Urge California Governor to Sign Harvey Milk Day Bill

[FreeState]

Last year the California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed the Harvey Milk Day bill, saying that Milk was a figure of merely local significance.

Whether you live in Palm Springs, the Central Valley, or far northern California, let the Governor know that Milk was an LGBT hero who truly changed the world and is worthy of a state day of special significance.

We haven't let last year's veto deter us, and have this year introduced SB 572, which would establish May 22 each year as Harvey Milk Day. With the film, Milk, and the help of its star Sean Penn we have great momentum, but we also need your help! Tell the governor your story about how Harvey has impacted your life, and why everyone in all corners of the Golden State needs heroes.

Use EQCA's form to contact the governor to sign the Harvey Milk Day Bill. (link at link!)

http://queersunited.blogspot.com/2009/04/urge-california-governor-to-sign-harvey.html

[dana_b]

1. the governator needs to hear from people

From "Equality California"

Dear Dana,

The other side is flooding the Governor’s office with calls to stop Harvey Milk Day from becoming reality. They are opposing SB 572 (sponsored by Mark Leno), a bill that would designate May 22 as an official state day to commemorate Milk’s birthday and lasting impact on California and the world.

Due to the other side’s high volume of calls, the Governor’s office has dedicated a special line for the issue. Now we have to make sure our side is heard.

Please, pick up the phone and call the Governor’s office right now at [phone]. Follow the prompts to support SB 572 (Leno), the Harvey Milk Day bill. Calling takes less than a minute–you don’t even have to talk to anyone."


If you live in CA., please call!!

[TokenQueer]

2. Calling now.

Thanks for the updated information. You should cross post this in General Discussion. Pick up the phone everyone...

[dana_b]

3. I put it in the California group

since we're the folks who should call

[TokenQueer]

4. So the only people calling to oppose this are from CA?

I doubt that. Just trying to throw a little support your way.

[dana_b]

5. probbly not but

I didn't think that the governor would care what out-of-staters thought. Although with Prop 8, you have a point.

[TokenQueer]

6. Just sayin'...

Prop 8 and Mormons were the first things that went through my mind when I read the original post. Anyway, can't hurt to flood the phone bank with solidarity. Too late anyway... I already forwarded the information to all my like-minded contacts!

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