Adam Mathias

Recent Activity

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  Adam signed the petition | about 1 year ago

  Demand Chick-fil-A Pull Sponsorship from Anti-Gay Event
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  Adam signed the petition | almost 2 years ago

  Tell Lake County Commissioners Not to Segregate Books
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  Adam signed the petition | about 3 years ago

  Contact and Thank Campbell Soup Co. for Its Gay-Supportive Stance
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  Adam commented on the article | about 3 years ago

  The Rick Warren Debacle

  I'm angry.  I can't help it.  I can't help but think: if an openly and outspoken anti-semite, racist or otherwise bigoted preacher had been selected...which of the above appeasement points would be considered acceptable?  Is inclusion really a viable excuse?  Or the fact that the other preacher isn't a hate-monger?
  
  Then again, I recognize that "uninviting" him at this point would be a political mess.  So, in the end, I think Obama owes us one.  A big one.  Including in his inaugural speech the need for recognizing LGBT rights (and not just in a passing phrase) might be a good start.
  
  Let's face it:  the more he talks about us being "equals" the closer to equality we become.  Giving Warren this pulpit is a major setback, but Obama has the ability to make up for it by his words and actions.