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Yes Virginia, there are gays and muslims...
Our state's tourism motto is 'Virginia is for Lovers'.
Recent headlines might make you think otherwise. In just the last week, a number of Virginia Epispicol parishes have split from the U.S. Epispicol Church over their tolerant treatment of gays, and a member of Virginia's Congressional Delegation wrote a letter to constituents warning that if we didn't change our immigration policies, we will be subject to more muslims in America.
I think our motto may need a qualifying asterisk to add some fine print...
* only applies to heterosexuals and lovers of a christian god
Shameful.
A Bigot in Congress
The Washington Post, 12/22/06
Lawmaker won't apologize for 'Islamophobic' letter
CNN.com, 12/20/06
Episcopalians Against Equality
Washington Post, 12/20/06
with thanks to Waldo, AmericaBlog and Think Progress for the story