Hollywood
A-lister Brad Pitt announced on Wednesday he's donating
$100,000 to fight Proposition 8, the November ballot
initiative that could ban same-sex marriage in
California.
The Los
Angeles Times reports that Pitt's contribution
is the largest anti-Prop. 8 donation by a celebrity.
"Because no one
has the right to deny another their life, even though
they disagree with it; because everyone has the right to
live the life they so desire if it doesn't harm
another; and because discrimination has no place in
America, my vote will be for equality and against
Proposition 8," the actor said in a statement.
Political
strategist Chad Griffin told the Times that he hopes
Pitt's donation spurs more celebrity donors. He added
that Democratic billionaire Ron Burkle plans to host
a large fund-raiser at his home in October to rally the
entertainment industry against Prop. 8.
Recent weeks have
been marred by reports that the Yes on 8 campaign has
seen a huge influx of cash support from wealthy evangelical
donors. According to reports, the bulk of the
donations have come from outside California. (Neal
Broverman, The Advocate)
