Wednesday, September 29, 2010

What, me bigot!? Part one

Being opposed to the construction of the Ground Zero Mosque, I have been following the activities of various protestors on both sides. One thing strikes me as a bit silly. It seems "Islamophobia" is the most popular current accusation tossed at the side against the building of said mosque. Constantly. This has set me wondering.... I'm conservative, yes, in my own way finding that the most appropriate tag for my views. I happen to differ decidedly on many things from most conservatives, but I'm not one to tow a party line anyhow. What I do believe in, though, are inalienable rights for all human beings. I support the right of gays to marry and live how they choose. I support the rights of women to be treated with equality in every respect, regardless. I believe in the freedoms of choice, speech, religion, expression, and the right to live and treat onesself however one chooses that harms no other. I'd go to my grave for these things. But apparently, because I take a stand contrary to some people, I am a bigot.

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