Senator Buttars has recently dug himself into a hole with yet another byist comment about the LGBT community. "probably the greatest threat to America," referring to all those that are other than heterosexual as terrorists. Buttars has offended a great percentage of this states own people without any re consent to his harsh words. He goes on to state that this community is not looking for "equality, they want superiority." This is a clear indication of not only Buttars homophobia but political views on what has been a life style for as long as time. How can we have a senate member making laws for our state if they continue to show ignorance and lack of compassion for his own people? In my own eyes I can not call him a representation of this state or it's people.
There has been great tension this year to do with the matter of equal rights for those of the gay community; thicker than it has ever been and it comes to a turning point where we need a decision and the right decision that we can be proud of. This nation is BUILT on freedom is it not? How many times have you heard this argument in our history from racial issues and religion to sexism? Hear we are in the modern age of 2009 and there is still major prejudism being felt. How can we call these important members to our community equal to those with the rights they are denied? We cannot, they are neglected this crucial feature of equality which is moreover hurting our people and government.
To be forewarned this is not an issue that will slip from the minds of Utahans, United State citizens, or any other being on this earth. Perhaps the change of views in our younger generations can clear up the hate and set better examples than our forefathers have. I do see a very distinct and larger acceptance for individuals personal orientation in younger generations, I can only hope that we can make a difference and impression in the society we live in today.