Matt Weiderpass, Gay Man Who Hotsed Ted Cruz, ISN'T sorry, after all

[joeybee12]

Gay Extremists Must Not Silence Those Who Support Discussion and Dialogue

Read more at http://observer.com/2015/05/gay-extremists-must-not-silence-those-who-support-discussion-and-dialogue/#ixzz3Zp8ZAMMf
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Since hosting a discussion with Texas Senator Ted Cruz in my home, I have been inundated with hateful, biased social media messages, and attacks from gay extremists (do I dare say the word?) who demand inclusion, but do not believe in dialogue. I know in my heart that these attacks do not represent the rich culture and diversity of the gay community. Yet, in our community, as in so many others, the most vocal often dominate the conversation. I hope this op-ed will help heal wounds and continue necessary progress and discussion.

It is amazing that my businesses are being boycotted by some because I hosted a discussion with an elected official. Not a fundraiser. Not an endorsement. A dialogue. What would we say if the Jewish community organized a boycott of a business leader who hosted a private discussion with an important Muslim politician? We know the answer. I am a longtime leader of my community – and proud of who I am and what I have accomplished.

Boycotting me for a discussion? Since when have we grown so small and intolerant?

While Senator Cruz’ positions on LGBT issues are considered extreme in New York, the reality is that the LGBT Community has achieved enormous progress politically in just the last five years. Repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell (DADT) was passed in 2010, same-sex marriage was passed in New York State in 2011, and in 2012 President Obama finally declared publicly his support for same-sex marriage. I worked very hard alongside many others to ensure the repeal of DADT became a reality.


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What an asshole...we're not talking about a Repuke like Susan Collins, we're talking about a hateful fringe lunatic...time to continue boycotting this POS and ALL his businesses

[okaawhatever]

1. A little Obama bashing?

"and in 2012 President Obama finally declared publicly his support for same-sex marriage."

And it isn't the same thing as a Jewish person hosting a dicussion with a Muslim. The equivalent is a Jewish person hosting a discussion with President Abbas. You know, an elected leader who doesn't think you have the right to exist.

Should I tell this gentleman that it probably isn't even that he hosted the enemy (Ted Cruz) it's that he sold out his LGBT community for his Israeli community. And actually, he sold out the LGBT community twice since Ted Cruz is advocating military action against Iran, and the majority of the LGBTs support a diplomatic solution.

[betterdemsonly]

2. and your post has inadvertantly exposed the reality that the aipac people like Weiderpass

ban all sorts of discussions with Arab leaders including moderates like Abbas, whose organization has recognized Israel's right to exist for over decade now.

[dembotoz]

3. rich fucks tend to support rich fucks

Being part of the 1% holds more sway

[JaneyVee]

4. Boycotting = silencing?

[markpkessinger]

5. Weiderpass just ensured that P-Town will have one hell of a season this year! n/t