07 November 2008

I'm Sorry, California

You can blame it on the mormons:

http://www.slate.com/id/2204000/entry/0/

5 comments:

JH said...

http://tinyurl.com/6klxlv

(Huffington Post article supporting removing Mormon Church's tax exempt status due to their political lobbying efforts.)

brando said...

I saw some quotes today on this topic.

It looks like the goal is to burn down churches and temples, and to murder/assault as many Mormons and Christians as it takes to eradicate or coerce them. It didn't seem like a very good idea to me. I'm a pretty good listener, and I think it's good to listen to folks to understand what they really mean.

"Burn their f---ing churches to the ground, and then tax the charred timbers,"

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,"

"I hope they all rot in hell, those servants of a lying, corrupt devil! BAN RELIGIOUS FUNDAMENTALISM,"

"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."

"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."

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,"

"I have never considered being a violent radical extremist for our equal rights. But now I think maybe I should consider becoming one. Perhaps that is the only thing that will affect the change we so desperately need and deserve."

"I swear, I'd murder people with my bare hands this morning."

Threats are oaths. And it's not just words.

A Carlsbad man was arrested after allegedly assaulting an elderly couple over their pro-Prop. 8 sign. The couple suffered numerous injuries.

brando said...

Sorry that was so long.

ALM said...

Oh man, Brando, I had no idea all that was going on. Sheesh - all those people making threats and even carrying out those threats are now no better than people who assault homosexuals for being homosexual.

A sad situation all around.

brando said...

They're demanding too little.

The state shouldn't regulate any marraiges. For purposes of taxes or wills, it should be treated like any other contract.

Why even have a Justice of the Peace? Just draw up a contract, get it notorized...boom...You're married.

That's freedom.