Ad asks Arnold to “Be a Hero”
Equality California is calling upon Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to “be a hero” and let AB 849, the marriage equality bill passed by California’s legislature, become law.
The ad is well-produced and draws upon Schwarzenegger’s legacy as a member of the Kennedy family. It also hits so many notes similar to Log Cabin’s “Hope, Not Fear” ads which ran in opposition to George Bush’s Federal Marriage Amendment efforts–which, by the way, Schwarzenegger also opposed–that you’d think it was drafted off the same script. The big difference, though, is the timing of the ads. I have to wonder whether running these ads at this time might jeopardize the other gay rights bills which are coming to the Governor’s desk.
Log Cabin representatives, including California Director Jeff Bissiri, will meet with the Governor’s staff today to discuss a number of gay and lesbian issues. On the table is one area where Arnold would be a TRUE hero–helping defeat the proposed initiatives which would turn back the clocks on partnership rights for gays and lesbians more than two decades.
Click Here to play Equality California Ad (Quicktime)
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Pingback by Boi From Troy » Gays create false hope over Marriage Equality bill — September 21, 2005 @ 12:45 pm
This is a disgusting ad and could backfire. The image of George Wallace and the implied comparison is revolting. I understand this was produced by the Reiner organization.
Comment by Tom Franklin — September 23, 2005 @ 11:00 am
[…] This weekend is the California Republican Party convention and as you may have heard, some of the party’s, um, “faithful” are planning to go EQCA on Governor Schwarzenegger. Who knew the religious right had so much in common with the Gay Political Establishment? I came here to make sure that as many voices on the other side were represented. […]
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