{"id":9353,"date":"2009-12-22T00:07:17","date_gmt":"2009-12-22T07:07:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.amptoons.com\/blog\/?p=9353"},"modified":"2009-12-22T00:07:17","modified_gmt":"2009-12-22T07:07:17","slug":"drooling-with-hatred-so-called-christians-cut-gays-out-of-immigration-reform","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amptoons.com\/blog\/?p=9353","title":{"rendered":"Drooling with Hatred, So-Called "Christians" Cut Gays Out of Immigration Reform"},"content":{"rendered":"

They really are hollow people<\/a>, with no hearts at all:<\/p>\n

A bill introduced earlier this year by Rep. Mike Honda (D-Calif.) dealing with family reunification policies for immigrants was completely rolled into the reform package, except for its provisions allowing same-sex partners of permanent residents to qualify for a visa. The decision behind the little-noted change sparked friction between liberals hoping to kick off debate with an all-inclusive bill and Hispanic leaders more focused on keeping religious leaders on board with the plan.<\/p>\n

“All the evangelists, Catholics and churches that are part of this were whacking out “over the gay and lesbian provisions,” said a Democratic lawmaker familiar with negotiations on the bill.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Democrats say they’re planning to reinsert the provision later in the process. I hope they do.<\/p>\n

I can’t imagine what sort of human being would oppose a simple, compassionate policy like this. Allowing longtime, committed cross-national couples does not “endanger” marriage, nor does it harm any straight person in any way at all. But even a tiny bit of compassion towards LGBT people is more than organized right-wing Christians can stand.<\/p>\n

You think it would get old; you think I’d stop being shocked by things like this. But no; I’m continually astonished at how some (not <\/em>all) Christians — and in particular, politically powerful, organized Christian groups — lack even the most basic decency or compassion. What the hell makes them so petty?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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