Gay marriage mob harasses petition-signers in Washington state

By Michelle Malkin  •  June 2, 2009 10:32 AM

Following in the footsteps of the anti-Prop. 8 mafia, two gay activist groups have announced plans to “out” Washington state citizens who sign petitions to oppose expanding same-sex partnership laws.

Via the Seattle Times:

A group called WhoSigned.org says it will publicize the names of people signing petitions for Referendum 71, which seeks a public vote to overturn a new expansion of Washington’s same-sex partnerships.

WhoSigned.org says it’s partnering with the gay rights group KnowThyNeighbor.org to put the names online.

In a statement Monday, WhoSigned.org says it expects people who see the names online to contact the signers for what may be uncomfortable talks about gay rights.

Now, imagine the uproar if the roles were reversed and anti-gay marriage activists were publicizing the names of petitioners supporting same-sex partnership expansion laws.

But when they do it, they’re not creating a “climate of hate.” They’re just exercising their free speech.

It’s the theme of the day.

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  1. #711759
    On June 2nd, 2009 at 10:35 am, Teddy Kennedy said:

    Errah, they should consider it a badge of courage and publish a list of the folks on the other side of the equation. I’m wondering who would have more to hide on this one??!!!

  2. #711762
    On June 2nd, 2009 at 10:36 am, Pessimist said:

    It’s “Card Check” for petition signers

  3. #711765
    On June 2nd, 2009 at 10:37 am, Tazed and Confused said:

    Where are the Black Panthers when you need them?

  4. #711770
    On June 2nd, 2009 at 10:41 am, J S Ragman said:

    Now, imagine the uproar if the roles were reversed and anti-gay marriage activists were publicizing the names of petitioners supporting same-sex partnership expansion laws.

    And let’s take that idea one step further, and, a la Berkeley state matter of factly that all those people are guilty of the vilest forms of sexual perversion and child abuse, as I’m sure there must be one NAMBLA member in the bunch. No, that would make us haters.

  5. #711772
    On June 2nd, 2009 at 10:43 am, moonsbreath said:

    It says you can contact Brian Murphy. I wonder if he’ll be just as transparent and publish his personal information too?

    Oh well, what was I thinking, crazy me.

  6. #711777
    On June 2nd, 2009 at 10:46 am, Ragspierre said:

    We need some good photography and oppos. research.

    It’s time we exercised our free speech right back.

  7. #711778
    On June 2nd, 2009 at 10:46 am, walterc said:

    Too bad I’m not in Washington, so I could sign the petition. Then when the nuts show up on my door step, file a incitement complaint against whosigned.org and knowthyneighbor.org. And then the personal pain and suffering civil suit.

    It’d be like winning the lottery. . . till I tried to collect.

    Maybe professor Yoo would represent me for a cut of the proceeds.

  8. #711793
    On June 2nd, 2009 at 10:58 am, ErinF said:

    It wouldn’t bother me if my name got published for standing up for what I believe is right. But that’s just me.

  9. #711795
    On June 2nd, 2009 at 11:00 am, ajmontana said:

    Same here Erin.

  10. #711799
    On June 2nd, 2009 at 11:03 am, ajmontana said:

    Is Odopey’s name on the list?

  11. #711800
    On June 2nd, 2009 at 11:05 am, Pasadena Phil said:

    I realize the Nazi references are usually over the top but how is this different from the Nazi SA (brown shirts) under Heinrich Himler and Ernst Roehm (who was caught in bed with a young boy in the Night of the Long Knives)?

    That is a big reason why Proposition 8 won in CA and why support for gay marriage plummetted in MA (where it took activists judges denying MA voters their constitutional right to bring it to the floor of the state legislature to “seal the deal”).

    There are too many groups today (particularly our entrenched criminal class of politicians) who believe that the ends justify the means.

  12. #711808
    On June 2nd, 2009 at 11:14 am, tre said:

    I’m Tre, in Oklahoma City. I’m against gay marriage, gay adoptions, and gay couples claiming the same benefits as married couples. I oppose this based on my FUNDAMENTALIST CHRISTIAN BELIEFS!

    Now, if you try to threaten my family or me because of this, my shotgun stands ready.

  13. #711811
    On June 2nd, 2009 at 11:15 am, Mister P said:

    Since I am told that being against Gay Marriage, I am a homophobe, I don’t mind admitting it. I am a homophobe. Any t-shirt out there?

  14. #711816
    On June 2nd, 2009 at 11:17 am, b-cat said:

    On June 2nd, 2009 at 11:14 am, tre said:

    An armed Christian in Oklahoma, they hated you already! ;)

  15. #711818
    On June 2nd, 2009 at 11:18 am, Red State Skeptic said:

    Why won’t these minorities just take their lumps? We will give them rights our OUR terms when WE want to (if ever).

  16. #711819
    On June 2nd, 2009 at 11:19 am, sonofdy said:

    Perhaps we should start publishing all of the personal information of these neo-nazi thugs.

  17. #711822
    On June 2nd, 2009 at 11:20 am, Truesoldier said:

    Anyone in the area of Lacey, Olympia or Yelm know where I can sign the petition?

  18. #711825
    On June 2nd, 2009 at 11:21 am, southsideironworks said:

    Threatening me is a very very bad idea.

  19. #711827
    On June 2nd, 2009 at 11:21 am, ajmontana said:

    Think of this as progress, the gays are actually man’ing up, soon they may even start to like women. :shock:

  20. #711829
    On June 2nd, 2009 at 11:22 am, On-my-soap-box said:

    Do I have to move to Washington to get my name on the list? I sure hope not ’cause that’ll never happen.

  21. #711838
    On June 2nd, 2009 at 11:26 am, On-my-soap-box said:

    On June 2nd, 2009 at 11:21 am, ajmontana said:
    Think of this as progress, the gays are actually man’ing up, soon they may even start to like women.

    I think their “man’ing up” and your “man’ing up” are two different things. :shock:

  22. #711840
    On June 2nd, 2009 at 11:27 am, ajmontana said:

    Just put out a counter list of who travels down the Hershey Highway. :shock:

  23. #711845
    On June 2nd, 2009 at 11:32 am, DagneyT said:

    it expects people who see the names online to contact the signers for what may be uncomfortable talks about gay rights.

    Translation: vandalism, threats, violence against signers!

  24. #711851
    On June 2nd, 2009 at 11:35 am, GaryG said:

    Perhaps make strange bedfellows and recruit the help of Muslims who disdain gayness?

  25. #711856
    On June 2nd, 2009 at 11:37 am, KCK said:

    I am for Referendum 71 and opposed to gay marriage in Washington State. My name is Casey Klahn, of Davenport, WA.

    Those who promote intimidation of voters can suck eggs. Voter intimidation is the direct move of fascists, as evidenced by history.

  26. #711865
    On June 2nd, 2009 at 11:40 am, Truesoldier said:

    On June 2nd, 2009 at 11:22 am, On-my-soap-box said:
    Do I have to move to Washington to get my name on the list? I sure hope not ’cause that’ll never happen.

    LOL…are you kidding? With our lax elections laws I am sure you could register to vote from your own state (probably a couple times over). Don’t forget ACORN is very active in WA.

  27. #711867
    On June 2nd, 2009 at 11:43 am, On-my-soap-box said:

    On June 2nd, 2009 at 11:40 am, Truesoldier said:

    LOL…are you kidding? With our lax elections laws I am sure you could register to vote from your own state (probably a couple times over). Don’t forget ACORN is very active in WA.

    Thanks for the tip – I am on it!

  28. #711869
    On June 2nd, 2009 at 11:44 am, On-my-soap-box said:

    On June 2nd, 2009 at 11:43 am, On-my-soap-box said:
    Thanks for the tip – I am on it!

    Leave it alone AJ. LOL

  29. #711871
    On June 2nd, 2009 at 11:44 am, KCK said:

    -Phili Black Panther polling place thugs excused.
    -Union votes not private.
    -Ballot stuffing in Seattle.
    -Republican poll watchers forced out.
    -Acorn (federally funded) buses belligerents to intimidate AIG executive’s in their homes.
    -Now the desire to “out” ballot signators who aren’t pc.

    These are brown shirt moves.

  30. #711873
    On June 2nd, 2009 at 11:45 am, ajmontana said:

    yes, i was biting my tongue. :lol:

  31. #711877
    On June 2nd, 2009 at 11:45 am, tre said:

    On June 2nd, 2009 at 11:17 am, b-cat

    John 15:18
    “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first.

    Well, b-cat, I in good company, then.

  32. #711879
    On June 2nd, 2009 at 11:47 am, englishqueen01 said:

    Why won’t these minorities just take their lumps? We will give them rights our OUR terms when WE want to (if ever).

    Um…the majority of people in states like Wisconsin and California and elsewhere voted to protect traditional marriage.

    Why is it the majority’s will only matters to liberals like you when you like the outcome?

  33. #711880
    On June 2nd, 2009 at 11:47 am, Truesoldier said:

    On June 2nd, 2009 at 11:43 am, On-my-soap-box said:

    Thanks for the tip – I am on it!

    Hey I want you to sign the petition not do research…lol

  34. #711884
    On June 2nd, 2009 at 11:50 am, DBNinKY said:

    WhoSigned.org says it’s partnering with the gay rights group KnowThyNeighbor.org to put the names online.

    In a statement Monday, WhoSigned.org says it expects people who see the names online to contact the signers for what may be uncomfortable talks about gay rights.

    And this is what they consider winning over the hearts and minds of the straight community?! Good luck with that!

  35. #711900
    On June 2nd, 2009 at 12:03 pm, spaceycakes said:

    Oh my.

    Is homosexual polygamy next? My mind is currently boggled.

    Saint Spaceycakes of the Distracted.

  36. #711904
    On June 2nd, 2009 at 12:07 pm, b-cat said:

    Is homosexual polygamy next?

    I have believed for some time that the next target is the age restrictions on sex. Homosexual marriage is a trojan horse. Just a further loosening of society’s mores.

  37. #711915
    On June 2nd, 2009 at 12:11 pm, Mr Michael said:

    Note that the Seattle Times online article provides links to the groups opposing Prop 71… but will NOT link to the PAC that is supporting it.

    Protect Marriage Washington PAC.

    They take donations. I’m looking for somebody with the Petition so I can sign it.

  38. #711921
    On June 2nd, 2009 at 12:16 pm, Major O said:

    I’m in WA State.
    I’m signing!

  39. #711926
    On June 2nd, 2009 at 12:19 pm, greenfairie said:

    The lavender mob first started outing people in their own community who wanted to remain private for whatever reason. I thought it was an outrageous, fascistic, and dangerous imposition on the privacy of those, for whatever reason, didn’t want their lifestyle public knowledge. It wasn’t the place of these activists to forcibly drag someone into the spotlight.

    Fast forward 20 years and the same people are trying to “out” everyone who doesn’t like their agenda. They’re still the same bullying a-holes who have a giant chip on their shoulder against society. I’m perfectly o.k. with adults leading their lives so long as it’s not illegal and nobody gets hurt. But I know fascism when I see it and I don’t care whose agenda it is, it’s still wrong.

  40. #711965
    On June 2nd, 2009 at 12:41 pm, iamsaved said:

    If they publish the list, they might want put an asterik next to the person that signed the petition to indicate they have a concealed carry permit so the homos aren’t too agressive in their questioning.

  41. #711971
    On June 2nd, 2009 at 12:44 pm, cheapseat said:

    washington state allows beastiality, what’s a little gay sex between pervs. wasn’t that whacko woman teacher screwing and having children with a 13 year old boy from washington. it must be the weather up there. pervs o plenty.

  42. #712058
    On June 2nd, 2009 at 1:39 pm, DagneyT said:

    These are brown shirt moves

    You got that right, Casey! Good one!

  43. #712060
    On June 2nd, 2009 at 1:41 pm, hunter said:

    On June 2nd, 2009 at 11:14 am, tre said:
    I’m Tre, in Oklahoma City. I’m against gay marriage, gay adoptions, and gay couples claiming the same benefits as married couples. I oppose this based on my FUNDAMENTALIST CHRISTIAN BELIEFS!

    Now, if you try to threaten my family or me because of this, my shotgun stands ready.

    Amen! I feel the exact same way Tre.

  44. #712100
    On June 2nd, 2009 at 2:17 pm, tbear44 said:

    Once again I pat myself on the back for moving away from Western Washington in the 70’s. There are a lot of decent people there but the vermin infested Seattle. It’s a shame.

  45. #712109
    On June 2nd, 2009 at 2:27 pm, BlameAmericaLast said:

    The left loves mob rule. That’s the only they can shove their agenda down everyone’s throats. And I’m sick of it.

  46. #712176
    On June 2nd, 2009 at 3:38 pm, WarEagle82 said:

    I am a card-carrying member of the NRA who attends a Christian church I’d sign the petition in a New York Minute. How do I get my name on their list?

    Did you know there is actually a political party called the Green Nazis? The official name is “Libertarian National Socialist Green Party” but they call themselves Green Nazis. Where is the Lavender Nazi Party incorporated?

    Just when you think you have seen everything…

  47. #712194
    On June 2nd, 2009 at 3:57 pm, USN RET said:

    I’m signing as soon as I can find a petition. My dog can use some more exercise(and fresh meat)

  48. #712255
    On June 2nd, 2009 at 4:54 pm, mojo said:

    Next: Sado-masochistic Equine Necrophilia

  49. #712256
    On June 2nd, 2009 at 4:55 pm, JConrad999 said:

    Apparently, forcing people to tolerate them isn’t enough. Now it’s being changed to FORCED ACCEPTANCE.

  50. #712358
    On June 2nd, 2009 at 7:17 pm, gunslingerpatriot said:

    I don’t live there, but would be willing to donate just to see these rainbow brown shirts attempt to get me fired from my job.

    GSP
    “Dissent is Patriotic-hrc”

  51. #840507
    On November 10th, 2009 at 5:58 pm, MarcoPolo said:

    These are the violent and vile teabaggers Obama and Clinton spoke of, I assume?

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