The Latter Day Saints Church made no monetary donations to Prop. 8, contrary to assertions in the December 9 “Dog of a Different Color.” Church members were not ordered to donate, but were encouraged to study the issue and support it as they individually saw fit. LDS people are, for the most part, better educated and better informed than most. They are encouraged to carefully weigh issues and vote their conscience. They are told before every election that the LDS Church endorses no candidates or platforms. Here is an example.

Blacks and Hispanics were also big supporters: See this link.

Thank you for considering these facts in the matter.

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