I received a comment on the Happy Halloween Post that bothered me tonight. It was from someone with the user name "Stop the Hate". I did not publish the comment because it had personal attacks against the appearance of my loved one's pictures that I had posted. The comment also had personal attacks about our intelligence and stated that we were spreading lies.
I do not understand where this kind of comment is deserved by us. I have not posted any hateful thing on our blog. We have posted that we support loving family values and have chosen to support Prop 8. No where in our support of Prop 8 do we encourage any kind of hate. I believe that we all deserve equal rights and that no one should be persecuted or hated even if they believe differently.
I support Prop 8 because I believe that marriage should be defined as between a man and a woman and that domestic partners should continue to be defined as between two people of the same sex. To me it is to specify the definition. The government will not allow my husband and I to join together as domestic partners because we do not fit the legal definition. I do not feel discriminated by this, I understand that the same rights are involved but the definition is different just as the makeup of that union is different. Just like I am a wife by definition not a husband. That does not change any of my legal rights.
We have not attacked anyone personally or written any lies. We have loved ones that disagree with us in our support of Prop 8 but that does not make us hate them. We still love them and respect their freedom to their beliefs and hope that others do the same for us. How can someone call themselves "Stop the Hate" and attack me and my family personally when we have never encouraged any kind of hate? Can anyone explain this to me?
I do not understand where this kind of comment is deserved by us. I have not posted any hateful thing on our blog. We have posted that we support loving family values and have chosen to support Prop 8. No where in our support of Prop 8 do we encourage any kind of hate. I believe that we all deserve equal rights and that no one should be persecuted or hated even if they believe differently.
I support Prop 8 because I believe that marriage should be defined as between a man and a woman and that domestic partners should continue to be defined as between two people of the same sex. To me it is to specify the definition. The government will not allow my husband and I to join together as domestic partners because we do not fit the legal definition. I do not feel discriminated by this, I understand that the same rights are involved but the definition is different just as the makeup of that union is different. Just like I am a wife by definition not a husband. That does not change any of my legal rights.
We have not attacked anyone personally or written any lies. We have loved ones that disagree with us in our support of Prop 8 but that does not make us hate them. We still love them and respect their freedom to their beliefs and hope that others do the same for us. How can someone call themselves "Stop the Hate" and attack me and my family personally when we have never encouraged any kind of hate? Can anyone explain this to me?
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16 comments:
Great post! I'm sorry that you got a mean comment! This is about tolerance and the fact of the matter is if Prop 8 fails all the people demanding tolerance will be intolerant of our beliefs and wishes to live the way we think is right. You know that's the funny thing about tolerance, it's a two way street. Love you! I think your family is so adorable!
These are the same people that say they want equal rights and tolerance, yet they tear down our signs and call us names for what we belive in?? This whole thing seems kind of twisted, doesn't it?? Don't let is get to you, these people are just angry, and most of them really don't even know what they're angry about. I love how you wrote about us not being able to be domesetic partners...we're not complaining about that!!!
I can't explain the hate that came your way. I do think that when people are scared and immature, terrible things can be said. Sorry you had that happen to you.
I can't explain the hate that came your way. I do think that when people are scared and immature, terrible things can be said. Sorry you had that happen to you.
I am so sorry for the hate comments towards you. I have no patience with the hate comments I hear and see. Consider the source and don't let it get to you. Of course I would let it get to me, especially anybody attacking my loved ones. We love you guys, lovely photos.
Hi Guys... Ignorance cannot be explained. Some people are not intelligent enough to carry on a conversation or debate about issues without resorting to calling each other names and saying hurtful/hateful things. Don't let the dummies get you down. We love you and value your right to your beliefs. Hugs and kisses always, Cindy
Great Post! I'm sorry for all that is going on in California right now! This is not about hate and your post was beautifully stated! I'm so glad you had a great Halloween!
megan...i am so sorry some one would say such hateful and hurtful things about your family..it truly breaks my heart. those of us that know you guys, know your hearts and know full well you are the complete opposite of hateful people. hurt people hurt people. that's the only explanation i can think of :(
I have the following quote on my blog to remind me in these times that I do not have to abandon my beliefs, despite how my beliefs are being put down. Keep supporting what you know and believe is right and true. I cannot imagine the intensity of the politics there in California right now. Our prayers are with you and your beautiful family along with all others- no matter what their political position.
"Tolerance obviously requires a non-contentious manner of relating toward one another’s differences. But tolerance does not require abandoning one’s standards or one’s opinions on political or public policy choices. Tolerance is a way of reacting to diversity, not a command to insulate it from examination."
-Elder Dallin H. Oaks, “Weightier Matters,” BYU Devotional speech, 9 February 1999.
I feel sick inside that you had to read such a hurtful comment on your own personal blog. It makes me angry. I am so sorry that happened.
That is awful that someone would say hateful things to you on your blog! I'm sorry that happened to you. Good for you for standing up for what you believe in!
This whole thing has me flustered too. I know that it is impossible to explain our side to someone who is opposed because they have made up their minds as well. We just push forward in faith!
Tell Andy that I loved and was very appreciative of his testimony today at church. I truly believe it is one of the best that I have heard. Thank you.
Yeah, I got this ALL weekend ...
I got up early in the morning on Saturday to do the door drops for Yes on 8, followed by us hitting up 2 street corners promoting YES on 8. Despite all of the positive comments, we had people that told us how we should be ashamed of us for spreading such hatred and lies.
These same people think it's negotiable when judges are allowed to create law instead of interpreting law. At some point in time, a line must be drawn. It was done on heaven, and it will be done on Earth.
Later on, I got to listen from certain family members of mine how YES on 8 is a violation of church and state ... Apparently someone didn't do their research on what that means before opening their mouth. And for those that think we're persecuting people who wish to be in same-sex marriages, I ask them to do one thing before ever talking to me about persecution: Be a Mormon for one day.
I'm sorry you guys received such horrible comments. Just think, you'll probably be the one teaching them later.
I am sorry that someone did that to you! That is so hard to deal with that happened to us once too. I support you and love you guys so much YES on 8 on Prop 102 Marriage is a man and one woman. Keep up your support.
I think your post was well-worded. I am sorry that someone thought it would be a good idea to attack people as a means of "stopping the hate." Just let it roll off your back.
Unfortunately some political activist (due to human nature or out of strategy?) accuse their opponents of doing what they, the accusers, are doing.
They attacked you for spreading hate, lacking intelligence, and spreading lies; because those are what your attackers weaknesses, their attacks have nothing to do with you other then your political opposition to them.
Because they have hate in their hearts, and didn't have the intelligence to form a coherent argument. They wrote down lies about you and your family to hurt you.
Remember what they wrote are lies and the opposite is true. I am so sorry that you had to deal with them.
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