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rurallib

(62,344 posts)
18. well expressed. We don't feel safe simply because we have expressed our liberalism.
Sun Jun 12, 2016, 01:28 PM
Jun 2016

The poster has legitimate fears based on their sexuality. Others because of their skin color or their religion or some other aspect that makes them 'different.' This was not the promise of America.

And you are not alone in your sadness. Betty Karlson Jun 2016 #1
Gay people have faced this for some time. David__77 Jun 2016 #2
It is terrifying. And I don't think anyone feels safe right now. villager Jun 2016 #3
well expressed. We don't feel safe simply because we have expressed our liberalism. rurallib Jun 2016 #18
Heck, I'm Jewish! villager Jun 2016 #23
At this moment, LWolf Jun 2016 #4
*hugs* cagefreesoylentgreen Jun 2016 #5
I'm so sorry. Lisa0825 Jun 2016 #6
Im right there with you FDR_Liberal Jun 2016 #7
I know what it is like to be in the closet Coolest Ranger Jun 2016 #8
Had to deal with a form of that today FDR_Liberal Jun 2016 #12
If something like this doesn't change people's thinking passiveporcupine Jun 2016 #29
" If everyone were kissing instead of shooting those they hate, this world could be... 3catwoman3 Jun 2016 #33
I'm so sorry you had to deal with this any day, not just today. Chellee Jun 2016 #34
That mother looking for her son kills me FDR_Liberal Jun 2016 #38
Think about this ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jun 2016 #24
I am so sorry. I stand with you and all of my LGBT friends and family. PeaceNikki Jun 2016 #9
yes humans can be the most disgusting species on the planet. TimeToEvolve Jun 2016 #10
I stand with you.... sheshe2 Jun 2016 #11
Hate speech leads to awful things, it should be outlawed. nt BootinUp Jun 2016 #13
[[[vibes for Coolest Ranger]]] Odin2005 Jun 2016 #14
I'm sorry. wildeyed Jun 2016 #15
. SusanCalvin Jun 2016 #16
So sorry friend MFM008 Jun 2016 #17
What makes it even worse... Boomer Jun 2016 #19
Sexual repression is one of the most damaging things that can happen Amimnoch Jun 2016 #21
"But for good people to do evil things, that takes religion." passiveporcupine Jun 2016 #30
You have a friend in this straight white male. retrowire Jun 2016 #20
K&R ismnotwasm Jun 2016 #22
Heavy legal punishment to the perpetrators will stop many of these crimes lunatica Jun 2016 #25
I'm not sure punishment can stop this passiveporcupine Jun 2016 #37
K and R JustAnotherGen Jun 2016 #26
This hits too close to home my moms goddaughter is lesbian and just got married this past year maryellen99 Jun 2016 #27
k&r Starry Messenger Jun 2016 #28
And spare a thought for closeted gay people in Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Iran, Afghanistan, Nigeria, Nye Bevan Jun 2016 #31
Really? alarimer Jun 2016 #40
I think all gays should consider getting a CC and actively carrying a gun. roamer65 Jun 2016 #32
I hear you. Dark n Stormy Knight Jun 2016 #35
We're all in this together SCantiGOP Jun 2016 #36
it is relevant when you are specifically targeted Skittles Jun 2016 #41
You are right to be afraid, considering how many people are allowed to carry weapons alarimer Jun 2016 #39
I totally understand! Silver_Witch Jun 2016 #42
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