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Evangelist’s suit unwarranted

Re: “Evangelist sues Fort Worth over treatment at gay pride festival,” Wednesday online story. Freedom of speech has always been a controversial topic to Americans when it comes to where to draw the...

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State shouldn’t push religion

Re: “Obstacles for gay marriage — Bills would let clergy deny services, keep clerks from issuing licenses,” Tuesday news story. Texas lawmakers need to get out of the business of pushing religion. The...

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Irish ayes

Re: “Irish: Big yes to gay unions — In large turnout, it is 1st nation to OK such rights by popular vote,” Sunday news story. I was just so happy to read that the country of my grandfather leads the...

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Gay marriage debate

Texas Sen. Eddie Lucio Jr., D-Brownsville, left, talks with Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, right, on … [visit site to read more] The post Gay marriage debate appeared first on Letters to the Editor.

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Caitlyn and Duggars: Begone!

Re: “What Caitlyn means to others — Jenner’s prominent story isn’t like most, but it’s humanizing for residents who are like her,” Saturday news story. I don’t know about the rest of you, but I’m...

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Serving state or country first?

Re: “County set to issue licenses if needed — Dallas clerk to add hours, pay OT, won’t wait for state,” Friday news story. I did not know that the Dallas County clerk’s office was part of the judicial...

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Supreme Court approves marriage equality: What happens now?

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Acceptance of gay marriage

The congregation of Cathedral of Hope in Dallas hold hands while praying during service on Sunday, June 28, 2015. The … [visit site to read more] The post Acceptance of gay marriage appeared first on...

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Blow needs to check again

Re: “Marriage evolves — check the Bible,” by Steve Blow, Sunday Metro column. Steve Blow has gone in detailed search of biblical justification for the Supreme Court’s decision on gay marriage. He...

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The power of one justice

Re: “No Defying of Court’s Ruling — State workers must follow law on same-sex marriage,” Tuesday editorial. Has anyone else noticed that the final and binding decisions on many matters placed before...

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Romney was ahead of his time

With all the monumental decisions of the Supreme Court last week, it may be easy to forget the politician who as a governor led his state to be first in the nation to authorize same-sex marriages and...

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Doubting Mark Davis’ predictions

Re: “Ruling is tyranny, but … — Texas must not fudge law in gay-marriage response, Mark Davis says,” Wednesday Viewpoints. Because Davis didn’t get his way on gay marriage, he goes directly to...

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Rainbow White House offended me

I could not believe my eyes when I saw the first picture of the White House, bathed in rainbow-colored lights. My first thought was that some idiot had photoshopped it, but no, sadly, it was true. I’m...

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Gay marriage ruling has no effect on religious freedoms

Paxton’s manipulation is blatant Re: “What gay marriage ruling means — Court’s flawed decision means religious liberty is next fight, Texas AG Ken Paxton writes,” Saturday Viewpoints. I am a...

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Dan Patrick promotes his faith, not law

Re: “Texas GOP leaders rip ruling — Abbott, others cite religious objections, appear ready for fight,” June 27 news story. “I would rather be on the wrong side of history than on the wrong side of my...

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Toleration of religious and personal beliefs needed

Re: “Top Texans’ pride in ‘wrong side of history’ is misplaced,” by Jacquielynn Floyd, Tuesday Metro column. Floyd’s column concerning gay marriage rights as compared to historical instances of...

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Meaning of ‘militia’

Re: “Gay marriage vs. gun rights,” by Sanford Thatcher, July 4 Letters. Sanford Thatcher joins many confused predecessors in believing that the Second Amendment authors intended “militias” to bear...

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Hockaday has right to traditions

Re: “Question the status quo,” by Katherine Albritton, Tuesday Letters. Albritton wrote, “Every young woman has the right to an education like the one received at Hockaday, no matter how she...

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Boy Scouts ban on gay leaders

Re: “Boy Scouts’ ban on gay adults may end — Panel backs move to let units set their own policy,” Tuesday news story. This story cited the continuing parroting by conservative religious leaders of the...

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Scouts need to use caution

Re: “False assertions about gays,” by Jim Barber, Wednesday Letters. Jim Barber claims that there is a false assertion about gays and consequently allowing gay Boy Scout leaders is OK. In turn, he...

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Insinuations about gays harmful

Re: “Scouts need to use caution,” by Tom Collingwood, Saturday Letters, and “False assertions about gays,” by Jim Barber, Wednesday Letters. In a response to Jim Barber’s letter denouncing the notion...

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My Scout leader was gay

Re: “Change Arrives for Boy Scouts — Vote for gay leaders is a step into the modern world,” July 16 Editorial. I will be 84 next month, so it’s been a long time since I was a Boy Scout, but the...

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Honesty about Scouts

None of our business Re: “Boy Scouts have much more to do — Eliminating gay-leader ban good step, but discrimination remains, says Eagle Scout Mike DeSocio,” Wednesday Viewpoints. Thank you for the...

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Gay veterans: Yes to honorable discharges

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Two different opinions on Houston's Equal Rights Ordinance

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Dallas parking and the LGBT issue: Sublime to ridiculous

The 15-story, 1500-car parking garage planned for Main Street. visit site to read more] The post Dallas parking and the LGBT issue: Sublime to ridiculous appeared first on Letters to the Editor.

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Patrick and prejudice

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Mark Davis, LGBT rights and women's rights

Houston mayor Annise Parker … [visit site to read more] The post Mark Davis, LGBT rights and women’s rights appeared first on Letters to the Editor.

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Don’t erode equality in Dallas

At an … [visit site to read more] The post Don’t erode equality in Dallas appeared first on Letters to the Editor.

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And now, a limerick rebuttal

Kevin Siers/Charlotte Observer Re: “Time for some rhymes,” by Bruce Davidson, Thursday Letters. Limerick … [visit site to read more] The post And now, a limerick rebuttal appeared first on Letters to...

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Why is religion a part of this? asks Dallas resident

Bill Metzger has … [visit site to read more] The post Why is religion a part of this? asks Dallas resident appeared first on Letters to the Editor.

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What do you think about official refusing to perform same-sex marriages?

Bill Metzger has … [visit site to read more] The post What do you think about official refusing to perform same-sex marriages? appeared first on Letters to the Editor.

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Money bulldozes standards

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Stopping discrimination across the board

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Thanks for front-page LGBT story

Re: “On LGBT, firms step up — Businesses push back against religious liberty bills in Texas,” Tuesday news story. I wanted to thank The Dallas Morning News not only for a great story on the Legislature...

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Where do you draw the line on religious and gender freedom?

Protect religious beliefs Re: “Heartbreaking,” by Diane Church, Saturday Letters, and “Money bulldozes standards,” by Pete Allen, Thursday Letters. Boy, do I stand corrected. I assumed the Civil Rights...

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Discriminate against bigots?

Jimmy Margulies Re: “Across U.S., laws decried as discriminatory,” Thursday news story. Concerning the recent anti-gay … [visit site to read more] The post Discriminate against bigots? appeared first...

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Discrimination: Where’s the decency?

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Bathroom controversy solved

Drew Sheneman / Tribune Content Agency I have the perfect, logical and common-sense solution to … [visit site to read more] The post Bathroom controversy solved appeared first on Letters to the Editor.

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How do you feel about the transgender bathroom issue?

Walt Handelsman / Tribune Content Agency Demands of transgender … [visit site to read more] The post How do you feel about the transgender bathroom issue? appeared first on Letters to the Editor.

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How do you feel about the bathroom issue?

Walt Handelsman / Tribune Content Agency  More … [visit site to read more] The post How do you feel about the bathroom issue? appeared first on Letters to the Editor.

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Bathroom issue is a nonissue

Ken Paxton, left, in file photo by Eric Gay/AP Re: “Paxton warns Target that policy may bring criminal … [visit site to read more] The post Bathroom issue is a nonissue appeared first on Letters to the...

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Majority should come first in bathroom issue

Re: “Close the door on nonsense,” by Jacquielynn Floyd, Sunday Metro column. First, Floyd is wrong about voyeurs and predators in women’s restrooms and locker rooms not causing problems. There …...

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Transgender delusions

Re: “N.C. restroom law illegal, U.S. says — State could lose millions in funds under Justice finding,” Thursday news story. “I’m offended and my rights are violated” seems to be the newsworthy lines...

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Far right out of step with times

Rockwall City Council member Scott Milder Re: “Getting down to business — 10 considerations guided transgender ordinance … [visit site to read more] The post Far right out of step with times appeared...

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What do you think of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's trip to Fort Worth?

Dan Patrick. Photo by Ashley Landis/Dallas Morning News There are bigger fish to … [visit site to read more] The post What do you think of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s trip to Fort Worth? appeared first on...

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The source of our rights

Re: “Transgender issues: biology and theology — Joshua J. Whitfield says we must have respectful discussions,” Wednewday Viewpoints. Father Whitfield warns that in order to discuss, we must avoid...

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Guns and hatred: a dangerous combination?

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Stand against all forms of hatred

A woman holds a candle … [visit site to read more] The post Stand against all forms of hatred appeared first on Letters to the Editor.

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LGBT ‘victimhood’ divides

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