"Prompted by their church's support for a California initiative to ban gay marriage, some Mormons are voicing opposition to the proposed ban on the Internet — saying in cyberspace what they might not be able to express in church buildings. 'We need a place where people can have a discussion and get information,' said Laura Compton, a contributor at MormonsforMarriage.com. 'And people need to know that it's not coming from an anti-Mormon place, or a gay Castro district place. It's coming from a faithful place.'" [AP]

And you thought your family was fucked?! Arizona politico Steve May rescinded his Congressional bid after falling out with his family, which owns United American Industries, a sweetener manufacturer.

May's Mormon parents, James and Carol May, allege in court papers that they brought their son into the business back in 1995, but gave him the boot in 2006 following his "erratic behavior," which they claim came from a substance abuse problem. May's made no secret of his previous bouts with addiction, and readily admits to checking into rehab in February of 2006.

Republican May denies his parents claims, particularly that he tried to steal their employees and start a rival business. He also blames their actions on their religion…

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