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Correcting Misguided Rights Talk
By
Dave Banack
Funny what post-election behavior reveals about people. Republicans who lost the presidential race are quietly supporting a smooth transition of power to the incoming Obama administration; Prop 8 opponents are busy organizing angry marches and targeting Mormons for retribution, using misguided rights talk to justify this unfortunate response. A National Review Online piece, “Legislating Immorality,”…
Recession? What recession?
By
Dave Banack
We’re here in Utah for Thanksgiving. I was part of the group shopping expedition to Salt Lake today. The parking lots were full and there were people in the stores. I managed to suppress the urge to buy while browsing at Deseret Book, but made a significant contribution to the state’s consumer spending at Costco.…
Thanksgiving cheer
By
Dave Banack
We missed the deer but got the turkey. I’m now basking in that pleasant two-hour lull between dinner and pie, with nothing particularly clever to add about this uniquely American family holiday. If you’re looking for clever, here are a few links to brighten up your day: “For Thanksgiving: My Saints Don’t Just Go Marching In,” at…
A Prop 8 manifesto
By
Dave Banack
Posted by one of the bloggers at Feminist Mormon Housewives: “My Prop 8 Manifesto.” There are two stories about the Prop 8 campaign and passage that are rumbling through media stories and LDS blogs. One is the post-election targeting of Mormons and Mormon buildings for angry protests and boycotts, reflecting the view of those who opposed…
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