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bullshit. They should not allow it because it is clearly unconstitutional still_one Mar 2015 #1
Disagree. Transparency: watch it fail. It needs signatures before going to the ballot. NYC_SKP Mar 2015 #7
In the eraly 90's I did a signature collection in California rpannier Mar 2015 #10
Signature gatherers might pay a very steep price trying to collect signatures for that monster. NYC_SKP Mar 2015 #12
there are a lot of bigots drray23 Mar 2015 #16
True. There are a lot of bigots rpannier Mar 2015 #19
the author of that initiative should be disbarred CreekDog Mar 2015 #26
That is being studied. NYC_SKP Mar 2015 #27
Incitement. The state shouldn't publish their violent trash. n/t cprise Mar 2015 #32
The state is not in power to limit citizens' rights to petition government. NYC_SKP Mar 2015 #33
Incitement isn't protected speech. n/t cprise Mar 2015 #34
Under California law, it actually is in this case. Xithras Mar 2015 #50
And this isn't incitement onenote Mar 2015 #58
+1000. No more phony/fake "looking forward" while criminals are looting the place. blkmusclmachine Mar 2015 #29
That's what he's trolling for. jeff47 Mar 2015 #77
I am wondering if NAMBLA submitted one if they'd let it through? THis is mental illness territory roguevalley Mar 2015 #89
I predict bigots getting punched in the face in front of Safeway stores statewide. nt DisgustipatedinCA Mar 2015 #2
If I see one I'll gladly give them a giant middle finger. Initech Mar 2015 #62
Well, just shoot me now. NYC_SKP Mar 2015 #3
Bet the lawyer votes Republican blazer14 Mar 2015 #4
People will die because of this Newsjock Mar 2015 #5
agreed... awoke_in_2003 Mar 2015 #22
Never say never atreides1 Mar 2015 #74
Good point. nt awoke_in_2003 Mar 2015 #84
That's my thought too, there is far more to this than one wacko lawyer. He's likely just the RKP5637 Mar 2015 #90
This is a whole different level customerserviceguy Mar 2015 #96
Is it? Prop 8 got 7,001,084 yes votes pasing with 52.24% Bluenorthwest Mar 2015 #100
All of the other homophobic proposed legislation customerserviceguy Mar 2015 #107
+1000. But then, violence is exactly what they want. valerief Mar 2015 #37
Yep. blkmusclmachine Mar 2015 #47
+1 Blue_Tires Mar 2015 #80
Where do these people come from? PumpkinAle Mar 2015 #6
Let them circulate it rpannier Mar 2015 #8
Stopping the Briggs Amendment in the '70's was a massive and movement building effort. Bluenorthwest Mar 2015 #14
That was it rpannier Mar 2015 #18
I was thinking the same thing. yardwork Mar 2015 #44
Jesus, Mary and Joseph shenmue Mar 2015 #9
Another example of how impotent and useless State Bars are. PSPS Mar 2015 #11
Individuals such as this used to be in asylums! n/t RKP5637 Mar 2015 #13
Alternately they can be found on the membership rolls at some of the most exclusive golf clubs. Ford_Prefect Mar 2015 #15
Yep, the new norm. n/t RKP5637 Mar 2015 #17
Under CA law... Chan790 Mar 2015 #60
This sure beats what is currently being done. dencol Mar 2015 #106
What law school educated this guy? Where did he learn that personal bigotry allows salin Mar 2015 #20
Liberty University law school? alfredo Mar 2015 #25
George Mason n/t SwankyXomb Mar 2015 #28
If she was in Canada she would be looking at jail time, 2-14 years. Yay Charter of Rights. Monk06 Mar 2015 #21
Should be here as well. FiveGoodMen Mar 2015 #53
Definitely!!! Often, as the US waves its flag of freedom, opportunity and equality it sanctions RKP5637 Mar 2015 #91
Rec for exposure only.... awoke_in_2003 Mar 2015 #23
Stochastic terrorism at work Tom Ripley Mar 2015 #24
^This. Terrorism.^ blkmusclmachine Mar 2015 #30
This clown is some kind of sicko freak...lock up his ass. SoapBox Mar 2015 #31
K and R an thanks for the 'heads up'.... nt AnotherDreamWeaver Mar 2015 #35
Disturbing--and here's something more disturbing: Peace Patriot Mar 2015 #36
#14 on 14 Defining Characteristics of fascism: blkmusclmachine Mar 2015 #48
By golly, a Westboro Baptist chapter in Orange County Zambero Mar 2015 #38
Yet another in a growing list..... Paladin Mar 2015 #39
There is a lot of homophobia in CA. The propaganda covers it up, but CA is far from a totally happy RKP5637 Mar 2015 #92
If it circulates wryter2000 Mar 2015 #40
Is this like an early April Fool's joke? Calista241 Mar 2015 #41
This will be laughed out of the state but the more pertinent question hifiguy Mar 2015 #42
the spotlight of examination must shine on lawyer Matt McLaughlin. TeamPooka Mar 2015 #43
apparently the words incitement and hate speech have no meaning? azurnoir Mar 2015 #45
The Christian reconstructionists promised to bring their Uganda law back to the U.S., and here it is blkmusclmachine Mar 2015 #46
Homegrown sharia law is okay..carrying a cross, wrapped in the flag, in the name of "god" workinclasszero Mar 2015 #57
Where are these terrible, christx30 Mar 2015 #49
It's the 'education' they're getting on Sunday that causes the problem. FiveGoodMen Mar 2015 #55
Everyone reviles those "God hates F*gs" people, christx30 Mar 2015 #56
I was really talking about those who support this ... person FiveGoodMen Mar 2015 #67
They been brainwashed to believe that christx30 Mar 2015 #68
Matt is a teapartier, what you wanna bet NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #51
Not clear, there seems to be very little publicly-available information Trillo Mar 2015 #104
Inciting deadly violence is not protected by the constitution IronLionZion Mar 2015 #52
Just hypothetitcally... FiveGoodMen Mar 2015 #54
Yes. Chan790 Mar 2015 #61
Disgusting. Our initiative process needs some overhaul. Starry Messenger Mar 2015 #59
Very few people, however stupid or bigotted... vlakitti Mar 2015 #63
I'm pretty sure you're not actually allowed to start a petition making it mandatory to kill people. Ken Burch Mar 2015 #64
yeah, i am sure she has plenty of grounds to refuse it beside constitutionality. mopinko Mar 2015 #94
Open it up to comments, then spy on anyone who signs it geek tragedy Mar 2015 #65
What about a flog the homophobics initiative? davidpdx Mar 2015 #66
Since it is clearly ridiculous AlbertCat Mar 2015 #69
I don't see the logical path from 'ridiculous' to 'hoax' FiveGoodMen Mar 2015 #70
Those laws are ridiculous, but they are not hoaxes. AlbertCat Mar 2015 #71
There are many citizens of this country who would also support such laws FiveGoodMen Mar 2015 #72
There are many citizens of this country who would also support such laws AlbertCat Mar 2015 #73
Countries that impose the death penalty for homosexuality wingzeroday Mar 2015 #79
I'm thinking it's not meant to be taken seriously, and is primarily meant to upset proplr. PersonNumber503602 Mar 2015 #85
That's what he wants, so he can get a big payday. jeff47 Mar 2015 #78
What would be the charge for pouring pig's blood on someone who tried to hand me this to sign? n/t jtuck004 Mar 2015 #75
This guy? wingzeroday Mar 2015 #76
This message was self-deleted by its author PersonNumber503602 Mar 2015 #86
Publicize names of all who sign petition. kiranon Mar 2015 #81
I think that would be a good idea. smirkymonkey Mar 2015 #95
Signing a petition like this could be used as evidence later on Chemisse Mar 2015 #98
Well, this proves that the right wing nut jobs aren't all in the south TexasMommaWithAHat Mar 2015 #82
Well, he is in Southern California. KamaAina Mar 2015 #102
Great Arthur_Frain Mar 2015 #83
Calling for some to be killed and it can not be stopped? What have we become? The riversedge Mar 2015 #87
could we circulate a similar petition covering conservatives? samsingh Mar 2015 #88
Trying to get attention treestar Mar 2015 #93
Nevermind whether it's legal to submit this. Chemisse Mar 2015 #97
So, only $200 for a Shoot The Homophobic and Self Loathing Fundamentalists Initiative??? NorthCarolina Mar 2015 #99
One Subject HassleCat Mar 2015 #101
Find someone circulating this trash KamaAina Mar 2015 #103
I wonder if McLaughlin masturbates to fantasies of executing LGBT persons. Zorra Mar 2015 #105
An initiative to shoot HoosierCowboy Mar 2015 #108
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