Proposition 8

I have thought and thought about what to say about this entry.  I have thought about conversations I have had with some of my best friends in the past and with those whom I also respect.  And it is hard.  Hard for the fact that I don't want others to feel as though I am pointing fingers, or "telling" them what to do.  I am not doing that, and I have no desire to do that.

 I wish that it was a easy choice for some; and I know it is not.  And I respect that.  

For the past month I have sat at my computer trying to eloquently say what I was feeling; and failed every time.  I wanted to say something amazing, to - I don't know... light a fire for others to really "search" out what they wanted.  To have them really do their homework, so that they could have the peace of mind with their decision/opinion.  I know that if people really really wanted an answer to their question... they would find it.  Again, if they spent time reading the laws (not listening to commercials or what people say this proposition is all about) and understanding what this fight is about... the weight of this decision would come through.

While blog surfing I have come across some really good articles/opinions.  Which you can find here:

See this blog entry

Read this letter

So for my opinion, yes I will vote yes on Prop. 8.  Yes, I have looked at both sides and have really decided.   How did I get to my decision?  Not that you may be interested in this, but here ya go....

I wish I could give you an actual article where I found my "aahaa moment" as Oprah would term it.  I wish I could point you to a person whom I conversed with or a place I ventured too... but none of these would do you any good.  The fact is, my decision from the beginning was quite simple.  (Again, I have looked at both sides of the argument... but that doesn't mean that I was undecided the whole time, or at any time.)  

So here it is... as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints I have a testimony of Latter Day Prophets.  I have a testimony not because I have been told to do something or that I am brainwashed, or because someone I admire has a testimony.  I have a testimony of this gospel and of prophets because of my experiences.   Because of my experiences and prayer I could never deny the truths I know, nor the feelings I have had... thus I have a testimony of the Gospel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  And so... when President Thomas S. Monson (The Prophet of the LDS Church) asked us to do all that we could to support the Yes Vote, my decision was made.  I was voting yes.  When a prophet of God, and something you have a testimony of, tells you to do something you (I ) don't have to ask questions... you (I) just do what they ask.  

For those of you whom do not have a testimony of these things, or are not a member of the church.  I will explain it this way:

If a dear friend whom you love (best friend, parents, spouse anyone...) and know would never do anything to harm you asked something of you, you would do it?  Someone you trust, someone you know is a good person to the core, whom would never pass judgment that was not needed nor would intentionally hurt a soul.  Someone who is close to God, who is guided by God and lives his life for something he BELIEVES in.  If he/she asked you to do something - I think you would do it.  I really do.  

So no, I am not brainwashed... I just have a testimony.  It is as simple as that.  For me at least.

** Please know this entry is not to invoke arguments or "bashing".  It is not an entry of hate or anything of the like.  It is just an entry of a girl with her decision.  A decision that you may or may not a agree with... and I completely respect your choice... it is your choice.  **