Nov 01, 2008

Magic Johnson Urges Voters to Vote NO on Proposition 8

SACRAMENTO – Magic Johnson, enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame after winning five NBA championships as a Los Angeles Laker, and three Most Valuable Player awards, has lent his voice to the chorus of those calling Proposition 8 wrong and unfair.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 1, 2008

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Magic Johnson Urges Voters to Vote NO on Proposition 8

SACRAMENTO – Magic Johnson, enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame after winning five NBA championships as a Los Angeles Laker, and three Most Valuable Player awards, has lent his voice to the chorus of those calling Proposition 8 wrong and unfair.

In a recorded telephone call to California voters, Johnson says:

"This is Magic Johnson calling to ask you to join me and Barack Obama in opposing Proposition 8.

"Prop 8 singles out one group of Californians to be treated differently – including members of our family, our friends, and our coworkers.

"That is not what California is about. So this Tuesday, vote no on Proposition 8. It is unfair and wrong. Thanks."

The telephone message from Magic Johnson will reach millions of California voters in the final days, urging voters to reject this discriminatory and unfair initiative.

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