Gotta start the New Year off right. From those good "Christians" at Save California:
These people are so classy. If that's the way we're going to play, I think gay people should picket evangelical/fundamentalist weddings and boo the happy couple at they emerge from the church. Oh, but wait -- that would be "hateful," "intolerant," a violation of "religious freedom," and probably a few other things that I can't think of off the cuff -- oh, yeah, "freedom of speech," gotta work "freedom of speech" in there somehow.
Funny how that works, isn't it?
Of course, Save California is only one of many -- there's the "American" "Family" Association; Laurie Higgins of the Illinois "Family" Institute (one of the most outspoken bigots in the country); the ever-reliable "Porno Pete" LaBarbera; Brian Brown of NOM (they really should have come up with a better acronym -- anyone remember LOLCats?); and a viciously anti-gay woman named Karen Grube from San Diego who claims that same-sex marriage is "blatantly illegal." Hey, lady? This is in California. Remember? Prop 8 is no more.
And you know the result of all these calls for boycotts, and booing the newlyweds, and all the other creative ways "Christians" come up with to show their love?
They won a prize. And:
Image and quote from Joe.My.God.
On New Year's Day in the world-famous Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, these two practitioners of homosexuality will illogically proclaim themselves "husband and husband," and kiss on the lips to be seen by every child watching. This is outrageous and your protest needs to be recorded. If enough people speak out, perhaps the organizers and sponsors of the Rose Parade will not repeat this spectacle. Here are action steps suggested by SaveCalifornia.com and Boycott the 2014 Rose Parade. Please alert others who care about role models for children and know that marriage is only for a man and a woman. Contact the Tournament of Roses and tell them to please exclude this exhibition from the parade. Go to the Rose Parade Facebook page and add a comment about what you think about this. Here is a quick list of sponsors: Please call them and ask them to protest this idiotic decision. SaveCalifornia.com additionally suggests that spectators on the parade route either loudly boo, or bring and hold up signs reading "Marriage is ONLY for 1 man + 1 woman") or similar.
These people are so classy. If that's the way we're going to play, I think gay people should picket evangelical/fundamentalist weddings and boo the happy couple at they emerge from the church. Oh, but wait -- that would be "hateful," "intolerant," a violation of "religious freedom," and probably a few other things that I can't think of off the cuff -- oh, yeah, "freedom of speech," gotta work "freedom of speech" in there somehow.
Funny how that works, isn't it?
Of course, Save California is only one of many -- there's the "American" "Family" Association; Laurie Higgins of the Illinois "Family" Institute (one of the most outspoken bigots in the country); the ever-reliable "Porno Pete" LaBarbera; Brian Brown of NOM (they really should have come up with a better acronym -- anyone remember LOLCats?); and a viciously anti-gay woman named Karen Grube from San Diego who claims that same-sex marriage is "blatantly illegal." Hey, lady? This is in California. Remember? Prop 8 is no more.
And you know the result of all these calls for boycotts, and booing the newlyweds, and all the other creative ways "Christians" come up with to show their love?
They won a prize. And:
During the 30 seconds that the float was onscreen during NBC's coverage, the two grooms atop the wedding cake waved, beamed, held hands, and generally seemed to be having a wonderful time. Parade host Al Roker: "A sincere shout-out to the newlyweds and the happy couples on the float."
Image and quote from Joe.My.God.
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