DU Theists, Atheists and assorted everyones - Truce? [View All]

[Taverner]

Things got out of hand in some threads - and I would be remiss if I were to not accept guilt.

Prop 8 is a very emotional subject for many of us - gay and straight alike. We want that more perfect union, that union that accepts ALL of its members, no matter their backgrounds and proclivities. Prop 8 was a step in a backwards direction, and many of us are sore about that.

So be you a Christian, Muslim, Atheist, Agnostic, Buddhist, Hindu, Rastafarian, Druze or Mormon - we have to turn this piece of legislative hate around. We need to protect ourselves from tyranny of the majority.

Yes, most Californians are against gay marriage. Fuck 'em - they're bigots. This is why we have courts and 'Activist Judges.' I say bring on the activism! Bring on the shame for the bigots who voted for Prop 8.

I made a point of pointing this out to a neighbor - that he was a bigot. He didn't like my assessment, but he couldn't defend himself. We could all do well to point this out to our neighbors. Think of a Yes on Prop 8 sign no different than an effigy of Obama, or a KKK flag or burning cross on a lawn. It's bigoted hatred, pure and simple.