Proposition 8...boycotts taking effect! Yes voters cry foul...

Opponents of Proposition 8 have shifted gears after protests in the streets earlier this week caught the attention of the National media.

Now, gay activists are moving ahead to exert their economic power, by boycotting businesses which voted "yes" on the initiative to ban gay marriages in the sunshine (!) State.

Ron Prentice of ProtectMarriage.com has called "foul".

"No matter what your opinion of Proposition 8, we should all agree that it is wrong to intimidate and harass churches, businesses and individuals for participating in the democratic process," he argued to the media in recent days.

According to Prentice, boycotters are "unabashedly trampling on the rights of others."

Not true!

I agree that harassment, per se, is wrong.

However, boycotters do have a legal right to stand in the street with signs and protest the actions of individuals and/or businesses that engaged in a process that they believe denied their rights.

And, on Wednesday night, an angry mob did just that.

Hundreds of protestors converged on the El Coyote restaurant on Beverly Boulevard - much to the dismay of the owners of the establishment - who have (by the way) collected many "gay" dollars for goods and services over the years.

For some inexplicable reason, El Coyote Manager Marjorie Christoffersen elected to contribute $100 to the "Yes" on Proposition 8 cause, which resulted in the protest outside the popular eatery.

Although the disciple of the Mormon Church allegedly appeared outside of the restaurant - and broke down in tears over the incident - protestors were unrelenting.

As they should have been.

Yes, California voters are entitled to cast a ballot as they wish, and contribute funds for a proposed initiative they opt to back.

Likewise, gay individuals have a right to boycott individuals and businesses who vote "down" their lifestyle and their inalienable right to equality pursuant to the California Constitution.

If the voters who supported Proposition 8 had any integrity, they would follow through all the way.

For example, "Yes" supporters would not seek out "gay" patronage or support any gay businesses, to underscore how vehemently opposed they are to the gay lifestyle and same-sex marriages.

While supporters of Prop 8 are inclined to deny gays the right to marry and equal status - ultimately - businessmen in the area have no qualms about accepting gay pinkbacks.

Indeed, the backstabbers seek the best of both worlds, to their advantage.

Sorry folks, it doesn't work that way!

In the wake of the boycotts now underway, strident opponents to gay marriage are now whining about potential losses and belly-aching about the gay community's bold-faced efforts to hurt 'em where it matters most, in the pocketbook.

The gay community has got 'em by the short and curlies, so why let go?

Fred Karger, a retired political consultant and resident of Los Angeles, put it succinctly when he made a statement to the press recently about the issue.

"People are determining who their friends are and who are not their friends. People need to be held accountable for their financial support."

Those interested in boycotting businesses (and individuals) who donated money in support of Proposition 8 may surf to the "Californians against Hate" website to determine who the culprits are and act accordingly.

http://californiansagainsthate.com/

Robert Hoehn (a VP at Hoehn Motors in Carlsbaad) - who contributed $25,000 in support of Prop 8 - is now suffering a lot of angst over his misstep.

He vowed to a reporter that in the future he'll find a discreet way to contribute funds without being found out by the gay community.

Well, he hasn't learned a thing on the heels of the controversy, now has he?

A boycott of Hoehn Motors should commence immediately.

Let's put that bozo out of business, straight away, folks!

Meanwhile, Ms. Christoffersen (El Coyote employee) left town.

If these individuals feel so strongly about the cause, and that what they did was politically and morally correct, why are they hiding their faces now?

Guilt? Shame? Conscience?

Well, to me, that signals a glimmer of hope...

Proposition 8...did 70% of Blacks vote down Gay Marriage? Are West Hollywood gays racist?

Yesterday, I posted a feature about Gay activists who protested the outcome of the Prop 8 initiative on Hollywood Boulevard the other evening, amid an overwhelming presence of riot police.

Some chastised the LAPD for "overkill".

Within minutes of posting, I was quite alarmed to receive a message from one blogger, who asserted that West Hollywood "gays" had it coming, essentially.

Here is what he said, verbatim:

on November 12, 2008 at 6:45 pm Monster 62

"I don’t know why that West Hollywood crowd are all pissed off at blacks because they voted 70% in support of Proposition 8. The reaction they are having toward blacks, etc. is “exactly” why they voted the way they did.

Everyone knows those Gays up in Weho are some of the most “racist” group of people unless it benefits “them”. Here’s some advice West Hollywood Group or Gay’s. How about trying to treat people the way you want to be treated.

If you all want Prop 8 passed one day and get the support — how about getting the support of these other “groups” and help them understand why they should support your cause. Calling people names and using the “slave derogatory word” won’t get you anywhere.

If anything it will make people vote against you. Final word, take “no one’s vote” for granite. Hatred and ignorance has no place in America anymore! If you want “America” to change — you have to start in your own house first."

Post: 11/12/08 http://www.julian1st.wordpress.com/

In my response comment, I noted - for starters - that there were more "blacks" living and working in WEHO than ever before.

And, I might add, in harmony with their neighbors!

I should know; after all, I've resided in West Hollywood for the past twenty years.

Frankly, Monster 62's response was out-of-line, if you ask me.

Not only have gays welcomed blacks, Mexicans - whomever - into the community with open arms, they also incorporated a city where gays and minorities could feel comfortable in their skin, at home in their sexuality, and free of discrimination.

Notwithstanding the obvious, when A.I.D.S. first broke out years ago, it was the gay community that reached out to all those inflicted when the government, straights, and the ignorant would not.

Despite skin color or sexual persuasion, gays offered medical services, shelter, food, and financial assistance.

The A.I.D.S. walk was also instituted, in a bold-faced effort to build a powerhouse of resources so scientists, doctors, and researchers could fight the disease and hasten a cure.

I find it appalling - if true, as Monster 62 alleges - that 70% of the Black community voted down Gay Marriage.

When gays jumped on the bandwagon, and started to back Obama in his bid to be 1st Black President of the United States, I recall penning a post that posed an all-important question of the Presidential hopeful.

Would Barack be urging his supporters to Vote "no" on Proposition 8?

If he took appropriate action, his voice must have fallen on deaf ears.

In retrospect, it appears that the Black Community stabbed all gays in the back.

Is that the thanks gays get for opening up their community in a spirit of humanity?

In view of what has transpired in recent days, I can only opine this.

Too bad we can't turn back the clock!

If blacks are unhappy with the gay lifestyle in West Hollywood, then they should find another community to leach off of.

They're a thorn in the community's side, otherwise!