Response to Governor's Decisions
Despite a Tidal Wave of Opposition, Governor Schwarzenegger Sides With Homosexual Special Interests – Signs Two Highly Controversial Bills Into Law
For the past several months CFC’s legislative team has been faithfully tracking and keeping you informed of two important and controversial bills.
Late last night, as the constitutional deadline approached for Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to sign or veto legislation, he surprisingly signed Senate Bills 54 and 572. Senator Mark Leno, (D-San Francisco) who is committed to forcing the radical homosexual agenda on all Californians, authored both measures. Each sailed through the legislature on strict party-line votes without support from Republicans.
Senate Bill 54 requires California to validate and recognize same-sex marriages performed outside the state prior to November 5, 2008 – in violation of the state constitution and the express will of the voters – when California voters approved Proposition 8.
Upon the news of the Governor’s decision to side with the radical homosexual agenda, CFC’s Chief Executive Officer Ron Prentice stated, “It is clear that the governor has forgotten that the people of California are sovereign, and the language of Proposition 8 is unambiguous regarding the people’s intent. The signing of SB 54 dishonors the people of California and weakens the laws set forth by them through the initiative process. The failure of our elected representatives to support the people illustrates the need for new leaders who value the people over special interests.”
Governor Schwarzenegger also signed Senate Bill 572, which requires the Governor of California to annually proclaim May 22 as “Harvey Milk Day.” This would set aside a special day in California’s public schools to honor the first openly homosexual politician.
“Despite tens of thousands of California citizens expressing their opposition to SB 572 by phoning or writing his offices, Governor Schwarzenegger has abandoned parents and students to assuage special interest groups,” stated Prentice. “Commemorating Harvey Milk in public schools, primarily because of his sexual orientation, goes against the values and expectations of the vast majority of California’s parents.”
SB 572 encourages schools to conduct “commemorative exercises” and programs that focus on Milk’s contributions, a man who served less than one year in public office.
The passage and signing of these two measures illustrates California legislators’ lack of commitment to protect the values of the majority of the people, the sovereignty of their vote, and the innocence of children. Despite vocal and persistent objections, once again the radical agenda of a few has been forced on all Californians. As the people responded with Proposition 8, the groundwork is being set to bring about needed change in California’s representative leaders.
