08 Jan L. Burch, Las Vegas, NV $25,000 on 9/4/08 Richard D. Piquet, Perris, CA Rooda, Piquet & Bessee, Accountant $25,000 on 9/8/08 Kay A. Goodman, Tustin, CA $25,000 Kay Goodman gave: $20,000 on 9/2/08 and $5,000 on 8/4/08 John D. Tanner, Granite Bay, CA Tanner Industries, Owner $25,000 on 9/2/08 John D. Tanner, is owner of Tanner Industries and Western Single Ply in California, Nevada and Arizona. Tanner graduated from Brigham Young University, and served within the LDS Church as manager of physical facilities and new construction within the Church’s welfare systems. Pro-Tech Fire Protection, Sacramento, CA 8540 Younger Creek Dr. #2, Sacramento, CA 95828 • Tel: 916.388.0255 $25,000 Pro-Tech Fire Protection gave: $5,000 on 9/8/08 and $20,000 on 9/4/08 Pro-Tech Fire Protection was co-founded by Donald H. Gordon, President and Mark A. Whittaker, CEO. Robert Cutler, San Diego, CA $25,000 on 9/8/08 Robert E. Greene, Villa Park, CA $25,000 on 9/4/08 Robert A., Bolingbroke, Rancho Santa Fe, CA $25,000 on 9/5/08 Sherri Jackman, Whittier, CA $25,000 on 9/4/08 SRS Insurance Services, Santa Ana, CA $25,000 SRS Insurance Services gave: $5,000 on 8/8/08 and $20,000 on 9/5/08 Tulare County Investments, LLC, Camarillo, CA $25,000 Tulare County Investments gave: $5,000 on 8/22/08 and $20,000 on 9/11/08 Sunstone Partners, LLC, Camarillo, CA $25,000 Sunstone Partners gave: $5,000 on 8/29/08 and $20,000 on 9/5/08 Tammilee Woodhouse, La Canada, CA $25,000 on 9/4/08 William C. Wilcox, Danville, CA $25,000 on 9/5/08 Darlene Olson, Orland, CA $25,000 on 9/11/08 Craig J. Faulkner, Rancho Santa Fe, CA Faulkner Development, Manager $25,000 on 9/10/08 Cheryl H. Wilde, Ventura, CA $25,000 on 9/17/08 Chuck Schreiber, Laguna Hills, CA KBS Realty Advisors, Investments $25,000 on 9/9/08 J. Robert West, Redlands, CA West Dermatology, Dermatologist $25,000 on 9/17/08 Ja Layne Pugmire, Yorba Linda, CA $25,000 on 9/12/08 Laurie Jergensen, Poway, CA $25,000 on 9/10/08 Jaquetia Zinn, San Jose, CA $25,000 on 9/24/08 Jeanne Muhlestein, Whittier, CA Realtor $25,000 on 9/17/08 Nancy Schindler, Encinitas, CA $25,000 on 9/17/08 Norman E. Crum, Stockton, CA Valley Pacific Petroleum Services, Inc., Owner $25,000 on 9/11/08 Oi Lin Chen, Palso Verdes Estates, CA Sunrider International, Adminstration $25,000 on 9/12/08 Ronald Lakey, Alta Loma, CA JF Saca Company, CPA $25,000 on 9/10/08 Rebecca Jones, Wilton, WY $25,000 Rebecca Jones gave: $10,000 on 9/13/08 and $15,000 on 9/13/08 Parley J. Livingston, Atherton, CA PJMB Commercial, Property Management $25,000 on 9/24/08 Jana L. Mullen, Alamo, CA $25,000 on 9/18/08 Joanne McColm, Pleasanton, CA $25,000 on 9/10/08 Lassens Health Food, Ventura, CA $25,000 on 9/15/08 Laura Armstrong, Irvine, CA $25,000 on 9/24/08 Lonnie C. McCleve, Gilbert, AZ Greenfield Land Development, Construction/Development $25,000 on 9/10/08 Loren K. Carroll, Kingwood, TX $25,000 on 9/10/08 Lorenzo N. Hoopes, Oakland, CA $25,000 on 9/24/08 Michael G. Mullin, Lomita, CA Pacific Maritime Association, Longshore Foreman $25,000 on 9/11/08 Robert E. Culbertson, Pleasanton, CA BAE Systems, Electrical Engineer $25,000 on 9/17/08 Ronald Stone, Modesto, CA Stone & Associates, Real Estate $25,000 on 9/17/08 Rowland W. Day, Newport Beach, CA Lawyer $25,000 on 9/11/08 Stephen S. May, San Luis Obispo, CA Magnet Media, Owner $25,000 on 9/12/08 Steve G. Keithly, La Mirada, CA Whittier Mailing Products, Vice President $25,000 on 9/11/08 Susan P. Facer, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA $25,000 on 9/24/08 Vicki Larson, Pleasanton, CA $25,000 on 9/12/08 John Sorensen, Laguna Niguel, CA North American Healthcare, Executive $24,999.99 on 9/5/08 Sherie Samuelian, Laguna Niguel, CA $24,999 on 9/19/08 Teri L. Jones, Saratoga, CA $24,500 on 9/5/08 Eva Ruiz, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Homemaker $24,000 on 9/12/08 Richard E. Nicholson, Newport Beach, CA Consultant $23,500 on 9/17/08 Marc Barkdull, Pleasanton, CA PJMB Commercial, Inc., Real Estate $22,500 on 9/15/08 Hardester Family Partnership, Investments, San Jose, CA $22,500 on 9/24/08 Sandra M. Bertha, Olivenhaim, CA $22,000 on 9/11/08 Whittier Family Foundation, Yorba Linda, CA $21,500 on 9/18/08 Greggory R. Devore, MD, AMC, La Canada, CA Greggory R. Devore, Physician $20,000 Greggory Devore gave: $5,000 on 8/25/08 and $15,000 on 9/15/08 Steven L. Bush, La Crescenta, CA Prestige Preschools, Inc., CEO $20,000 on 9/15/08 Sherwood Capital, Inc., Agoura Hills, CA $20,000 on 8/18/08 David L. Baker, Thousand Oaks, CA David L. Baker, DDS, Oral Surgeon $20,000 on 9/8/08 Rutherford Productions, Santa Monica, CA $20,000 on 8/13/08 Dewitt Paul, Santa Ana, CA Cotton Buds, Executive/Owner $20,000 on 9/4/08 Dewitt Paul founded Cotton Buds in 1991, with the technology and equipment to manufacture cotton swabs. He has since partnered with Proctor & Gamble on various bath tissues, paper towels and detergents. Dewitt’s father was en Elder and addressed the student body at Brigham Young University on April 10, 1963. Jennie L. Olsen, Laguna Niguel, CA $20,000 on 9/8/08 Gail A. Sonne, Dublin, CA $20,000 on 9/18/08 Brent W. Koch, Laguna Niguel, CA Management Strategy, Financial Consultant $20,000 on 9/24/08 Marilyn Allen, Stockton, CA $20,000 on 9/18/08 T.B. Penick & Sons, Inc., San Diego, CA 9747 Olson Drive, San Diego, CA 92121 • Tel: 858.558.1800 • Web: www.tbpenick.com $20,000 T.B. Penick & Sons gave: $20,000 on 1/31/08 T.B. Penick & Sons is a fourth generation construction company currently run by brothers Marc and Tim Penick that specializes in Structural Concrete, General Construction and Innovative Concrete Systems. They have completed projects all around the world. Daniel Mulvihill, San Diego, CA Pacific Southwest Mortgage/Realty–8840 Complex Drive, Suite 101, San Diego, California 92123 • Tel: 858.514.2100 • Web: www.psrs.com $20,000 Daniel Mulvihill, President/Banker with Pacific Southwest Mortgage/Pacific Southwest Realty gave: $20,000 on 4/1/08 Pacific Southwest Realty is a commercial mortgage banking company based in San Diego, with offices in Orange County, Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. Margot Kyd, Poway, CA San Diego Gas & Electric (SDGE)–P.O. Box 129831, San Diego, Ca 92112-9831 • Tel: 800.411.7343 • Web: www.sdge.com $20,000 Margot Kyd, Sr. Vice President with San Diego Gas & Electric (and married to Tom Kyd [16], below) gave: $5,000 on 4/1/08 and $15,000 on 4/1/08 (may have been removed) Margot Kyd is Senior Vice President, Business Solutions, for Sempra Energy Utilities, the umbrella for Sempra Energy’s regulated business units, including Southern California Gas and SDG&E. Kyd’s responsibilities include overseeing environmental services, safety and emergency services, supply management, fleet services, diverse business enterprises, and real estate and facilities. J. Robert Wheatley, Palo Alto, CA Robert Wheatley Properties, Property Manager $19,000 on 9/18/08 Dwayne Nash, Lincoln, CA Kodiak Roofing & Waterproofing Company, Contractor–1905 Aviation Blvd, Lincoln, CA 95648 • Tel: 866.530.2327 $18,000 on 8/14/08 Robert Samuelian, Laguna Niguel, CA Lawyer $15,001 on 9/5/08 Douglas McDermott, Sacramento, CA McDermott Financial and Insurance– 8359 Elk Grove Florin Rd, #293, Sacramento, CA 95829 • Tel: 877.689.8251 $15,000 on 9/14/08 Douglas McDermott is the President and Owner of McDermott Financial and Insurance. He is also part owner/CFO of a company called At Home Personal Care, headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. Williamson General Contracting, La Mirada, CA $15,000 on 9/12/08 Jay Bradford, Placentia, CA Majesty Realty, CFO $15,000 on 8/8/08 Jay Bradford is CFO/Executive VP/member of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee for Majestic Realty, and is also affiliated with Majestic Realty Retail, Commerce Construction Co, LP, CCC Rental LP, Majestic Management Company and Majestic Realty Foundation. Prior to this, he was with Ernst & Young for 18 years. Bradford graduated from Brigham Young University/B.S in Accounting, and currently serves on the National Advisory Council for the Marriott School of Management. Marina Landscape, Inc., Anaheim, CA $15,000 on 9/25/08 Leon J. Fairbanks, Paso Robles, CA Red Caboose Manufacturing $15,000 on 9/12/08 Michael R. Brand, Palo Alto, CA Cornish & Carey, Realtor $15,000 on 9/15/08 Richard L. Romney, Rancho Santa Fe, CA Investor $15,000 on 9/15/08 Craig L. Gillespie, M.D., Fairfield, CA $15,000 on 9/8/08 Joan N. Johnson, Los Osos, CA $15,000 on 9/18/08 The Fourels Investment Company, Orange, CA $15,000 on 9/15/08 Tom Kyd, Poway, CA Catholic Exchange–P.O. Box 231820, Encinitas, CA 92023 • Web: www.catholicexchange.com $15,000 on 4/23/08 The Catholic Exchange is a conservative portal with a significant web presence, which offers news, weekly Scripture study programs, articles and email programs. Proposition 22 Legal Defense Fund, Sacramento, CA $15,000 on 3/14/08 These are apparently left over funds from their unsuccessful court challenge to Proposition 22, The Knight Initiative. Institute for Marriage and Public Policy, McLean, VA Post Office Box 1231, Manassas, VA 20108 • Tel: 202.216.9430 • Web: www.marriagedebate.com $15,000 on 1/28/08 NOM’s Maggie Gallagher also heads the Virginia-based Institute for Marriage and Public Policy, which is dedicated to efforts that define marriage between only a man and a woman. Terri Basinger, Cottonwood, CA Golden State Foot Clinic–923 Dana Drive, Redding, CA • Tel: 530.221.1666 • Web: www.goldenstatefootclinic.com $14,985 Terri Basinger, a Bookkeeper at Golden State Foot Clinic, gave: $10,000 on 7/28/08 and $4,985 on 8/4/08 Terri Basinger is married to Dr. Robert G. Basinger of Golden State Foot Clinic. Golden State Foot Clinic serves the Northern Sacramento Valley near Red Bluff and Redding. Richard McIntire, Porterville, CA $13,500 on 8/29/08 Pamela Miles, Simi Valley, CA Home Care Pharmacy, Clerk $12,500 on 9/8/08 Roland Hinz, Valencia, CA Hi-Torque Publications–25233 Anza Dr., Valencia, CA 91355 • Tel: 661.295.1910 • Web: www.hi-torque.com $12,500 Roland Hinz, President of Hi-Torque Publications, gave: $12,500 on 4/7/08 Hi-Torque Publications is the world’s leading publisher of off-road, motorcycle and all-terrain vehicle magazines, with a readership of over 2 million per month. Edward Atsinger, Camarillo, CA Salem Communications–4880 Santa Rosa Road, Camarillo, CA 93012 • Tel: 805.987.0400 • Web: www.salem.cc $12,500 Edward G. Atsinger III, CEO with Salem Communications gave: $12,500 on 4/3/08 Salem Communications is a leading US radio broadcaster, Internet content provider and magazine and book publisher targeting audiences interested in Christian and family-themed content and conservative values. They own and operate nearly 100 radio stations across the country. Allyson Weinberg, Santa Rosa Valley, CA $12,500 Allyson Weinberg gave: $12,500 on 4/4/08 Allyson Weinberg has been in the limelight before. Back in 2004, Weinberg and her husband Denny (a senior executive for WellPoint, the nation’s second largest insurer at the time), sued the United Way of Ventura County, stating they were lied to about the United Way policy that forbade donations to any organization that discriminated against others. Due to the court ruling that allowed the Boy Scouts to discriminate against gays and atheists, the United Way chose to no longer support them as their own guidelines prohibited such support based on discrimination. The Weinberg’s had agreed to head a nationwide campaign for United Way to find donors, as well as match donations, but when United Way chose to change its donation policies towards the Boy Scouts, the Weinberg’s, for a number of different reasons, decided to sue. [7] Paul A. Stahlman, Salinas, CA $12,000 on 8/29/08 Kent Miles, Simi Valley, CA Home Care Pharmacy, Pharmacist $11,800 on 9/8/08 Charles C. Stoddard, Santa Rosa, CA $10,500 on 9/25/08 James Pergrossi, Pleasanton, CA $10,180 on 8/18/08 Peter Leparulo, San Diego, CA Novatel–9645 Scranton Road, San Diego, CA 92121 • Tel: 858.812.3400 • Web: www.novatelwireless.com $10,001 Peter Leparulo, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer with Novatel gave: $10,001 on 1/24/08 Leparulo has served as Senior Vice President of Novatel, and became the CEO in April 2008. Novatel Wireless creates various wireless modems and computer accessories. Kelly C. Olds, Huntington Beach, CA $10,000 on 9/13/08 Carolyn Pann, Jamul, CA Arctic Containers, Owner $10,000 on 9/17/08 Kermit Corporation, Jamul, CA $10,000 on 9/10/08 R. Jean Taylor, Alamo, CA Retired $10,000 on 9/9/08 Elisa Pulido, San Juan Capistrano, CA $10,000 on 9/17/08 Cheryl A. Clarke, Moorpark, CA $10,000 on 9/24/08 CS Concrete Solutions, Mission Viejo, CA $10,000 on 9/8/08 Curtis B. Chandler, Sacramento, CA Allstate Insurance $10,000 on 8/29/08 Alma J. Kreutzkamp, El Cajon, CA $10,000 on 9/3/08 Amanda Crane, San Diego, CA Larsen Golden Spoon, Owner $10,000 on 8/8/08 Melvin C. Bell, Wilton, CA Bell Tasty Foods, Owner $10,000 on 9/19/08 Anthony Ridd, San Clemente, CA Lifestyle Settlements, Owner $10,000 on 8/18/08 Barbara Lee, Walnut Creek, CA $10,000 on 8/11/08 Blaine Bowman, Saratoga, CA $10,000 on 8/14/08 Brian B. Blatter, DDS, Concord, CA $10,000 on 8/8/08 Cynthia L. Kenney, Granite Bay, CA $10,000 on 9/2/08 Earl E. Damitz, Santa Barbara, CA $10,000 on 8/29/08 Dana Munkelt, San Diego, CA GH Munkelt Trust, Buyer/Estate Adminstration $10,000 on 8/22/08 David S. Sorensen, Santa Barbara, CA Select Staffing, CEO $10,000 on 8/18/08 Howard W. Bennion, Fairfield, CA Pacific Coast Steel, Iron Worker $10,000 on 9/8/08 Dawna J. Evans, Groveland, CA $10,000 on 8/20/08 Dannee L. Clyne, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA $10,000 on 9/4/08 Darin Hazen, Ladera Ranch, CA Songwriter $10,000 on 8/20/08 Eliot Mason, Huntington Beach, CA US Wheel Corp., President $10,000 on 8/26/08 Garry Pace, Thousand Oaks, CA Bernstein Global Wealth Mgmt., Financial Advisor $10,000 on 8/4/08 Emaleti Mokofisi, Kaneohe, HI Kaneohe General Ser., President $10,000 on 8/8/08 First Global Marketing, Provo, Utah $10,000 on 8/22/08 Gary D. Green, Fountain Valley, CA Timec Company, Inc., Executive $10,000 on 9/4/08 Gibson Jon, Cameron Park, CA John Gibson Company, Owner $10,000 on 8/21/08 Gwenn H. Webb, Pleasanton, CA $10,000 on 8/29/08 Hal Renfro, Glendale, CA Hal Renfro Realty, Realtor $10,000 on 8/18/08 Hands On Billing, LLC, Huntington Beach, CA $10,000 on 8/27/08 Jennifer Jackson, Corona del Mar, CA $10,000 on 9/2/08 Jerome D. Teney, Yuba City, CA Tenney & Co, CPA $10,000 Jerome Teney gave: $5,000 on 8/27/08 and $5,000 on 8/14/08 Kelly C. Olds, Huntington Beach, CA $10,000 on 8/15/08 Kenneth Baldwin, Newbury Park, CA $10,000 on 8/8/08 Kevin Monson, Fountain Valley, CA Kevin Monson Attorney At Law $10,000 on 8/20/08 Neil Anderson, Lodi, CA Self-Engineer $10,000 on 8/8/08 Lois R. Bullard, Cerritos, CA $10,000 on 8/29/08 Paul Sorensen, Santa Barbara, CA Select Staffing, Manager $10,000 on 8/8/08 Philip Carmack, Santa Clara, CA Nvidia Corp, Executive $10,000 on 8/20/08 R. Jean Taylor, Alamo, CA Retired $10,000 on 9/9/08 R. Dean Lang, DDS, Valencia, CA $10,000 on 8/8/08 Matt Dalton, Los Angeles, CA Dalton Enterprises, Recycling $10,000 on 8/18/08 Thomas Busi, Sutter Creek, CA Firstcard ATM, Inc., Owner $10,000 on 9/5/08 Richard G. Olson, Agoura Hills, CA Naoter Care Services, President $10,000 on 8/8/08 Scott R. Flora, Laguna Hills, CA Alliance Mechanical Corporation, Construction $10,000 on 9/3/08 Robert Shepard, Corona, CA Pacific Shores Masonry $10,000 on 9/15/08 Mark R. Boud, San Clemente, CA Real Estate Economics, Real Estate Economist $10,000 on 9/4/08 Boud is a graduate of Brigham Young University, majoring in Economics and English. Richard L. Thawley, Lodi, CA Richard L, Thawley & Associates, SP, Sales/Marketing $10,000 on 9/5/08 Brandon Ogden, Newport Coast, CA MCA, Auto Broker $10,000 on 9/10/08 Deborah S. Stapley, San Juan Capistrano, CA $10,000 on 9/24/08 Dianne Olson, Thousand Oaks, CA $10,000 on 9/11/08 Randall Huff, Altadena, CA $10,000 on 9/25/08 Ivan V. Lauritzen, Riverside, CA Green Vision Partners, Sales $10,000 on 9/15/08 Karen Smith, Moorpark, CA $10,000 on 9/11/08 Pamela Patterson, Folsom, CA $10,000 Pamela Patterson gave: $10,000 on 7/24/08 Kenneth Payton, Garden Grove, CA $10,000 Kenneth Payton gave: $10,000 on 6/30/08 Kelly Burt, San Diego, CA Tres-Dac–9375 Customhouse Plz A-2, San Diego, CA 92154 $10,000 Kelly Burt, Developer with Tres-Dac gave: $10,000 on 4/23/08 Gretchen Kieding, Solvang, CA $10,000 Gretchen Kieding gave: $10,000 on 6/27/08 Gary Pace, Thousand Oaks, CA Bernstein Global Wealth Mgmt.–1999 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 2150, Los Angeles, CA 90067-6123 • Tel: 310.286.6000 • Web: www.bernstein.com $10,000 Gary Pace a Financial Advisor with Bernstein Global Wealth Management gave: $10,000 on 8/4/08 Bernstein Global Wealth Management is an investment management/research firm with 18 offices throughout the United States. Stephen Ridinger, Camarillo, CA Evets Corporation–PO Box 1327, Camarillo, CA 93011 • Tel: 949.361.2100 • Web: www.musicdistributors.org $10,000 Stephen Ridinger, owner and President of Evets Corporation gave: $5,000 on 1/20/08 and $5,000 on 7/3/08 Evets Corporation is a distributor of musical equipment. Francis Longstaff, Agoura Hills, CA UCLA, Professor $9,999 on 8/8/08 Frank J. Gaughan, Poway, CA $9,999 on 8/25/08 David H. Vanslooten, La Canada, CA Primecap Management, Investment Manager $9,999 on 8/18/08 Carolu Wilson, Colfax, CA $9,999 on 8/18/08 Jill Vanslooten, La Canada, CA $9,999 on 8/18/08 Boyd Jensen, Riverside, CA Garrett & Jensen, Attorney $9,999 on 9/24/08 Michelle Robinson, Fountain Valley, CA $9,999 on 8/13/08 Megan Thomason, San Diego, CA $9,999 on 8/10/08 Byron G. Wilson, Colfax, CA $9,999 on 9/25/08 Lin D. Whatcott, Maple Valley, CA Da Vita, Accounting $9,995 on 9/17/08 Lorraine S. Hulme, Los Gatos, CA $9,977 on 9/17/08 Constancy Trust, Salt Lake City, UT $9,950 on 9/11/08 Sarah Gould, Pacific Palisades, CA $9,900 on 8/27/08 Susan Lathrop, Fremont, CA $9,900 on 8/11/08 Prosol, Inc., Murietta, CA $9,900 on 8/8/08 Jeffrey Wise, Atherton, CA Pro Solutions, Real Estate $9,900 on 9/2/08 Bruce A. Bitnoff, Rescue, CA World Pass Travel, Tour Operator $9,900 on 9/2/08 Kristin Corey, La Canada, CA $9,900 on 8/8/08 John E. Brasher, Newcastle, CA Brasher’s Sacramento Auto Auction, Manager $9,900 on 9/2/08 Kathie Hansen, La Canada, CA $9,900 on 8/13/08 Jeffrey D. Holt, Huntsville, UT Goldman Sachs & Co., Investment Banker $9,900 on 9/19/08 John Hansen, La Canada, CA Glenwood Group, Investor $9,900 on 8/13/08 Jay Mooreland, Folsom, CA Merrill Lynch & Co, Global Headquarters–4 Financial Center, 250 Vesey Street, New York, NY 10080 • Tel: 212.449.1000 • Web: www.ml.com $9,900 Jay Mooreland, a Financial Advisor for Merrill Lynch, gave: $9,900 on 7/28/08 Joseph Grigg, La Canada, CA American Energy Operations, President American Energy Operations–550 N. Brand Blvd, Suite 1960, Glendale, CA 91203-3381 • Tel: 818.549.9993 $9,900 Joseph Grigg gave: $9,900 on 8/4/08 American Energy Operations is an energy and gas utility company. Jeffrey Wise, Atherton, CA Pro Solutions, Inc., Real Estate–901 Coleman Ave., Menlo Park, CA 94025 • Tel: 650.326.8660 $9,900 Jeffrey Wise of Pro Solutions gave: $9,900 on 9/2/08. Jeffrey Wise is also owner of Wise Building Co. His previous political contributions include $2,300 to Mitt Romney in 2007. Nancy Chantry, Rancho Murietta, CA $9,800 on 9/3/08 Gina A. Vincent, Pacific Palisades, CA $9,800 on 9/5/08 Joy N. Hulme, Monte Sereno, CA Author $9,677 on 9/17/08 Kathryn C. Carter, Salt Lake City, CA $9,500 on 9/11/08 Los Jardines, LLC, Yorba Linda, CA $9,500 on 9/4/08 Louise Dalton, Yorba Linda, CA J & L Consulting, Owner $9,500 on 8/8/08 John Nagy, Newbury Park, CA Andrews International Security Services, Security $9,500 on 8/13/08 John Dalton, Yorba Linda, CA J & L Consulting, Owner $9,500 on 8/8/08 Noward Mankins, Arroyo Grande, CA $9,500 on 8/14/08 R. Brooke Landscaping, Inc., Antioch, CA $9,500 on 9/2/08 Rebecca Hawkins, Glendora, CA $9,500 on 8/21/08 Debbie Crandall, Orange, CA $9,000 on 9/25/08 Heather B. Callister, Martinez, CA $9,000 on 9/2/08 Ryan Crandall, Orange, CA Bio Medics, Manager $9,000 on 9/25/08 L. Dean Forman, Colfax, CA GFBB Benefits, Financial Advisor $8,999 on 8/18/08 Linda M. Forman, Colfax, CA $8,999 on 8/18/08 Scott Roybal, La Canada, CA Sheppard Mullin, Attorney $8,900 on 8/11/08 Pinson Erin, Billings, MT Pechanga Resort, Gaming $8,500 on 8/17/08 Jennifer McKay, Kaysville, UT $8,000 on 8/21/08 James D. Powell, DDS, Palmdale, CA $8,000 on 9/2/08 Samuel McKay, Kaysville, UT $8,000 on 8/27/08 Gene Lamoreaux, Sunnyvale, CA KLA Tencor, Engineer $8,000 on 8/8/08 Jared D. McCune, DDS, Lompoc, CA $8,000 on 8/21/08 V. Lance Littlejohn, Alamo, CA West Coast Novelty Corporation, Manager $8,000 on 9/8/08 C. Jim Elam, Santa Ynez, CA Agricultural Technology, Inc.–1168 Oak Glen Rd, Santa Ynez, CA 93460 • Tel: 805.688.6475 $8,000 C. Jim Elam, an Agricultural Consultant with Agricultural Technology, Inc., gave: $8,000 on 6/27/08 Wayne Baldwin, Newbury Park, CA Pueblo Radiology Medical Group–415 Market Street, Building 1A, Ventura, CA 93003 • Tel: 888.678.3256 • Web: www.puebloradiology.com $7,500 Wayne Baldwin, an Executive with Pueblo Radiology Medical Group, gave: $7,500 on 8/4/08 Wayne Baldwin is an executive at Pueblo Radiology, which operates out of locations in Ventura and Santa Barbara. Jeremy Jergensen, Riverside, CA Palm Terrace Care Center, Administrator $7,500 on 8/27/08 Wayne Baldwin, Newbury Park, CA Pueblo Radiology, Executive $7,500 on 8/4/08 Fundet Foundation, Inc., Draper, UT $7,500 on 9/8/08 Claudia Hamilton, Agoura Hills, CA $7,500 on 8/8/08 Elizabeth Jergensen, Riverside, CA $7,500 on 8/27/08 Lori Gollyer, La Canada, CA $7,500 on 9/10/08 Arthur Burke, Santa Barbara, CA Berman Development, CFO $7,500 on 8/11/08 Kevin Hamilton, Agoura Hills, CA American Holdings LLC, Executive $7,500 on 8/8/08 Kirk P. Christ, Diamond Bar, CA Hub International, Insurance Administration $7,500 on 8/8/08 Steve F. Smilanick, Granite Bay, CA S&S Commercial Fishing, Owner $7,500 on 8/27/08 Zion Foundation, Draper, UT $7,500 on 9/8/08 Christopher K. Thompson, Encino, CA Investment Real Estate Association, Real Estate Agent $7,200 on 8/25/08 Mary Barrus, Agoura, CA Thousand Oaks Surgical Hospital, Nurse $7,000 on 8/22/08 Kenneth L. Virgin, Aliso Viejo, CA Payables, Inc, CEO $7,000 on 9/5/08 Margot B. Sayer, Santa Clarita, CA $7,000 on 9/8/08 Mark E. Bean, Rancho Cordova, CA Health Net, Actuary $7,000 Mark Bean gave: $6,000 on 9/5/08 and $1,000 on 8/8/08 Elias Mancilla, Riverside, CA Valley Recycling Center, Owner $6,800 on 8/29/08 Christopher Dailey, Costa Mesa, CA Advanced Joining Technologies–3030 Red Hill Avenue, Santa Ana, CA, 92705 • Tel: 949.756.8091 • Web: www.ajt-inc.com $6,500 Christopher Dailey, welder with Advanced Joining Technologies gave: $6,500 on 8/4/08 Advanced Joining Technologies was created in 2000 as a subsidiary of Boeing, and later was purchased back by the original founders. They are responsible for Boeing’s world recognized development and production implementation with the friction stir welding process. Treavor Hodson, Folsom, CA Palmer, Kazanjian, Wohl, Perkins–520 Capitol Mall, Suite 600, Sacramento, California 95814 • Tel: 916.442.3552 • Web: www.pkwp-law.com $6,025 Treavor Hodson, an Attorney with Palmer, Kazanjian, Wohl, Perkins, gave: $6,025 on 8/4/08 Treavor Hodson is an attorney with Palmer, Kazanjian, Wohl, Perkins in Folsom, CA. The firm specializes in all aspects of employment law litigation, including such areas of expertise as wrongful termination, unlawful discrimination and harassment and retaliation. Hodson also represents management in labor law cases before the National Labor Relations Board and similar state agencies including representation elections, unfair labor practice charges and hearings, collective bargaining negotiations, contract arbitrations and picketing and strikes. Charles Stucki, Coto De Caza, CA Cisco Systems, Executive $6,000 on 8/8/08 Roland Spongberg, Long Beach, CA WKS Restaurant Group, President $6,000 on 8/21/08 Don D. Sessions, Coto De Caza, CA Sessions & Kimball, Attorney $6,000 on 9/22/08 Lisa Wheatley, Los Altos Hills, CA $6,000 on 9/18/08 Robert Wheatley, Los Altos Hills, CA Robert Wheatley Properties, Manager $6,000 on 8/22/08 John Chandler, Allstate, Gold River, CA $6,000 on 8/25/08 Christine Cooper, Dublin, CA $6,000 on 9/8/08 C. Ray Carlson, Valencia, CA C. Ray Carlson, Attorney $6,000 on 8/29/08 Bryant Gold, Ramona, CA Advanced Bionics, Attorney $5,600 on 8/29/08 Paul A. Barney, Ridgecrest, CA China Lake Department of Defense, Electrical Engineer $5,500 on 9/3/08 Eric Loudon, Corona, CA Western Water Works, Director $5,500 on 8/27/08 U-Rent, Inc., Camarillo, CA $5,200 on 8/13/08 Kelly Furniss, Yorba Linda, CA $5,110 on 8/22/08 Robert D. 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Black Bishop tells No on 8 voters to suck it up.

This BLACK African American Bishop said, “They should just suck it up.”, in regards to the defeat of Prop 8.  I have an idea, how about we throw that black Bishop back on the plaintains and I don’t know, eh, just tell him to suck it up.

Gay Marriage and the Democratic Hazard

Gay Marriage and the Democratic Hazard

By: Deepak Chopra

“Moral hazard” is a phrase more of us know in this era of reckless trading on Wall Street, and now we can apply it to politics. Traders who use other people’s money aren’t exposed to the risk of losing their own money; therefore, they act less responsibly than someone who is fully exposed to the consequences of a risky decision — that’s the moral hazard. In politics, irresponsible behavior happens when there is little or no consequence to be felt, the only difference being that you play with someone else’s life, not merely their money.

The latest example is over gay marriage. The rest of the country is watching to see if a ballot measure in California, Proposition 8, will ban gay marriage in that state. Since June California has legalized same-sex marriage, joining Massachusetts and Connecticut. The court decision that paved the way for this change outraged the usual groups. Social conservatives and various religious groups, including a massive influx of money from the Mormon Church in Utah, are campaigning heavily for Prop 8 to pass. One wonders what business it is of theirs. Marriage has its public side, but given the sharp decline in marriage since the Seventies, what precious institution are they protecting?

If the answer is that a sacrament is at stake, these religious groups have no business interjecting their beliefs into public policy. Various religions traditionally ban the eating of pork, shellfish, and meat on Friday, but we don’t allow those strictures to govern policy. As for the condemnation of homosexuality by scripture, many of those same scriptures advocate polygamy. Trying to condemn homosexuality on religious grounds is a ship that has already sailed in every secular society, and the vast bulk of psychological research has already removed homosexual behavior out of the category of pathology.

What gives the anti-gay marriage forces their influence comes down to moral hazard. If you run no risk sticking your nose into someone else’s bedroom, some people are weak enough to go ahead and do it. What gives them permission is a toxic tradition, deeply imbedded in the right wing, of shameless intrusion. McCarthyism, the right to life movement, school prayer, anti-immigration, and a string of other rabble-rousing campaigns have been based on harming other people without risk to yourself. What makes these movements immoral is that the whole situation is upside down. In finance, you are supposed to take extra care of other people’s money, not less, when you are entrusted with it. In a democracy, majority rule is based on respect for minority rights, the basic idea being that a bond of trust allows minorities to feel safe when they are outnumbered.

Popular democracy sorely tests the bond of trust. Therefore, we have certain bodies, such as courts and the Senate, where the tide of popular sentiment can be checked. In California, the system of ballot initiatives for changing the state constitution is pure democracy at work, without restraint of any kind. If half the citizenry favor a change, their whims override all checks and balances. Prop 8 is the latest in a long line of disturbing, misguided initiatives that amount to a roll of the dice. Will the majority decide to stamp on a newly fledged right of a gay minority? The contest is too close to call, but as an outsider who hopes that California voters will say no to Prop 8, they should think seriously about moral hazard and the trap it poses.