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When I ask why I should I vote yes on proposition 8 it all boils down to "Follow the Prophet". That's supposed to settle the issue? An appeal to a priesthood office? I don't think so:

"No power or influence can or ought to be maintained by virtue of the priesthood (or priesthood office), only by persuasion (stop trying to scare me or warn me) long suffering, by gentleness and meekness, (enough with the proclamations and marching orders) and by love unfeigned;"

(Telling our gay and lesbian members that we love them but hate their behavior is a bit like our evangelical friends insisting that "We love Mormons but we hate mormonism". Or: We love women, we just hate it when they behave like women)

If the bretheren can't do a better job of persuading me, I am under no obligation to vote yes. It is a clear cut violation of the Lord's program as outlined in the 121 section of the Doctrine and Covenants. (D & C 121:41

The prophet has inspiration, and so do I as a faithful lifelong member. I've personally received an answer to my prayer that we should not discriminate, hate, but rather love one another. The savior of the world would not be asking you for your money to make people feel bad. If the church fought this with their funds they would be taxed like a corporation. The government draws the line between politics and religion for a reason. Now we as LDS californians are supposed to fund a political initiative because our prophet is crossing the line? I will not do this and would encourage those that believe in Jesus teachings to stand up with me and not support this. We have very little foundation as a church to be telling others about their sexual practices when we still believe in section 132 that tells us we can only get to CK by Polygamy.