Some fear a new petition drive in Oklahoma may hurt women, veterans, the disabled and minorities. Some say it's nothing more than a cover that will move Oklahoma backwards. It's initiative petition 387 and 139-thousand signatures are needed to get it on the ballot. Opponents are hoping through education, those signatures will be hard to come by.

Across Tulsa and across Oklahoma, State Representative Jabar Shumate is holding an organizational meeting.

"You can't believe everything you hear," Shumate says. "It must be investigated."

It's a gathering and the start of a campaign called, Decline to Sign.

"Decline to sign this petition because it's motivated by people outside the state who are making political points and not trying to promote anti-discrimination," Shumate says.

Those we talked to say you can find those collecting signatures where there is a lot of foot traffic -- like post offices. Others are say they've been approached at the Springdale shopping center outside the Save A Lot grocery store.

"Ask them some questions before you sign," says Regina Goodwin. "And, more importantly, if you're for affirmative action, don't sign the petition. It's as simple as that."

The petition drive comes on the heels of House Bill 1804 and rising resistance to immigration issues. Many are concerned and learning about this petition drive for the first time. City Councilor Maria Barnes, a member of the Tulsa Human Rights Commission, is worried.

"Just because you see somebody, a minority, holding a clipboard doesn't mean it's going to benefit that group of people. Still have to be very cautious about what you're signing. It's the unknown and don't do that."

Three states have passed measures against affirmative action -- California, Michigan and Washington. Five other states are targeted, including Oklahoma.