Having worked the phones for this, I can tell you that the script that had been put together was designed to not raise any hackles, nor challenge anyone in any way. In other words, it was passionless. And I think that more chances needed to be taken--that when someone responded with "I'm voting yes because I don't want my kids to learn about homosexuality in school", or "I'm voting yes because it's Gods law", that there should have been some engagement. Instead, it was "I'm sorry that you feel that way and I hope that you will reconsider" click (I'm paraphrasing the actual script, but that's damned close to it.) The Yes on 8 people were playing on fear and using lies. I don't suggest that the No on 8 people use lies, but they should have addressed them and brought them more to light for what they were.
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Date: 2008-11-11 12:32 am (UTC)