Disappointed in a Gay Friend

I am so disappointed in a friend of mine who is gay. He is very cool, we get along, and we have a lot in common. I hadn’t seen him on a particular site for a while so I went to his personal website to see if he was active there. Well, he posted a no on prop 8 vid and below that was a wall of shame post. Curious I clicked it. In it he lists neighbors of his who gave money to support Prop 8. He lists them by first and last name, how much they’ve donated, what city and state they are in, and who employs them.

Great, he’s just made a hit list for hate crimes against those who support Prop 8. If you don’t think such exists think again. Jose Nunez was beaten for supporting Prop 8.

Here’s a true story not in the news because nothing actually happened. A friend of mine who supports Prop 8 was knocking on doors. One woman got upset with her, and so my friend left. This woman followed her and very nearly seized her person. My friend thankfully at the time was speaking with this woman’s neighbor who was very calm throughout the whole thing. The woman threatened my friend and even threatened her neighbor (who was on the fence regarding Prop 8). My friend told me how disturbing and frightening the experience was.

I understand how my gay friend is frustrated with those who support Prop 8. I know he wants to stay married to his husband and is deeply concerned that is in jeopardy. But to go so far as to provide names and work places and the city his neighborhood Prop 8 supporters live in? Why? Revenge? Spite? Hate? How does hating the people who disagree with you help you? It doesn’t. It really doesn’t. It just makes things worse for everyone involved.

So, my friend, my friend, I implore you, please, do not facilitate such hate and intolerance. Practice what you preach. Your friend always, Ruth.

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