FOR 2012--A PROP 8 BALLOT INITIATIVE?

Equality California is thinking ahead and wants to embark on a 2012 ballot initiative to repeal Proposition 8. That gross national organization for marriage (no caps for scums) is already smiling at this, considering it a sign that LGBT advocates expect to lose the Prop 8 federal court case that is still in litigation.

Equality California released this presser: Because legal experts are advising that the Proposition 8 federal challenge could take years to resolve, Equality California is launching a community engagement initiative to start a discussion on whether to return to the ballot in 2012 to repeal the marriage ban or whether to wait for a final decision by the courts. Before making any recommendation, Equality California will survey its membership, hold 10 town halls across the state and an online town hall, conduct a poll of likely 2012 voters, consult with political experts, coalition partners and engage with its members and the LGBT community. Equality California will announce results of polling and analysis by Labor Day. Details and a complete schedule for community town halls are forthcoming with initial meetings scheduled for San Francisco on May 19, West Hollywood on May 25 and San Diego on June 2.