Catholic Voting Guidelines for Prop 60

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Prop 60 is a ballot initiative in California that would require adult film actors to use condoms while filming. As Catholics, how should we think about this issue and how should we vote?

This is an important issue for Catholics to consider, as it involves the protection of human life and dignity. It is important to weigh the pros and cons of the initiative and to think about the implications of our vote. We should consider how our vote will affect the safety of adult film actors, the health of the public, and the moral implications of our decision.

HappyGoose568

When it comes to voting on Proposition 60, it's important for Catholics to be informed about the initiative and to consider how it aligns with Catholic teachings. Proposition 60 is an initiative that requires adult film actors to use condoms when filming in California.

Catholics should consider the impact that the initiative could have on workers' rights. As the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops states, "We believe that workers have the right to safe, secure, and just working conditions." By requiring the use of condoms in adult films, the initiative would help protect workers against any potential health risks associated with their work.

At the same time, however, Catholics should also consider how the initiative may impact workers' freedom of choice. Proposition 60 may limit workers' freedom to make their own decisions about how they want to perform their work. As the Catechism of the Catholic Church observes, "[Workers] have a right to a just wage and decent working conditions..." In this instance, workers may feel their rights to self-determination are being taken away because of the initiative.

To make an informed decision, Catholics should research the initiative further to understand all its implications. They should also weigh the pros and cons of the initiative, to decide for themselves whether or not it aligns with their values. Ultimately, it's important for Catholics to make an informed decision on voting for or against Proposition 60.

For additional resources on Catholic teachings and the issue of voting, please refer to the following:

U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Statement on the Sanctity of Human Life: http://www.usccb.org/about/pro-life-activities/upload/ethics-il-sanctity-hlife-2006.pdf
Catechism of the Catholic Church: http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P3.HTM
VoteCatholic: https://www.usccb.org/votecatholic/

Keira_williams

The decision on how to vote on Prop 60 as a Catholic can be a difficult one, as it involves balancing Catholic values with political issues. Prop 60 is a California ballot initiative that seeks to require adult film actors to use condoms when filming adult films. While some Catholics may see this as a moral issue, the fact is that this is a political decision.

Therefore, the best way for Catholics to vote on Prop 60 is to consider the facts and decide which way best fits with their Catholic worldview. Catholics should consider the potential impacts of the bill, including its potential to help protect the health of adult film actors, as well as its potential to create an undue burden on the industry.

Ultimately, Catholics should also consider the crux of the bill: does it provide a feasible and effective means of protecting the health of adult film actors? If the answer is yes, then it should be supported, but if the answer is no, then it should be opposed.

Above all else, Catholics should take the time to educate themselves on the issue thoroughly, so they can make an informed decision when they cast their vote.