To all those adopting the mantle of “Libertarian”: I respect your views but there is a big difference between “telling people how to live” and being bold enough to speak out against behavior that every indicator shows is harmful. We have reached a point where stating the obvious about homosexuality, the sexualizing of children, the sanctity of marriage, abortion, etc. is called “intolerant”. Nonsense. The problem with adhering to the adage “An’ it hurt none, do what thou wilt” is that very few of those doing what they will actually take the time to do the calculus. They don’t really want to know if it hurts someone ’cause it feels so good. Conservatives (F*** Republicans) should indeed focus primarily on economic and defense issues, but be willing to stand up for a decent society as well. #3 Blotto is spot on. You can say that it would be right if gay rights laws in MA had no effect elsewhere, but the commerce clause in the Constitution has been bastardized to the point where that is not enough. You have to be willing to take a stand and promise that you will lead the effort to ensure that their crap morals don’t infect the rest of the country (unless the rest of the country votes for it). Just saying “hey, I’m a Libertarian, not my problem” is a cop-out.
