Right vs Left

As protests continue in the United States opposing Proposition 8, conservatives and proponents of the right-wing are fighting back with some very interesting rhetoric (ie. calling the protesters 'radicals', 'extremists', 'fascists', etc.)

Click here for a clip showing Bill O'Reilly (the infamously mean, prejudice and ignorant Fox News correspondent) and Newt Gingrich (an American author and former politician) discussing the protests and then a candid rebuttal by a progressive and liberal 'Young Turks' correspondent (check out their website for more daily videos). 

It's definitely worth a watch.

Old vs. New (?)

        Some argue that the debate over Proposition 8 (and many other political and social issues) revolve around a generational gap where older conservatives cling to 'tradition' and fear change while a younger generation is challenging the norm and refusing to remain stagnant. 

        Here are some commercials from the "No on Prop 8" campaign parodying the PC (old) vs Mac (new) idea:

No on Prop 8 PSAs Spoof Mac vs. PC Commercials 

*Thanks to Meg for suggesting this post!

Proposition 8 Controversy

Overshadowed by the historic election of the first African-American president, the passing of Proposition 8 went mostly unnoticed. The state of California (as well as Florida and Arizona) amended its constitution to only recognize marriage as being between a man and a woman. Same-sex marriages were made legal in California back in May, 2008 after several Supreme Court Judges ruled it unconstitutional to only recognize heterosexual marriages. After much campaigning and organizing (and financial support from many churches, republican organizations and conservative groups) it was left up to the people of California to either overturn or support the ruling. By a close margin, Proposition 8 was passed and only the marriage between a man and a woman will be recognized. Protests have erupted across the country with passion on both sides. Here are some video clips showcasing the arguments for those in support of and those against gay marriage:

YES for Proposition 8:

Proposition 8 made simple

Where do babies come from?

Confusing School Curriculum

Young adults explain why they are voting Yes

Main website:  www.protectmarriage.com

NO for Proposition 8:

Keith Olbermann's special comment on gay marriage

Video blog by Sam Harris (not the author of the same name)

Senator Feinstein: Prop 8 is about discrimination

Sarcastic commercial to ban divorce

Main website:  www.noonprop8.com

Decide for yourself.