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Mormons Mobilize to Deprive Gays of More Rights

An e-mail sent to LDS followers calls on them to block civil unions legislation in Illinois.
March 5, 2009  |  
 
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Apparently not satisfied with merely screwing over gays and lesbians in California, the Mormon Church is currently mobilizing its extremely productive, teetotaling followers to block civil unions for same-sex couples in Illinois.

On Tuesday, the church sent out an e-mail alerting LDS faithful to a civil unions bill set to go before the Illinois legislature tomorrow. The letter calls on followers to blast legislators with calls and letters opposing the measure.

Why is the Mormon church so deeply alarmed by civil unions legislation in Illinois? Because it will shatter social mores and crush the innocence of children. Duh.

According to the letter:


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