Free Sketch – Proposition 12
On the set of a 'mac vs. PC' style stage. A series of normal Americans address the camera earnestly.
Man One
With the recent triumph of proposition 8, the institution of marriage has been made a little safer, but there's still more work to be done.
Woman
Alternative lifestyles continue to erode the traditions that generations of American-value loving Americans hold dear.
Man Two
That's why next election you'll be hearing more about Proposition 12.
Woman
Proposition 12.
Man Two
Prop 12.
Woman
An important new piece of legislation to continue the work we've started.
Man Two
A new law whose purpose is simple and to the point.
Man One
To stop gay people from looking at me.
Man Two
For too long, gay people have been looking at me.
Woman
Why?
Man Two
Why are you looking at me... gay person?
Woman
How much longer must Americans be made uncomfortable by gay people looking at them?
Man Two
Making eye contact at a grocery store.
Woman
Or the gym...
Man Two
Or a bathhouse.
Woman
Proposition 12 will ensure that Americans can feel safe again. By making it illegal for homosexuals to make eye contact with them. Or stand too closely.
Man Two
I mean, seriously. (emotional) Why are you looking at me?
Man One
America has been divided for too long. We need unity. And that's what Prop 12 will provide. It will bring Americans together into two distinct unified groups.
Woman
So tell your friends about this important upcoming choice.
Man One
A new law that will require homosexuals to avoid eye contact with traditional Americans.
Woman
And wear this patch at all times. (Holds up a pink triangle patch).
Man One
Vote yes on Proposition 12.
Woman
I'm voting yes on Proposition 12.
Man Two
(just crying)
Man One
Vote yes.
Man Two
(still crying, transitions to blur)
Super-imposed: Yes on Proposition 12
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Each candidate has a wiki style entry where users can upload and manage information. It's light on some specific types of content (e.g. proposed legislation, bill tracking) but it shows tons of promise and will no doubt help usher in a new era of transparency.
http://www.politicalbase.com
Through the Looking Glass
Ever heard the adage: "Maybe one day schools will get all of the money they need and the Army will have to hold a bakesale to buy a bomber."
I give you: armybakesale.com
This site was created by Ari Voukydis, Pete Olson and myself. Original baked goods were created by Julie Tudor and Erika Kern.
