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Old 11-01-2008, 05:51 AM   #6
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Originally Posted by il Padrino Ute View Post
So why waste time and money - on both sides - putting it to a vote?
I read a post on the Bloggernacle comparing the Church's Prop 8 support with Zion's Camp. In many ways, Zion's Camp was a disaster -- several men died from disease and they failed to accomplish their stated goal. It was successful, however, in enabling JS to find dedicated followers who were willing to march from Ohio to Missouri following a guy with zero military experience. JS really knew who was devoted to him.

Prop 8 may be the same. The church's support is totally inexcusable, a PR disaster, and will ultimately result in the failure of its stated goal (DDD is right. If Prop 8 passes, it will get challenged, and it will get struck down). But it allows the church to find out who has drank the most kool aid. Just watch, many of those who are leading the Prop 8 charge will get the most prestigious callings in the future.
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