Protestors storming the podium. Threatening young children. Police standing by doing nothing.
The mainstream media hasn’t told half of what actually happened in Providence and Albany this past weekend.
Watch for yourself. It is truly shocking.
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This weekend was a shock to many. From the Catholic News Agency this morning: Homosexual Activists Disrupt Pro-Marriage Rallies, Intimidate Nursing Mother.
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I can't believe that humans can be like this! Thank you NOM for standing for families, we must all take a stand against the agenda of satan.
This is so horrific to see these depraved acts of violence against religious freedom. Pray for the courage of those leading the fight to save and protect marriage.
Looks like you folk need to budget for your own security. It's the only way to reliably prevent GBLT protesters overrunning events.
I just left the Madison rally. Amazing! The courage you all have in the face of such hatred is truly inspiring. Truth with Love! My family prays nightly for your message to reach all people, for God to convert many hearts as he has mine, and for your safety.
I would have to say, it is appalling to see anyone threaten any person. We must take note that there are fringe elements on both sides of this argument-so confrontation seems inevitable.
I pray that we can all keep cool heads and continue to respect one another even if we do not agree on the issues.
WAKE UP WAKE UP WAKE UP WAKE UP WAKE UP
GOD IS DEAD
RELIGION IS USED TO CONTROL US
& YOU SO-CALLED CHRISTIANS WITH YOUR SO-CALLED FAMILIES WON'T CONTROL OR DICTATE US.
NO MAS! NO MAS!
IT'S THE RISE OF THE ATHEIST
Having lived in SF for many years, I'm sorry to report that this type of behavior is not uncommon among some of these groups. I've personally been assaulted and battered for calmly expressing my views.
I applaud NOM and their supporters for staying calm in the wake of this attack. Otherwise things could have gotten much worse.
As a member of the LGBT community I'd like to apologize for the behavior of these individuals who feel threatened and discriminated against by your views and your beliefs. Freedom of speech should be better protected.
As a member of the LGBT community as well, this is pretty bad. But, you need to understand, religion aside for a moment (please), gay people are kind, most of us do unto others as others would do unto us.... IF anyone one in this room is african american, dont forget the 60's. This is a far cry from what that was like. I know many are upset by the ruling of the judge saying that it went against the majority of hte people... but this is a reason why we have the judicial system. If the needs of the many outweighted the needs of the few then we would be no different that the Nazi's in the 40's or the Southern United States in the 1950's.
"gay people are kind, most of us do unto others as others would do unto us.... "
No matter what you think or how you feel, you always have the opportunity to treat others the way you would like to be treated, with honor and respect.
I love how you NOM folks are using this as fodder for your "respectful" opposition tactics. If you are genuinely concerned about being respectful of the LGBT community's point of view, let's go ahead and outlaw heterosexual marriage. Then maybe you'll understand where some of this animosity comes from. It is NOT YOUR PLACE to impose your morals, values and/or beliefs on others, regardless of their predisposition, life circumstances or choices. Only when you are deprived of freedoms afforded to others around you will you truly understand the other side. Until then, sit down, shut your face, turn on the 700 Club, and watch society evolve as it always has. You folks are the very same who, over the years, have burned little girls with hiccups at the stake for witchcraft, placed Japanese-Americans in internment camps during the second world war, crafted and enacted the Jim Crow laws to oppress persons of color, and denied women the right to vote. Progress has a tendency to overcome ignorance. This will be no different.
Pull up a chair.
Brandon how can you really excuse the tactics used at this rally by the anti-marriage folks and yet opine how the people respectfully supporting marriage are really just the same as all the monsters of history? Do you see something a little backwards here?
I support the natural family. If you don't like it, you can take it up with mother nature, but whatever you do, you should behave with dignity. There's no excuse for the behavior of these anti-marriage activists.
No one's been physically assaulted yet so I think the police are doing a fine job. Passionate people will always scream and shout and storm the podium. The fact that the homosexuals are outnumbering the opposite-sex only marriage people is proof that attitudes towards marriage are changing. Look at the apparently loving relationship black Justice Thomas has with his white wife. That wouldn't have been legal in 1967. Same-sex marriage is just one more social change involving marriage. I wish NOM would focus on the laws that allow cousins to marry cousins in many states and cut the homosexuals some slack. Most homosexuals are fine people, same as you and I, once you get to know them. Besides, religious groups can still define marriage as they see fit. And many are choosing to define it to include same-sex marriage.
If nobody was physically harmed then what is there to say? You are upset about threats? Well what about those of us who receive threats just by living our day-to-day lives? Do you have eggs, mud, and rocks thrown at your house just for being with your partner?
No I do not condone violence of any sort but NOM has focused on homosexual marriage and used religion to preach fear and ignorance which goes against everything the Bible should stand for. In 10 years this will not even be an issue to argue because like a previous poster (Brandon) said, times do change and this is the civil rights fight of our generation.
"I do not condone violence of any sort but....times do change and this is the civil rights fight of our generation."
So, what you are actually saying is that yes you do condone violence as long as it's of the sort that's in support of a cause you agree with. Thanks for the clarification Nicole.
Thank you NOM for standing up for good morals!!! Please keep up the good work. I am proud of your calm and well mannered responses in the face of all the hatred that the "other side" is showing. They need to be ashamed of the evil and horrible manners that there are displaying. What does this say about them? It only supports the reasons for continuing to fight for the right to defend our stand against the spread and approval of perversion and immorality.
Toughen up NOM. Don't be weenies. You started this - when you attack my civil rights I am going to get in your face. This is war.
Let those who defend the rude and yes, intended intimidation of the pro gay marriage folks in the video remember that tolerance goes both ways. The belief on one side is that a civil union is not good enough while the belief on the other side is that marriage is intended to be for one man and one woman. Plain and simple. No one is a bigot in spite of the fact that it makes people feel better to attach names to people who do not share their opinions.
Somebody help me understand...
How is a NOM's marriage, or anyone else's for that matter, threatened by the actions of another? If you enter into a kind, loving marriage, isn't that between you, your partner and your higher power and no one else? If the Holy Church of Whatever wants to sanction a marriage between me and a cardboard box, isn't that a matter for their members and no one else?
Honestly folks, I just don't understand.
- Sharon