Reply #57: Yes and no

[JerseygirlCT]

I disagree with those who would publish his personal information - such as home address, information on his family, etc. The threat of violence is totally unacceptable and always, always is.

But, I think it's absolutely acceptable to make public someone's business when that person has financially supported Prop 8. They have chosen to spend money to disenfranchise people; others should be free to have to information to do business elsewhere. So I do not feel at all sorry for the theater executive, for instance. He made a choice; he's living with the consequences.

I also think a vote is one thing. Publicly speaking out and financing the vote are another step entirely, I think. And when one takes that step, I think it's naive to expect there might be no consequences.

I don't think boycotts are intolerance. They can be a useful tool. I think there's some need for level responses here, too: make a donation, expect that donors to your theater will drop off. Make a donation, expect that customers will drop off. Speak out, expect that others will speak out on the other side.