Reply #66: people have missed your point

[Two Americas]

Many people on this thread seemed to have not read, or not comprehended what you are saying, judging from the responses.

"Why should I continue to support a party that does not support EQUAL rights for all?" you ask.

I can't imagine that anyone here would answer in any way other than this -

You shouldn't and neither should any of us. However, I am committed to equality and will never be silent about it. Should the next election come, and we are once again faced with the "lesser of two evils" choice, then each of us will have to make our own decision about what to do. Until then we keep speaking out and we keep fighting for full equality no matter whom that might offend or make nervous.

What other answer is there that is consistent with the principles and ideals we share - which are the very reason, the only reason we work for and vote for Democrats in the first place?

It is not possible for a person to "support gay rights" and answer your question with "you have no other choice because the Republicans would be worse" let alone to attack or ridicule you or your question. It is not possible. The two are incompatible and mutually contradictory.

What is this thinking among Democrats that allows them to both oppose and support a position at the same time? "Don't get me wrong I support equality BUT for the following practical and realistic reasons I do not support equality." Then they get angry if their support is questioned, and angry if they are called on to actually speak out strongly and clearly in support.



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