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Show >«*•*.- •.wf»-im,-,,,vwt The Park Record C-15 Wed/Thurs/Frl, December 24*ll» I W i WHAT IS PROPOSITION 8 Proposition 8 is a California State ballot proposition that has amended the state Constitution to restrict the definition of marriage to a union between a man and a woman. It overturns a recent California Supreme Court decision that had recognized same-sex marriage in California as a fundamental right. The entirety of the text to be added to the constitution is: "Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California." It is important to note that while this proposition passed at slightly over 50 percent by law and constitution, it must also pass by a 60 percent vote of legislators. f:. The campaign for Proposition 8 raised approximately $36 . million, becoming the highest-funded campaign on any state ballot that day and surpassing every campaign in the country in spending except for the presidential contest. • •'.- ' • • > < FULLEQUALITY.ORG NEWSROOM JESUS CHRIST WHY IS THIS AN ISSUE * HERE IN UTAH? OF I AT rKK-DAY SAINTS The oJfical Resource for News Media, Opinion Leaders, and Ihe Public • " California and Same-Sex Marriage SALT LAKE CITY 130 June 20081 The following letter was sent from the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Church leaders in California to be read to all congregations on 29 June 2008: Preserving Traditional Marriage and Strengthening Families In March 2000 California voters overwhelmingly approved a state law providing that "Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California "The California Supreme Court recently reversed this vote of the people. On November 4,2 008, Californians will vote on a proposed amendment to the California state constitution that will now restore the March 2000 definition of marriage approved by the voters. The Church's teachings and position on this moral issue are unequivocal. Marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God, and the formation of families is central to the Creator's plan for His children. Children are entitled to be born within this bond of marriage. A broad-based coalition of churches and other organizations placed the proposed amendment on the ballot. The Church will participate with this coalition in seeking its passage. Local Church leaders will provide information about how you may become involved in this important cause. J We ask that you do all you can to support the proposed constitutional amendment by donating of your means and time to assure that marriage in California is legally defined as being between a man and a woman. Our best efforts are required to preserve the sacred institution of marriage. n7 tt I EMAIL - FAX - US MAIL Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service Form 13909 Tax-Exempt Organization Complaint (Referral) Form (August 2007) 1 NAME OF REFERRED ORGANIZATION: Corporation of the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Street Address: 50 E. North Temple St. City/State/Zip Code: Salt Lake City UT 84150 Date of Referral: 2. ORGANIZATION'S EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (EIN): ^ I am sickened and saddened to have come to the realization that a community I have supported, respected, and worked with for over twerV ty years has gone to such horrific lengths to strip the rights of another group of people. How can you put money behind a ' constitutional amendment thai denies the approximately " 18,000 gay marriages done to date in California? H. As a fifty year-old gay man in a committed twenty year relationship^ am appalled arid r * dism^ed to have discovered that the LDS . Church has pushed and prodded their members into contributing millions of dollars in support of Proposition 8, an issue that California faces - not Utah. (see letter from President Monson) 3. NATURE OF VIOLATION: I | Directors/officers/persons are using income/assets for personal gain I I Organization is engaged in commercial, for-profrt business activities | { Income/assets are being used to support illegal or terrorist activities | y f Organization is involved in a political campaign \w\ Organization is engaged in excessive lobbying activities I I Organization refused to disclose or provide a copy of Form 990 | | Organization failed to report employment, income, or excise tax liability properly | | Organization failed to file required federal tax returns and forms I | Organization engaged in deceptive or improper fundraising practices I | Other (describe): 4. DETAILS OF VIOLATION: Name(s) of Person(s) Involved: Thomas S. Monson, Henry B. Eyring, Dieter F. Uchdorf, L. Whitney Clayton • Organizational Title(s): President; First Counselor and Second Counselor to the President; President of the Seventy Date(s): Throughout 2008; letter read in churches June 29 2008; satellite broadcasts October 1 & 8, 2008 Dollar Amount(s) (if known): Total contributions by the organization and its members exceeded $20 million It has been stated that over 7&T percent of the funds received to push Proposition 8 forwards has come from the LDS Church. In 1992, the LDS Church also contributed largd amounts of money to a similar proposition in the state of Hawaii. <. Description of activities: 5. SUBMITTER INFORMATION: Name: Occupation or Business: Street Address: City/State/Zip Code: Telephone: I | I am concerned that I might face retaliation or retribution if my identity is disclosed. 6. SUBMISSION AND DOCUMENTATION: The completed form, along with any supporting documentation, may be mailed to IRS EO Classification, Mail Code 4910DAL, 110Qj Commerce Street Dallas, TX 75242-1198, faxed to 214-413-5415 or emailed to eoclass(3>irs.gov. 'f Catalog Number 50614A www.irs.gov Form 1 3 9 0 9 (08-2007) EMAIL - FAX - US MAIL I ask that you join me in stand? ing up against the LDS ChurcH in the matter. What can you' do? Please fill out Tax Form 13909: Tax-Exempt Organization Complaint (Referral) Form, as shown. EMAIL FAX OR US MAIL AS INDICATED TO GET INVOLVED SEE FULLEQUALtTY.Ofli Bruce Palenske info@fallequality.org ' .„•} WWW.FULLEQUALITY.OR* |