The names and businesses of those who bankrolled the effort to pass Prop 8 are being made public, which is making some people unhappy. So sad. Tbogg:
The kind of person who contributes money to deny their fellow citizens their civil rights are not someday magically going to be part of the solution: they're the problem. These are not people to be reasoned with; they're ignorant, they're haters and they're bigots and the only thing people like that understand is power.
So when they stick their noses in other people's affairs, they forfeit the right to be considered just another "ordinary person". They're involved and they would be foolish to expect that those other people in whose private affairs they have meddled wouldn't return the favor. As they say: you pays your money and you takes your chances.
You don't get to heaven above by trampling someone else's heaven on earth.
So when they stick their noses in other people's affairs, they forfeit the right to be considered just another "ordinary person". They're involved and they would be foolish to expect that those other people in whose private affairs they have meddled wouldn't return the favor. As they say: you pays your money and you takes your chances.
You don't get to heaven above by trampling someone else's heaven on earth.
Word. The idea behind political donations is that they're a form of freedom of speech. Well, if you're going to donate to a political cause then be prepared to speak up loud and clear. And if you're intolerance is suddenly an issue for your business or the perception of your character, tough shit. Maybe this will serve as a gentle reminder the next time there's an opportunity to fund discrimination.
-- Update --
Another take here.
