I love any article that begins with the reverend Donald Wildmon.
…such as this one from the New York Times about how the concept of gay marriage is galvanizing the national right. The highlight is these two ‘graphs, with my comments (in parenthesis):
“Despite the Arlington group’s efforts, many politicians – even some conservatives and notably President Bush – have been slow to sign on, partly out of fear that amending the Constitution to police gay unions might seem intolerant or bigoted, conservative strategists and pollsters have said.”
(Might?–BV)
But to many at Mr. Wildmon’s meeting in Arlington, the situation was urgent. “Look at our entertainment programs, listen to the music, listen to the statistics about babies born out of wedlock,” Mr. Wildmon said. “Our team is not winning, not by any stretch of the imagination.”
(and stopping gay marriage is the way to deal with babies born out of wedlock.–BV)
ETA: With all due respect to any perfectly nice people who may live there, this is why they call it Boston Common. What dreary, dreary people. Yes, marriage is in trouble in this country and has been for a generation or more. I agree. Ask anyone in my age-group if they don’t. So what should we do? Stop people who are in love and in commited relationships from marrying. That’ll do it.
