The attacks on NY State Senator Ruben Diaz continue, after he announced a pro-marriage rally to be held in The Bronx on Sunday, May 15th. He writes about some of them:
I'm a little surprised about how widely my position to support New York State's definition of marriage between a man and a woman has been covered in articles, discussed on tv, blogged, posted on facebook pages, and tweeted. I am an ordained minister, and as such, this is what I preach and this what I believe.
The media coverage has resulted in growing support from my constituents, religious leaders, and thousands of New Yorkers who don't want the marriage law changed.
It has also brought out some disturbing responses and threats from hateful people who oppose my position against homosexual marriage. For the sake of transparency, I'm going to share some of these hate-filled comments I have received and read over the past day or so.
Emails I have received through my rubendiaz.com website include two from Leo Medina from Jackson Heights: "YOU ARE DESPICABLE. YOU NASTY BREEDER! YOU ARE THE ONE WHO IS GOING TO HELL! EAT S*** AND DIE!" and "you are a disgusting excuse for a human being, and you will get what you deserve".
... Comments that responded to an article about me on the Village Voice include one from Scott Rose who wrote: "Hopefully, Ruben Diaz will very shortly die of natural causes." CornetMustich wrote: "Great, get the coffin ready for this clown, and send him and it to Vatican City..." Stanley J wrote: "Will someone who is eg [sic.] dying of cancer and doesnt have any relatives make his wish come true. Over his dead body."
He then includes many, many more examples of hatred directed at him.
He concludes:
One of the things that I thought makes the United States special is that we can disagree and still get along. Unfortunately, the growing hatred of many people in New York's homosexual community toward me does not demonstrate that.
It makes no sense to me as a minister and as a Senator because I have never preached hatred toward anyone, and I denounce those who do. My strong position against homosexual marriage is the very same as the positions held by rabbis, ministers, imams and priests.
I'm not sharing this information to appear to be a victim for sympathy sake, but I do want to put this in perspective.
I feel a great sympathy for the people who are targeting me with so much hatred.
They will all be in my prayers.
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Because when you're using hateful rhetoric to target the rights of segment of the population you're in a position to demand they respond with nothing but the utmost respect towards you? The LGBT population's intolerance of your intolerance is justification for even more intolerance, is that how you think it works? Diaz (NOM too evidently) needs to understand that respect is earned. He's an attention hungry bigot that doesn't deserve an ounce of respect from any fair minded person let alone from gays and lesbians.
I can't speak for Sen. Diaz, but I can speak for myself. I support and defend marriage being only between a man and a woman. Earning the respect of those who support SSM, especially those willing to levy vitriol and hate and marriage defenders, is not remotely my priority. The moment I earn their "respect" probably means I've toppled to their tyranny. Whether popular or not, I will continue to hold high the standard of true marriage, as being only between a man and a woman, regardless of the sexual orientation of either participant, whether male or female. Pro-ssm'ers can keep their respect. I don't need it. I suspect Sen. Diaz doesn't, either.
Furthermore, I doubt very much that Sen. Diaz's comments lament a lack of respect to himself, but rather highlight the glaring lack of self-respect those spewing hate at him have for themselves. Their willingness to treat a fellow human with such vulgarity reveals an inner savagery incapable of proper humanity and incapacity to even understanding "respect." They only understand fear and the rule of law through tyranny. Such are unfamiliar with common decency, civility, or Democracy.
"Will someone who is eg [sic.] dying of cancer and doesnt have any relatives make his wish come true. Over his dead body." --Stanley J
Notice that this person is *advocating* the assassination of Sen. Diaz.
@Ken: Every time I read an opinion like yours, I feel better about opposing you.
It is really good that more and more African Americans are coming out and denouncing the idea that SSM is a civil right, or that it is remotely part of the civil rights movement.
The hatred expressed toward Sen. Diaz is partly because many supporters of SSM realize that their claim to civil rights is called out as a fraud. Sen. Diaz' objections to SSM, as part of the objections of the majority of African Americans, makes their reasoning hollow.
Its funny that these vile attacks don't get attention when it is done by homosexuals. We were called awful name and yet they claimed we attack homosexuals.
Again we all stand with Senator Diaz. There are moments when are integrity is challenged. He is meeting it. Keep up the good work.
Remember Pastor this is really a blessing. The homosexual activists represent less than 5% of the population. Their actions will only inspire more supporters for your posittion to get in the game. Their is a great American middle out there and these actions work in our favor.
Imagine a coalition of whites, blacks, Hispanics, moderates, conservatives, Christians, among others. I like our chances in a democracy. This is why the homosexual activists are trying to use the court house.
ROFL LOL OMG LMAO... See how easy it is to write like Don? LOL!
So each side will be held responsible for what goes on in internet message boards and comments sections? Are you sure you want that? Because in that case, anyone with any opinion about anything is disqualified.
People shouldn't say violent things on the internet, but they do. The end.
Wow Don what an awesome post #8. I see you did that @ 1:53 AM. Did the marriage spirit move you in the middle of the night?
Ken:
Cool! You write like me and I'll write like you!