October 13, 2008
Get Internet-Famous by Fighting Prop 8
Whether you're a crazy liberal or a crazy Republican, we can all agree that we don't want the government to veto strong, healthy, stable marriages. So what are you going to do about it -- just sit there and whine, or get out and make a difference?
Now's your chance to strike at the heart of the anti-marriage ban: SFist_Matt (currently at work on marriage interviews at Stop8.org) is teaming up with some other cool folks to shoot some online political videos, and he needs people to be in them. So he's recruiting talent. (That's you!) It's unpaid, like so many worthy causes; but there will be snacks.
If you'd like to appear in a video, and you're available in the city on Saturday (the 18th) from noon to 4, write to viral - at - stop8 - dot - org. Include your name and age; and if you're fluent in Spanish, mention that as well. They're looking for folks under 30 to look confidently into the camera and deliver some assertive lines about why voting in this election is so important, and what we all -- gay and straight -- stand to lose if Prop 8 passes and the state starts blocking marriages.
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Why under 30? Seems like the bluehairs and Godheads are the problem here, so why not cast for them?
If only I could vote. Damn missing it by a month.
Well, that makes sense, only wanting folks under 30. Because it's folks under 30 who are definitely the ones who need convincing. (Yes, that's sarcasm.)
You'd be better off finding middle age people to make videos. THOSE are the people you need to convince, and a bunch of smug 30 somethings aren't going to do it.
Sorry, I meant 20-somethings.
It is outside our means to convince people to change their minds on this issue -- the goal here is to reinforce the importance of voting. Old people already know all about that; it's the kids who need some nudging.