The fight against Proposition 8 continues to attract support across the political spectrum. Ward Connerly, the controversial black Republican and affirmative action foe, writes an op-ed in the Sacramento Bee against the California ballot initiative that would rescind marriage in the nation's largest state.
"I consider it discriminatory and I abhor discrimination by our goverment against its taxpaying citizens," Connerly writes. "That is why I am voting no on Proposition 8."
In an interview today with The Times, Connerly said he made the decision without telling the No-on-8 campaign consultants, and against the wishes of some of his political advisors.
"There are times when you have consider who you are," Connerly said.
Connerly, whose wife is white, noted that when he got married in 1962, "the government in many parts of our country did not legally allow us to do that. I have never forgotten that."
"Many people invoked the Bible to say that blacks and whites should not marry and that our marriage was going to destroy Western society," Connerly said. "All that stuff comes back."
In July, Connerly came out strongly for gays and told the Arizona Republic there was no contradiction between opposing affirmative action and supporting gay rights and domestic partnerships.
Connerly has probably done more to single-handedly oppose affirmative action and roll back many gains that minorities and women made in corporate hiring and purchasing. Not to mention state-sponsored affirmative action programs in California. But we'll take almost any opposition to Prop 8 where we can find it.
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Well, atleast he cares about the injustices done to one minority group....but what if you're gay and black? All bets are off, baby.
Posted by: Derrick from Philly | 31 October 2008 at 14:35
This is not just an issue about gays and lesbians. I recommend you read the post at editorial section http://editorialsection.com for another perspective.
Posted by: Troy Westin | 31 October 2008 at 14:40
There's a big THREAT tonight. Some churches want to spread disgusting things to kids when they hand out candy. See It's OK to Vote No for more info.
Posted by: Reuven | 31 October 2008 at 15:28
As much as I detest Connerly, at least he is a consistent Conservative -- no government intrusion, period. I guess anybody can get one thing right....LOL
Posted by: ReggieH | 31 October 2008 at 16:19
He has no idea how lucky he is. Ward Connerly is not a household name which is why the white male hustlers whose services he has no doubt used do not recognize him. But just give it time. Sooner or later one of them are going to start to wonder why this guy is so evasive when asked about his line of work.
Posted by: gurlene | 01 November 2008 at 07:32
A black republican with a white wife that opposing affirmative action yeah self hatred much.
Posted by: CAJIVA | 02 November 2008 at 17:51
Christians! Don't be fooled by a Mormon LDS trick! Save Christianity and vote NO on proposition 8! See http://Batyzim.com/ for the real, Christian, story.
BTW: The Mormons have been instructed by their leaders to deface and vandalize their own signs to make themselves look like victims. It's an old trick, and a shame the Media fell for it.
Posted by: Cain Hamm | 03 November 2008 at 13:50