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Old 11-15-2008, 09:06 PM
 
Location: Everybody is going to hurt you, you just gotta find the ones worth suffering for-B Marley
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This afternoon protesters have closed down Santa Monica Blvd in front of the Mormon Temple demanding that the church pay taxes if they want to get into politics. This will become a major PR issue for Mormons since they are the focus of the outrage.
I'm not even Mormon but even I know this is ridiculous since certain religious sect's whole belief system entails incorporating their religion/faith into every part of their lives. To expect them to do less is dictate how they're to practice their own religion, and/or compromise it.
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Old 11-15-2008, 09:08 PM
 
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This is a very sad day for decency. This list has been highly publicized for some time now. People on the list are being harassed and in some cases persecuted.

Readers here should note the extreme intolerance, bigotry, and prejudice of this poster. In his mind, anyone who voted contrary to him is "injecting hatred." His mind is so closed that he simply can't even conceive that good people believe differently from him. This is a perfect example of the hate speech of the gay activists in this issue.

This list is being used to spread hate and to intimidate citizens who are involved in the public debate.

This is both incredibly sad and despicable...
What world do you live in? Who faces more harassment and persecution in this world? Gay people, or the contributors to "Yes on 8"?

Who has faced more intolerance, bigotry, and prejudice in this world? Gay people, or the contributors to "Yes on 8"?

People have a right to protest and boycott whoever they want, Paul. You can wave your arms around and throw a hissy fit over it if you want, but you can't stop them.

If it really bothers you, though, you could always give more of your time and money to those "Yes On 8" businesses and organizations that are supposedly suffering so much.
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Old 11-15-2008, 11:17 PM
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While I disagree with Mormonism, I fully support the Mormon church in its efforts to protect traditional marriage.
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Old 11-15-2008, 11:28 PM
 
Location: Los Altos Hills, CA
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Paul,

I'm astonished that you blame gay people for the hateful words that others have used against them for all of these years.
I dont know if your here in California, but during the campaign, it was the No-on-8 side that introduced hate, intolerance and bigotry into the debate. Yes on 8 went out of its way, bending over backwards to emphasize over and over that its not about hatred, but protecting traditional marriage.

But all we got out of the No campaign was this stupid line in the sand. EITHER YOUR WITH US OR AGAINST US. They were very George W Bushesque.
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Old 11-15-2008, 11:31 PM
 
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This is a very sad day for decency. This list has been highly publicized for some time now. People on the list are being harassed and in some cases persecuted.

Readers here should note the extreme intolerance, bigotry, and prejudice of this poster. In his mind, anyone who voted contrary to him is "injecting hatred." His mind is so closed that he simply can't even conceive that good people believe differently from him. This is a perfect example of the hate speech of the gay activists in this issue.

This list is being used to spread hate and to intimidate citizens who are involved in the public debate.

This is both incredibly sad and despicable...

Why hide the list of ppl who inject their hate and interfere with other ppl's lives? They can dish it out, but they can't take it?
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Old 11-15-2008, 11:33 PM
JGY
 
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If I gave any money to that campaign, I wouldn't care less if they published my name, but I can understand in California why they are concerned with privacy.
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Old 11-15-2008, 11:46 PM
 
Location: Victoria TX
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While I disagree with Mormonism, I fully support the Mormon church in its efforts to protect traditional marriage.
Have you put out any calls for help, or can yuou handle both the liberal -bashing and the gay-bashing all by yuourself tonight?
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Old 11-16-2008, 12:17 AM
JGY
 
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I haven't yet, but I plan on contacting Focus On The Family, and the American Family Association, plus if need be I will donate some money to the Mormon Church to help with any legal fees.
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Old 11-16-2008, 12:31 AM
 
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But all we got out of the No campaign was this stupid line in the sand. EITHER YOUR WITH US OR AGAINST US.
It was a YES or NO vote. I don't remember there being any other options.
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Old 11-16-2008, 12:48 AM
 
Location: The Coldest Place
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I haven't yet, but I plan on contacting Focus On The Family, and the American Family Association, plus if need be I will donate some money to the Mormon Church to help with any legal fees.
Since you don't seem to be able to get your private life together, I think the chances that you actually have anything to give are next to nil.
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