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Some People Are Boycotting The Rose Parade Because Of THE GAYZ
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This year's Rose Parade is going to feature a gay wedding on one of the floats, and a group of vigilant Real Americans™ are mad as hell about it.
A Facebook group, titled "Boycott the 2014 Rose Parade," is carrying the banner of hate for those who dread the idea of watching two gentlemen make a lifelong commitment to each other. The page is full of hand-wringing and brow-furrowing against what they see as an affront to Liberty and Christian Values. These brave souls will stop at nothing to rid their precious Rose Parade of those icky gays!
Just look at the vitriol these patriots are belching:
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Actually, a float promoting medical marijuana is a fantastic idea! Thanks bigots!
Here's another insane missive from the group:
The Rose Parade shouldn't be used by gay activists to promote the gay agenda, and a rose parade float is no place to flagrantly display a gay wedding. But I guess they think they can pervert this year's theme "Dreams Come True," to allow this disgusting exhibition. Tell them NO! Tell their sponsors NO. Tell them you will boycott the parade by not watching or attending, and that you will NEVER watch or be part of it again.
Remember kids: dreams are only for straight, god-fearing, Duck Dynasty-worshiping Americans with traditional values and Nobama bumper stickers.
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In all honesty, it's extremely sad to see something like this in this day and age, where marriage equality is more commonplace than it has ever been and people are making genuine steps to make this country a better place for all Americans. The fact that these people exist is a scary reminder that we still have a long way to go.
On the other hand, the group has less fans than Eminem's misspelled name, so there's that.
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