10 things we heard

“’While she said she does not believe people should discriminate they should maintain the right to do so.’
Seriously! What is Ruzicka smoking?”
—Blake Gordon

“There has been no law proposed in any jurisdiction in America that would require a church or religious organization to host or internally recognize a same-sex marriage. That is a line of utter bullshit and a pretty common fear mongering tactic used by the conservative right. Prop 8 has no such requirement. “
—Bob Henline

“I am a Mormon and my family and I are looking forward to the day when my brother and his partner can get married and have it recognized in every state!”
— Desiree Zobell Thomason

“I also disagree with the church’s stance on gay marriage, and hope to someday see my gay friends sealed in the temple. I will vote against inequality, and prejudice. Love is of God. Hate destroys the soul. Fear is almost as bad. Most of the people in the church fear change, and that’s what causes the hate. I do my best, but I’m just one girl. I need help in leading by example. So, anyone who reads this, make this your policy in life: No matter who you meet, find one thing about them that you can love. Even if it’s just that they’re human. God bless humanity and help it to learn and reject its errors.”
— Jacey Dot Carter

“This makes me so sad. I’ve been an advocate for LGBT rights for years. I went inactive after Prop. 8 and only recently became active again once the new ‘softer’ view was published because I saw it as a stepping stone. I’m really conflicted about this but you will always have my support and that of my husband and family!”
— Erin Van Berkel Tennant

“I am un-liking Mormons Building Bridges. If you are going to take a stand then do it bravely. Clearly, their bridge has broken.”
— Lisa Marie Kreiter

“You have to understand that the LDS Church really believes in revelation from God. The Bible tells of times when polygamy was sanctioned by God. The Bible also speaks clearly about homosexuality.”
— Victoria Huish

“Even if the Mormon church specifically doesn’t allow gay marriage, what’s wrong with civil gay marriage? Absolutely nothing. I don’t care if the church won’t allow it, but why is everyone against it being allowed just legally? That way no church is violating its beliefs but you are still letting them get married. What’s wrong with that? All love is equal!”
— Jessica Barsch

“It really wasn’t so long ago that Brigham Young had 55 wives, fully sanctioned by the church. Not to mention Joseph Smith’s (alleged) 27 wives and countless episodes of infidelity. The LDS Church should be ashamed to even comment on the definition of marriage.”
—Sean Camp

“What’s this ‘one man and one woman’ thing? Have they forgotten about Brother Joseph and Brother Brigham?”
— Craig Erkelens