[PLUG-TALK] straw poll - the Michael Robinson effect

[Richard Powell]

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> Does Michael Robinson's political writings make you:
> 
> (1) More likely to work for Republican candidates
> (2) More likely to vote for Republicans (but not otherwise get involved)
> (3) Not increase your political activity one way or another
> (4) More likely to vote for Democrats (but not otherwise get involved)
> (5) More likely to work for Democratic candidates
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.. 3 ..

I'm very familiar with his perspective as I used to get it from my 
Brother all the time.  We entirely agree on ALL other issues but this 
one..  So we've stopped discussing it (at his wish).

The one thing I don't understand about him is his extremely homophobic 
stance.  He has yet to properly defend his position/stance, and he gets 
so worked up about it, it's just bizarre.

I always wonder how such a STRONG supporter of freedom and less 
government can possibly advocate denying someone liberty.  Freedom and 
liberty means that you support ALL peoples rights, even if you 
personally find them distasteful (I would say *especially* when you find 
them distasteful).  This is true liberty and I'm baffled why so many 
supposed freedom lovers oppose this basic concept when it comes to gays.