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104 Generals and Admirals: Gay Ban in Military Must End

Posted by JD Thomas on November 19, 2008 in Techfun Comments Off

After the passage of Prop 8 in California, this press statement from a large contingent of former Generals and Admirals comes as a welcome indicator that progress is still being made. Maybe I am cynical, but if these military folks get their way and the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy is abolished in favor of  Read more »

Church Resignations Follow Prop 8 Support by LDS Leadership

Posted by JD Thomas on November 13, 2008 in Techfun 1 comment

I am not religious myself, but I know the comfort and solid foundation that faith can bring to some people and seeing someone discard that foundation does not bring me joy. On a more selfish note, every person leaving the LDS church over this issue is one less voice inside the LDS church who can petition for change from the inside.

ADL Denounces Church Vandalism following Prop 8′s Passage

Posted by JD Thomas on November 11, 2008 in Techfun 4 comments

California voters approved Proposition 8, a ban on same-sex marriage, on Tuesday. The outcome has sparked protests across the state from those who opposed the measure, including a massive demonstration in front of a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel in Los Angeles on Wednesday. The church encouraged its members to work to  Read more »