Amador County - Protesters against Proposition 8, which would ban gay-marriage in California, created quite a stir off Highway 49 in Jackson Monday morning. Five high school students from Amador High School enthusiastically jumped up and down as some passing motorists honked their horns. Earlier in the morning, a number of male demonstrators in favor of the proposed constitutional ban were demonstrating in the same spot. But, according to business owner Kam Merzlak, whose store sits adjacent to the demonstrations, “the No on 8 supporters were getting a lot more recognition and response from the passing motorists.” “We have friends who want the same rights as we have,” said one student when asked to explain his motivation for demonstrating. Voters across California will decide on this controversial issue today, November 4th. Story by Alex Lane (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).