SD Union Tribune: Inflammatory TV ads pollute Prop. 8 debate (2nd editorial against8!)

http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20081016/news_lz1ed16middle.html

When confronting the weighty question of whether to amend the state constitution, voters should make a decision based on common sense and fairness – not inflammatory television ads that generate more heat than light. But when the issue is as emotional as gay marriage, this may be too much to ask.

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What changed? For one thing, the “Yes on 8” forces have recently waged an offensive but terribly effective war on the airwaves to convince voters that, if they don't draw the line at gay marriage, before they know it their children will learn about same-sex unions in public school.

How shameful. That is not what this debate is about. Parents have the right to be notified if such a thing is discussed in class, and to remove their children if necessary. The ads don't mention that.

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Enough with these petty political games. This is serious business. Let's shelve the theatrics, and think about what would be best for all Californians. The answer begins with equal rights for everyone and a No vote on Proposition 8.

or any time of the year that their child is to be excused when ever you name the topic comes up - be it gay marriage, dissection dead animals, pledging allegiance etc. Its up to the students parents to take responsibility in this.