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Dear Marylee,

While I can understand and appreciate your religious beliefs concerning homosexuality, I'm quite appalled that you would make such a gross generalization of the entire gay population.  Just as I am entitled to my opinions, so are you.  However, I believe your argument to be a slippery slope.  It is not fair to suggest that the recent ruling will lead to the utter destruction of religious rights (which, I'm pretty sure was the whole point of your article).  No matter where you go, you will find people who take advantage of the system, so why don't you speak of all of the laws passed in this State, or in this country in which heterosexual people have exploited to the point of excess?

Are you so hateful towards that which you don't understand that you will so easily forget the teachings of Jesus Christ?  Whatever happened to "Judge not, lest ye be judged," or, "Love thy neighbor as thyself?"  As Christians, it is our duty to leave the judgment up to God.

I find it interesting how you include such stories as the wedding photographer from New Mexico.  There are plenty of examples of people who have had to sacrifice their personal religious beliefs for the greater good of the country, but I don't see you complaining about that!  What about all of the economically challenged young men and women who buy into the current propaganda of joining our armed forces, only to be shipped off to the middle east to kill thousands of innocent people?  Is that not a compromise of one's religious belief's and moral values?  I highly doubt that any U.S. President would ever admit that, but I know plenty of MY peers who definitely feel that way.

I'll concede that many of the stories you included in your article were a bit extreme.  But really, we're drawing in the sand. 

On another note, please show me where the Constitution (State or Federal) defines marriage.  Last I checked, there is no mention or definition of what characterizes marriage.  So, in all honesty, the California Supreme Court was not incorrect in stating that the definition of marriage as being between a man and a woman is, in fact, unconstitutional.  As it pertains to the popular vote, I think it's safe to say that the popular vote isn't always in the best interest of the State, or Country, as a whole (I'd mention the Bush elections, but you're probably a staunch supporter of the Man.  Wait, I guess I just did mention him..).

If you're going to write an article in which you hope to inspire people, please choose a topic that will, in fact, inspire people towards good.  At least then you wouldn't be promoting hatred of your fellow man.

Sincerely,

A Heterosexual, Christian, No-Party-Affiliation, 25 year old, married (to a woman), college educated professional who's tired of all the ignorant hatred in this country.