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Duncan Grant

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Mon Apr-10-06 06:29 PM
Response to Reply #20

22. How dare you threaten GLBT people with that argument.

I refuse to accept this argument anymore - it has no credibility. You either have the courage of your convictions or you don't. You either gain integrity by upholding your values or you don't. I won't support my own oppression -- I don't care who's asking me to do it.

Democrats should be arguing that freedom for GLBT people and recognition of their civil rights is a victory for everyone. We shouldn't be asking any American to settle for anything less than their birthright. Why should I be encouraged to accept second-class citizenship in order for you to win elections? The nerve.

If the Democratic party wants my money and my vote then they better well be my advocate and ally. End of story.

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I'm taking a wait-and-see approach to giving money, time and my vote	closeupready	Mar-24-06 11:38 AM	#0
The funny thing is it's so easy for a candidate to deal with it	sui generis	Mar-24-06 01:12 PM	#1
Yeah, that is sad.	closeupready	Mar-24-06 05:10 PM	#2
Which brings us to the issue of the day -- does "all" families include	pnwmom	Mar-29-06 11:51 PM	#3
Same question back to you.	Meldread	Apr-04-06 04:11 AM	#4
I think it is despicable that a state would nullify contracts entered	pnwmom	Apr-10-06 10:58 AM	#14
Oh...is the limit instead families with pedophile fathers?	kevinbgoode	Apr-05-06 02:12 AM	#6
.	Harvey Korman	Apr-10-06 10:52 AM	#12
lol -- i think we should wait to pay our taxes at the same time.	xchrom	Apr-04-06 08:41 AM	#5
I don't think we should be single issue voters.	pnwmom	Apr-10-06 05:24 AM	#7
As mentioned, our issues are easy to address	TechBear_Seattle	Apr-10-06 09:16 AM	#8
If I had to choose only one issue, it would be Iraq. Perhaps because	pnwmom	Apr-10-06 10:18 AM	#10
This issue is a good barometer on what a candidate thinks about us.	GodlessBiker	Apr-10-06 09:40 AM	#9
And if a candidate thinks little of us...	TechBear_Seattle	Apr-10-06 10:24 AM	#11
Because our country can't survive another 8 years of neocons.	pnwmom	Apr-10-06 10:54 AM	#13
Well, I'm not single issue, but why should I care?	closeupready	Apr-10-06 11:57 AM	#15
You're not speaking for all gays and lesbians. I know many who feel	pnwmom	Apr-10-06 04:44 PM	#18
Yes, there are those who feel that way.	closeupready	Apr-11-06 12:44 AM	#23
So yet again: Vote for the party that despises you, or else	TechBear_Seattle	Apr-10-06 01:08 PM	#16
Will that satisfy me? What do I have to do with it?	pnwmom	Apr-10-06 04:34 PM	#17
My sole aim is to elect people who represent me and mine	TechBear_Seattle	Apr-10-06 05:06 PM	#19
You can forget about any civil rights when the fundies and neocons finish	pnwmom	Apr-10-06 05:30 PM	#20
When the Democrats remain silent, I will remain silent	TechBear_Seattle	Apr-10-06 05:40 PM	#21
How dare you threaten GLBT people with that argument.	94114_San_Francisco	Apr-10-06 06:29 PM	#22
Right on!	gator_in_Ontario	Apr-11-06 01:50 AM	#24
Well, now that I know where Dean stands,	closeupready	May-11-06 03:00 PM	#25

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