Those whacky fundies

There is a fine line between expressing your views of political candidates discussing a topic and taking sadistic pot shots at a group of people simply because you hold mistrust and hated of them in your hearts.

I am speaking in regard to a news story written by Michael Blood of the Associate Press entitled “Democratic Hopefuls Tackle Gay Rights” (Democratic Hopefuls Tackle Gay Rights - AOL News.)

The forum was sponsored by Logo (if you don’t know what Logo is, I suggest you check your local listings – fabulous movies!) and HRC (a gay-rights group that is active in Democratic politics.) Of the eight top contenders, six attended. (The leading candidates for the GOP were invited to give their views on a second forum, but they declined.) Given the nature of the sponsors, it is only natural to assume that the candidates would be questioned on their stance in regard to sexual orientation and same-sex marriage “in a forum that forced candidates to confront politically touchy issues that have vexed the nation.” Most handled themselves well.

Whilst the story does not delve too deeply into what was discussed (highlighting only certain key answers) it does at least give gay and lesbian votes (and those who are proud to call them friends) a peak into the opinions of candidates. What is most shocking about Mr. Blood’s article is the callously vehement opinions posted below it.

The spirit in which the opinions are expressed is more commonly found in the bible-thumping, small-minded and rancorous right-wing fundie movement (where it is acceptable to bash gays, lesbians, Hispanics, illegal immigrants and everything else “un-American” and “Ungodly” as a means of getting attention.) One can almost be lead to believe that the average American Christian is boorish, lacking an education, and reads nothing but the KJV bible.

I do not mean to imply that all Christians are morons. I am Christian in faith. I associate with wonderful Christian people from all walks of life; my friendship base encompasses a plethora of denominations.

My concern is with the uniquely American “fundamental” movement that spends its days deciding who deserves hell. They are not in fact actual Fundament Christians, dear Readers. Most have been removed from their church homes by the pastor or members of the congregation due to the person’s intolerant views as they pertain to certain groups of people. These rabid dogs are more at home with the Westboro Baptists and the KKK.

I submit a few simple statements as evidence (AOL/AIM users) The posts earlier made these appear tame.

Newmexicobear3 says, “why are politicians such hyprocrites. queer luvin queen hillery and all the rest of the double talkin democrates would sell their soul for a few votes. we humans were made with the ability to make choices. if your gay its because you choose to be quit blamin it on your poor ma an pa your just queer and thats all there is to it.”

Meechemill says, “girlsinthegarage. I do care about the homosexuals and lesbians - they can keep the hell in their closets and quit trying to get straight people to ACCEPT their filthy, dirty, immoral ways - they were born straight but chose to be a pervert, queer, homo what ever. Now we have our Democrat presidential candidates kissing up to these queers just to get their dirty vote. Their true colors come out - esp0ecially that sick looking John Edwards - what a kiss-up he is and old Hiliary smiling from ear to ear with the Homo's - pretty low to stoop for a vote - Just remember - these queers do nasty things behind closed doors but don't want you to think about THAT when they pretend to be NORMAL which they aren't - if they were NORMAL they wouldn't have CHOSEN to be GAY – yukkkk”

Moore240 stated, “THE DEMOCRATS HAVE NO MORAL VALUES,THEY LOVE THE LOW LIVES IN HOLLYWOOD.THEY PROTECT THE MURDERERS ON DEATH ROW,THEY HELP SPREAD MORE AIDS BY THEIR CIVL RIGHTS CRAP,THEIR TOO STUPID TO KNOW THAT NATURE GAVE A SPERM AND EGG TO THE GENDERS THEY BELONG TO ,TO CREATE A HUMAN BEING ,NOT AIDS,DUH !”

God save me from your fanatics! 11663 comments, most stating: gays should die, put on islands, gassed, beaten or have their genitals removed.

These people (those who leave such horrendous comments) are an embarrassment to humanity. Perhaps if their father and his sister had not brought them into the world, we would have peace? I thought we'd left this sort of bigotry and prejudice behind in high school. What a sad society we have become when people feel they can abuse their "right to free speech" by vomiting hatred towards one group of people. It is because of these fanatics that David's Law should be passed.

Their fanaticism, loathing of those who differ from them, and narcissistic self-righteousness is an abomination before the Lord. If any deserve the “fires of hell” it certainly is they, and not the “gay sinners” that they so passionately condemn. Their actions deem them as inbred, undereducated, and an impediment to society’s progress.