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Ma'ake · 11-12-2008, 04:28 PM

It's fascinating to see how the backlash against LDS involvement in Prop 8 has become interpreted as anti-LDS persecution.

In Utah we have the issue of LDS ward houses getting windows shot at with a BB or pellet gun, which I suspect is the work of teenage idiots. Some folks are attributing the attacks to opposition to LDS moral integrity on Prop 8, a likely extension being something along the lines of Satan lashing out at Mormons in the pre-Apocalypse.

Craziness.

MikeWaters · 11-12-2008, 07:31 PM

we had a large rock thrown through a glass door in my stake center several years back. Presumably had nothing to do with Prop 8.

Tex · 11-12-2008, 07:38 PM

In that case, here's some real persecution for ya.

http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/a...WS01/811120369

http://sacramento.bizjournals.com/sa...l?jst=pn_pn_lk

LA Ute · 11-12-2008, 11:04 PM

Hey, is there any subject not made light of on this board?

I too think the church windows being shot out in Utah is the work of teenage idiots. But there is some very serious stuff being done in California right now to people who gave as little as $100 in support of Prop 8. It ain't funny, Mike.

TripletDaddy · 11-12-2008, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by LA Ute

Hey, is there any subject not made light of on this board?

I too think the church windows being shot out in Utah is the work of teeange idiots. But there is some very serious stuff being done in California right now to people who gave as little as $100 in support of Prop 8. It ain't funny, Mike.

I think it is weird how people are now tossing around the term "persecution."

ask matthew shepard how he feels about the persecution of those who had their acura spray painted.

wait...you can't ask him anymore.

il Padrino Ute · 11-12-2008, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TripletDaddy

I think it is weird how people are now tossing around the term "persecution."

ask matthew shepard how he feels about the persecution of those who had their acura spray painted.

wait...you can't ask him anymore.

That's a fair point; however, are there really varying degrees of persecution?

TripletDaddy · 11-12-2008, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by il Padrino Ute

That's a fair point; however, are there really varying degrees of persecution?

Sure, but I think currently people on both sides are tossing it out for the sake of drama.

I think I mentioned here that a couple of months back, some woman in our ward came to our house and was talking about stuff. we got into a heated discussion about the whole issue.

It turns out afterwards that she told my wife that she felt persecuted for her beliefs. lol. my wife told her to lighten up. But then I came downstairs and got pissed at my wife for talking on the phone without my permission.

il Padrino Ute · 11-13-2008, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by TripletDaddy

Sure, but I think currently people on both sides are tossing it out for the sake of drama.

I think I mentioned here that a couple of months back, some woman in our ward came to our house and was talking about stuff. we got into a heated discussion about the whole issue.

It turns out afterwards that she told my wife that she felt persecuted for her beliefs. lol. my wife told her to lighten up. But then I came downstairs and got pissed at my wife for talking on the phone without my permission.

I agree that both sides are taking advantage of the situation, though I believe that persecution is persecution. Matthew Sheppard's situation went beyond persecution.

If my wife didn't talk on the phone, there would be no reason to have one at my house, but I understand what you're saying: the only correct location for my Brooks Robinson autographed baseballs is on the mantle in the living room and my wife refuses to abide by that.

That reminds me. I need to install the motion sensors and alarm on the mantle.

LA Ute · 11-13-2008, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TripletDaddy

I think it is weird how people are now tossing around the term "persecution."

ask matthew shepard how he feels about the persecution of those who had their acura spray painted.

wait...you can't ask him anymore.

I did not use that word. If you don't know what it feels like to receive a death threat, then shut up. Have a nice evening.

SeattleUte · 11-13-2008, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by LA Ute

I did not use that word. If you don't know what it feels like to receive a death threat, then shut up. Have a nice evening.

LA, I apologize for TripletDaddy. I hope you haven't had to endure such a thing. Take care.

Peace and Love,

11-12-2008, 04:28 PM	#1
Ma'ake Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SLC Posts: 441	Prop 8 reaction morphs into persecution It's fascinating to see how the backlash against LDS involvement in Prop 8 has become interpreted as anti-LDS persecution. In Utah we have the issue of LDS ward houses getting windows shot at with a BB or pellet gun, which I suspect is the work of teenage idiots. Some folks are attributing the attacks to opposition to LDS moral integrity on Prop 8, a likely extension being something along the lines of Satan lashing out at Mormons in the pre-Apocalypse. Craziness.

11-12-2008, 07:38 PM	#3
Tex Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 8,596	In that case, here's some real persecution for ya. http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/a...WS01/811120369 http://sacramento.bizjournals.com/sa...l?jst=pn_pn_lk __________________ "Have we been commanded not to call a prophet an insular racist? Link?" "And yes, [2010] is a very good year to be a Democrat. Perhaps the best year in decades ..." - Cali Coug "Oh dear, granny, what a long tail our puss has got." - Brigham Young

11-12-2008, 11:04 PM	#4
LA Ute Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 118	Not a laughing matter Hey, is there any subject not made light of on this board? I too think the church windows being shot out in Utah is the work of teenage idiots. But there is some very serious stuff being done in California right now to people who gave as little as $100 in support of Prop 8. It ain't funny, Mike. __________________ "Always do right. It will annoy some people and surprise the rest." --Mark Twain Last edited by LA Ute; 11-13-2008 at 02:22 AM. Reason: typo

11-12-2008, 07:31 PM	#2
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	we had a large rock thrown through a glass door in my stake center several years back. Presumably had nothing to do with Prop 8.