Call It A Civil Union and Move On
Is this a sign of the times?
The people voted – mainstream America has said that want to preserve the meaning of marriage as a man and a woman.
So if the gay community wants the same rights a married couple, push for civil union. No difference, and it leaves religion out of the equation. They get what they want – the rights a hetro couple has.
I never thought I’d see the hate coming from the gay cause like we are seeing today. Not since the Rodney King riots have we seen hate and venom like this. And from the most unlikely group to promote hate.
It’s an attack on democracy and also proof that the agenda runs a lot deeper than meets the eye.
Matt Barber, director of cultural affairs for Liberty Counsel, called the statements “hate crimes” for their intent to create violence against someone based on their beliefs.
“This is not just a matter of some people blowing off steam because they’re not happy with a political outcome. This is criminal activity,” he said. “The homosexual lobby is always calling for ‘tolerance’ and ‘diversity’ and playing the role of victim. They claim to deplore violence and ‘hate.’ Here we have homosexuals inciting, and directly threatening, violence against Christians.”
On the “Queerty” website, “Stenar” asked, “Can someone in CA please go burn down the Mormon temples there, PLEASE. I mean seriously. DO IT.”
“I’m going to give them something to be f—ing scared of. … I’m a radical who is now on a mission to make them all pay for what they’ve done,” wrote “Jonathan.”
Liberty Counsel’s Barber said, “This is not free speech; these are ‘hate crimes’ under the existing definition. Imagine if Christian websites were advocating such violence against homosexuals. There’d be outrage, and rightfully so. It’d be national front-page news. Federal authorities should immediately investigate these threats and prosecute the perpetrators to the fullest extent of the law.”
On yet another site, “Americablog,” “scottinsf” wrote, “Trust me. I’ve got a big list of names of mormons and catholics that were big supporters of Prop 8. … As far as mormons and catholics … I warn them to watch their backs.”
“I hope they all rot in hell, those servants of a lying, corrupt devil! BAN RELIGIOUS FUNDAMENTALISM,” wrote Angelo.
One contributor went so far as to threaten to take out his frustrations on his own family.
“You want me to come back to Idaho for Christmas? Oh wait, my partner and I can’t share the same bed? We can’t show any affection or any outward sign of our love for each other? Well sorry family … no Uncle Adam and all his expensive gifts and delicious cooking for you. Your childrens’ presents will now be donations in their name to the equal rights organization of my choosing. As will their and your birthday presents, graduation presents, and everything else I give going forward.”
The writer continued, “Remember, I’m angry. And I’m strong from my years at the gym and really am ready to take my frustration out on someone or something.”
Barber said the Human Rights Campaign, the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and “other leaders within the homosexual lobby” should call immediately for an end to such threats.
There were suggestions of a different type of violence, too.
“Hope the gay waiters at their hotel p—ed in all the drinks they served these cretins,” “Jake” wrote about protectors of traditional marriage.
“If you’re planning a heterosexual wedding in California … be prepared for picketers. Designate someone to watch the parking lot … You’re going to have lots of unexpected expenses. Add $500 to your budget for security. … Be prepared for the flowers not lasting to the reception or the tuxedos showing up two sizes too small or the music at the reception being a way too loud or the cake tasting a little funny,” stated another threat. “Be afraid. Be very afraid. We are everywhere.”
Another even listed addresses of Mormon facilities. Mormon, Catholic and other religious groups were active in supporting the marriage definition.
“I do not openly advocate firebombing or vandalism. What you do with the information is your own choice,” wrote Jeremy.
photo credit: MSLUCKYgurli

November 15th, 2008 at 4:32 pm
Wrong answer. Calling it a civil marriage is acceptable.
Separate but equal, isn’t.
November 15th, 2008 at 7:11 pm
If they really wanted Equality under the Human Rights Codes , they we would see david Miller ordering the Police Chief to arrest the naked males getting their jollies in front of litlle boys while being in a Sexual-preference Pride Parade.
There is no Grey area for child-abuse , and shame on the Politicians that join in the parade to endorse a quasi-pedophilia action in Public which they allow to happen.
Same-Gender marriage was the main issue before it was hijacked by the gayStapo to call it a Human Right and then label any opposition as bigots and fascists.
November 15th, 2008 at 9:48 pm
I though we were talking about same-sex marriage, not gay pride.
You haven’t given any rational reason why they shouldn’t be called marriages, other than the fact that you’re mad at gay people.