What Does This Mean?
On Sunday morning I discovered that someone had removed a bumper sticker from the back window of my mini van while it was parked in my driveway. Rude!
Considering what it was for, I started thinking about the type of person that might do this. It read “Restore Marriage, Yes on 8.” So the person that removed it is most likely a Vote No on 8 person; Why else would they bother pulling it off? Isn’t the big message of that campaign tolerance? So, they’re all for tolerating other points of view… as long as you agree with them? Hmmm
For the record, I do not agree with the popular definition of tolerance. Tolerance has come to mean acceptance. I am tolerant of this group, but I do not accept their lifestyle. I feel that gays and lesbians are children of God and I have no feelings of hatred for them; however, I also believe that the lifestyle they live is immoral and should not be granted the right to marry. It still boggles my mind how the No supporters can justify their stance when marriage rights have been refused to many groups already. For example: a polygamist, or cousins, or a brother and sister, or minor and adult, or owner and pet… All can say that they love each other and deserve the right to marry. Do No supporters really believe that allowing this right to every group of people is the best idea, or is it because the homosexuals have become popular that they deserve it over all of the other “alternative” lifestyles? —OK, I’m done, but whoever removed my bumper sticker started it 😉 —
Lucky for me I had another bumper sticker and stuck it right back where the first one was. Anyone want to take bets on whether my house gets egged when I put a sign in the yard?
I can’t believe that! I’ve worried about putting a sign up for the same reasons, but I guess I should just lose my fears and do it.
“All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing” So take a deep breath and keep doing something! I have been thinking a lot about this because I worry about the education system and what this means for my grandchildren. Being a teacher I understand when the directive comes that you need to incorporate something into the curriculum that you are stuck or some activist will…sue you. Recently I have been thinking about what it will mean when teachers are forced to teach that men can marry men and women can marry women. I do not know a first or second grade boy who likes girls. They have always been “Creepy” and I suspect boys will continue to think that way. However, if this is defeated our teachers will have to teach children of that age that boys can marry boys…hmmmmm do you not see a problem here? Isn’t this the age that Hitler, Osama and other evil men have begun their indoctrinations? We see from history how well it has worked. So now, our honest and honorable teacher will be indoctrinating our young children because the courts will force them to do so. If the young parents and single adults don’t vote yes on 8 and work like crazy to make sure it passes you will have to deal with the consequences and they will not be pretty. As far as tolerance is concerned I agree with you Amy it is for many a one way street. They expect it from you but do not do us the same honor. When I hit hard times like this I think about what Christ said, “Remember, remember, they hated me first”
Another amen to this post.
Seriously I feel exactly the same way. I’m tired of all this “tolerance” stuff. I’m tired of the ACLU and I’m tired of celebrities thinking they somehow know what is best for everyone, that they are qualified to offer advice and that they should persuade people. And your post reminded me of those things. If I was in CA I would be going out every Saturday. I really hope YES wins!
Lame.
This makes me so angry. You should put up a little sign on your window next to the new sticker: “Points to ponder: (1) It’s illegal to remove campaign signs from private property. (2) It’s hypocritical to preach ‘tolerance’ while trying to silence those who hold opposing views.”
Good for you for not giving in. It’s a real statement to those who promote “tolerance” that they’re some of the least tolerant people out there. You’re right – they’re “tolerant” as long as you agree with them, otherwise they’re allowed to attack, eviscerate, vandalize and all that.
your blog is fantastic. thank you for not being shy to share your points of view on everything. i am mormon too;)
I had a very similar experience after I placed a sign in my yard. I came home to find it cut in half & laying in the dirt. Thank you for your blog!
Here in Oakdale signs are disappearing like crazy! One friend has had 5 stolen. We just keep putting them up and the lack of tolerance by the no on 8 group just makes us more determined than ever to pass yes on 8! If they are doing this now what will they feel empowered to do if no on 8 passes? Scary…
Robyn- Thanks, I’m glad you appreciate my rantings 😉 Thanks for the shout out on your blog too. And thank you for being a teacher, one of the most important jobs in the world!
Erinn- You’re not alone, many of my friends have had signs stolen, and the signs in public places disappear every night. I put mine in a front window, so nobody can swipe it unless they break the window. Just keep putting them up again!
Nana- Many no supporters don’t seem to get the irony of their message. “Eight is about hate”, but it’s ok for them to hate the yes voters enough to steal and vandalize their property…