Two Wrongs Don't Make a Right

“Don’t look at me. I had nothing to do with it. Don’t look at them either. Don’t look at anyone, in fact. It was just inevitable that this would happen. Stop asking questions.” This quote from Jake Meador from the article On David Gushee Dishonesty bluntly and accurately describes what's happening in our country today.The fact of the matter is, is in today's society if someone whines and complains and makes a big commotion about something eventually they will get their way. Why are we raising the next and current generation like a bunch of bratty kids who have a tantrum until they get what they want? Why are we asking people to choose between conscience and their livelihood? One of the main issues is the fact that people are refusing service to the LGBT community. But why? Business owners and workers have always reserved the right to refuse service to anyone. So by giving the LGBT a "pass" ,because we don't want to offend anyone, we are essentially making them higher. Which defeats their fight for "equality". I, personally, am pro gay. Though that is a topic for another time I can truthfully say that I and many other people I know who also support that community agrees that The LGBT are getting too much leeway. The government has fought them for so long with little success that it seems they are just giving in. The so-called prosecutors have now become the prosecuted with countless lawsuits being made against them throughout the year. And most of the cases the court sides with the LGBT. The government is practically forcing private American citizens to make the decision between, again, conscience and livelihood. Why did we fight so hard for freedom of speech when we are just going to yell over the top of the opponent so no one can hear? They are just fighting for what they believe in and even if that is against what you believe, let them talk, rant, yell. Because isn't that what you are going to do when it's your turn to make a case for your cause? But under no circumstances should a community whine and complain and kick and scream until people are guilted into giving in. That is not what America is, we are not a country who just give in. So why are we acting like it? Make a case, a point, a life changing statement or argument. But don't just scream your opinion until the others agree because they've gone deaf from you yelling. Jake Meadors article was in response to the article by David Gushee about how the middle ground between the LGBT and others are disappearing and how is just "happening". In reality, we have just grown numb. We are allowing it to happen by either not doing anything and "turning the other cheek" or fighting in a way that just rises pity and guilt for the other side. What each side of this fight, of any fight, needs to understand is where the other is coming from. That doesn't mean we need to sit down and have a heart to heart and light candles and sing songs about our feelings. No, we just need to respect that the have an opinion and they've made their choice. Doesn't matter what side you may be on. That doesn't mean we stop the fight. Always fight for what we believe in, but respectfully. Don't conjour up excuses, beg for pity, or say vulgar and demeaning things. State your belief, why you believe it, and never ever just roll over and "take it" without a fair fight.