And this is why we have a ConstitutionÂ…
Persons have every right to hate homosexuals, just as they have a right to hate African-Americans, Muslims, and Jews.
They have a right to express that hatred, protected by the First Amendment, unencumbered by government restriction.
They have the right to not practice homosexuality if so directed by their religionÂ’s dogma, and to prohibit homosexuals, African-Americans, Muslims, and Jews from joining their religion or private organizations.
Persons may not, however, attempt to codify that hate, fear, ignorance, or racism; states and local jurisdictions may not enact measures that deem a class of persons a stranger to their laws.
Judging from the conservatives who have subscribed to this thread, the Constitution and its case law protecting Americans from the hate, fear, ignorance, and racism exhibited by many on the right is needed as much now as at any time during our NationÂ’s history.