The free speech area at California State University’s San Bernardino campus is near the library, a modern structure made of concrete, metal and glass that resembles a prison rather than a center of higher learning. “I think I know your group,” said one student, “I’ve been to your web site and downloaded … Read more
Today’s campaign was a great example of the so-called tolerance of the anti-marriage crowd. Our first stop was Mount San Antonio College. After receiving a permit from college authorities, TFP Student Action members set up in the free speech … Read more
Lunch hour on Figueroa Street, downtown Los Angeles: Stepping onto the sidewalk, he said: “Let me see that sign.” The sign held by TFP volunteer Mr. Thomas Schneider read “God’s marriage = 1 man, 1 woman = children.” “Golly! You’re right about that.” Just then another businessman turned to Mr. Schneider and … Read more
After attending the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, we found a busy intersection in Yorba Linda near a shopping center. The caravan now has three new members: Mr. Matthew Shibler and his brother Michael and Mr. Jose Walter Ferraz. Out of the blue, a gentleman stopped and volunteered to spend part of … Read more
After spending some time distributing pro-traditional marriage literature at the Los Angeles Fair in Pomona this morning, our campaign was cut short due to strict free speech regulations. The free speech area was a 5 x 5 white box and security guards were present at all times to make sure people stayed … Read more
As soon as he saw our sign, he smiled and exclaimed: “Right on guys, right on! God is pleased with your work.” Everyone crossing the intersection heard him. Some smiled in agreement. Others sneered or pretended not to notice our banners, although it is hard to miss an 18-foot banner and a … Read more
“What is this all about?” asked a student at Bakersfield College. After Mr. Cesar Franco explained the importance of traditional marriage and gave him a flier, he said: “That’s great! Thank you! Let me shake your hand. What church are you from?” After being informed that TFP volunteers are Catholic, he wanted … Read more
Thus far, Bakersfield is the city where the most people honked their horns in support of traditional marriage; bus drivers, policemen, fire trucks, cars, even pedestrians on the sidewalk found a way to honk for true marriage. We simply received an outstanding reception. Almost invariably, when obscene words are directed against us … Read more
While visiting college campuses, we’ve found that access to “free speech” areas are not always so free, at least to opinions which promote virtue and reject sin as our current campaign for traditional marriage does. Perhaps “controlled speech” areas would be a more fitting name for these designated “free speech” zones. However, … Read more
When you see the famous Sequoias, their grandeur instantly inspires you to think of their Creator. Their massive size and superior beauty speak of the blessings God has bestowed on our great nation. For many of us it was the first time visiting the Sequoia National Park, a well-deserved break for my … Read more