When a newspaper refuses to editorialize

Hahahaha touche.

 

Completely agree. Cover the damn news and let readers make up their own minds. Whatever side you pick is going to alienate the others. And, God forbid, don't tick off any potential advertisers.

 

Almost did a spit take on that one ...

And while this issue has been a hot-button topic, dunno if it was quite the lightning rod that Jesse Helms was.

 

You needed that marriage. And you were the most qualified. But he had to marry a guy instead because of a homosexual quota.

[pair of hands crumples up engagement announcement]

 

I can't really believe this is that divisive of an issue. When bans of gay marriage have been voted on in Southern states in recent years, they are supported by 80-90 percent of the voters.

 

You don't have to believe it, but it is. North Carolina has long been the most progressive of the Southern states. There's a major generational shift in attitudes toward gay marriage and this vote is coming in North Carolina years after the other Southern states voted on it.

Polling indicates it will pass with a majority somewhere in the 51-54% range. Even its primary sponsor admits that it will likely be repealed in 10-20 years because of changing attitudes. The issue also significantly splits the state's large rural regions and growing urban areas.

 

You are right. I crossed the line and apologize, Mr. Stephens, for my thoughtless insult.

 

Well, that's some progress, I guess.

Conservatives are all for smaller government except when government is needed to get "different" folks to toe the line.

 

I'll let it slide

 

Why isn't YankeeFan raging against this newspaper?

 

I look forward to our newsroom being given a Romney endorsement from Wheeling and being ordered to run it this October.

 

+1 for sound historical recall.