[xzins]

I have seen posts in which the poster reveals such things as “I am an atheist, but I think they aren’t very friendly.” Honestly, though, atheism is not compatible with conservatism.

Arizona revealed (yesterday?) that she is a lesbian. I forget the exact words, but it boiled down to ‘I’m a lesbian but I am conservative and believe in low taxes, guns, etc.’

The problem with such a position is that it normalizes acceptance and approval of the behavior if allowed to slide. Arizona revealed some kind of partner (did she say she is married?) and that the relationship has children involved.

The eventual message: “Oh, she’s our resident lesbian with SigOther and Kids. Don’t mind her she’s a conservative.”

The problem with that is we contend that conservatism is about preserving esteemed processes and values from the past. We want to preserve natural marriage, we want to preserve healthy relationships. Therefore, a TOTAL conservative cannot advocate homosexuality.

And, even if ‘accepted in silence’ that accepted presence is itself an advocacy of that which we believe is detrimental to treasured vital values about a wholesome culture.

[SoConPubbie]

Spot on xzins!

[trisham]

The eventual message: “Oh, she’s our resident lesbian with SigOther and Kids. Don’t mind her she’s a conservative.”

The problem with that is we contend that conservatism is about preserving esteemed processes and values from the past. We want to preserve natural marriage, we want to preserve healthy relationships. Therefore, a TOTAL conservative cannot advocate homosexuality.

And, even if ‘accepted in silence’ that accepted presence is itself an advocacy of that which we believe is detrimental to treasured vital values about a wholesome culture.

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I couldn't agree more. Well said, xzins.