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Predator · 11-17-2008, 09:28 PM

Hatred and bigotry seem to bee thrown around quite a bit here, but maybe the reason it didn't pass is more along the lines of ignorance and fear. Is the fear founded? no, but fear is fear. There are still people that have only been exposed to homosexuals on TV and they aren't always portrayed in a positive light. I'll grant that some votes were cast based on hatred and bigotry, but many were cast out of ignorance. Some people seem to still believe that same sex marriage will destroy what "conventional" marriage stands for. I can say that my marriage will mean no less when (I say when because it will become legal) two men are legally married. Education is key, show people why they are wrong rather than just protesting and yelling that they are hate filled bigots.

11-17-2008, 09:28 PM	#63 (permalink)
Predator Whatever Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 344	Hatred and bigotry seem to bee thrown around quite a bit here, but maybe the reason it didn't pass is more along the lines of ignorance and fear. Is the fear founded? no, but fear is fear. There are still people that have only been exposed to homosexuals on TV and they aren't always portrayed in a positive light. I'll grant that some votes were cast based on hatred and bigotry, but many were cast out of ignorance. Some people seem to still believe that same sex marriage will destroy what "conventional" marriage stands for. I can say that my marriage will mean no less when (I say when because it will become legal) two men are legally married. Education is key, show people why they are wrong rather than just protesting and yelling that they are hate filled bigots. __________________ Jack be nimble Jack be quick I be a lunatic The answer is hidden in plain view. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]