Ellen Puts The Issues in Regular People Terms.

Ellen DeGeneres updated her blog with some info on the tricky wording of one of the issues on the upcoming November ballot.

It’s true that sometimes these votes are worded in a way that almost seems like they want you to vote wrong,  so Ellen laid out Proposition 8 (Gay Marriage) in regular people terms to help people figure out how to vote.

There’s a California Proposition on the ballot that’s a little confusing. It’s Proposition 8. It’s called, “The California Marriage Protection Act” — but don’t let the name fool you. It’s not protecting anyone’s marriage. Not yours. Not mine.

The wording of Prop 8 is tricky. It’s like if someone asked you, “You don’t want dessert, right?” But you do want dessert so you say, “Yes,” which really means you don’t want dessert. And if you say, “No,” which means you do want dessert — it sounds like you don’t. Either way, you don’t get what you want. See — confusing. Just like Prop. 8.

So, in case I haven’t made myself clear, I’m FOR gay marriage. And in order to protect that right — please VOTE NO on Proposition 8. And now that you’re informed, spread the word. I’m begging you. I can’t return the wedding gifts — I love my new toaster.

Thanks, E!