tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511818544294315134.post2200926326187732811..comments2014-02-22T20:36:39.516-08:00Comments on theburrow2.0chicagodrift: Caveat to my rageMieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15675577686159472024noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511818544294315134.post-44024373531169399982008-11-15T19:57:00.000-08:002008-11-15T19:57:00.000-08:00Nicely put. (Though I personally don't think it w...Nicely put. (Though I personally don't think it was a mistake in the first place, for reasons we've already discussed.) How far can one compromise before the slippery slope is reached? For me, I think redefining one of the most basic words--marriage--was a compromise that would lead to societal problems. I acknowledge gay unions, gay couples, gay contracts, or whatever. But I don't think the legal redefinition of "marriage", with all the inherent ramifactions would enhance the ultimate good of our society. I rather suspect that our LDS leaders have that same perspective and more. But if one is convinced that it was a mistake, so be it. Your attitude is correct if that's your conclusion. Our leaders set a guiding principle, but there is no "sin" attached if one chose the other side.<BR/><BR/>Have you however also considered the post election spectacle? Does this provide any "reveal" about the true forces at play? I discern nefarious motivations shown by how many on the left are revealing their true motivation in their response. Last I knew voter intimidation, reprisals, graffiti, vandalism, violence were pretty evil ways to object to a vote you lost. Would Christians on the other side have acted that way? Would good people who believe in democracy act that way? Would pro-traditional marriage Mormons have used the same tactics in reverse if they'd lost? Of course not. I believe everyone has the right to express their beliefs--even a church--without being physically threatened. The old addage is still true: "by their fruits you shall know them." What fruits are revealed in this event?Garth Aamodt D.C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02079747760071224941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511818544294315134.post-35391345490346108762008-11-12T07:38:00.000-08:002008-11-12T07:38:00.000-08:00Blogs are for posting complete lies so college stu...Blogs are for posting complete lies so college students use them as facts in midterm papers =)direfloydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11207109515728943841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511818544294315134.post-34266141048500998302008-11-08T21:29:00.000-08:002008-11-08T21:29:00.000-08:00I think I'm one of the first group. And am excited...I think I'm one of the first group. And am excited to read on. (I love you for keeping me on my toes friend. :) And for your cream puffs.)Kjerstin Evans Ballardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17238310612153701886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511818544294315134.post-2801294697141239602008-11-08T19:05:00.000-08:002008-11-08T19:05:00.000-08:00Aww, thanks. I needed that reminder.Aww, thanks. I needed that reminder.Petrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15454911336796743360noreply@blogger.com