"Pro-family" Hate Speech

Just this past Saturday I wrote about the way in which the anti-gay and anti-liberal poison constantly spewed by Christianists and far right talking heads breeds an atmosphere which encourages bigots and extremists to use violence against others -.e.g. the shootings last year in Tennessee at a Unitarian Church. As numerous bloggers are reporting, that reality has clearly not registered with certain of the "pro-family" groups, the GOP and some of the hateful campaign consultants used by those elements. In fact, it would seem that the GOP and its Christo-fascist allies are Hell bent to breed violence by utilizing hateful and inflammatory ads which may well result in anti-gay violence. The latest despicable "ad/infomercial" alleges attacks on "traditional" marriage by gays and depicts a nuclear family targeted to be gunned down through the sniper scope of a rifle. Who is behind this hate filled garbage? A "pro-family" group from Georgia called 'Campaign Secrets.' Here are some highlights from Towleroad:

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A "pro-family" group from Georgia called 'Campaign Secrets' has created an ad/infomercial alleging attacks on "traditional" marriage by gays which depicts a nuclear family targeted to be gunned down through the sniper scope of a rifle. The ad says, "Marriage began in the heart of God, and he designed it perfectly. For one man, and one woman, a husband, a wife, a family. The building block of every community, very culture, every race, every nation."

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The ad is directed at West Virginians, to let them know that marriage is not clearly defined in their constitution, and is linked to the site www.wvformarriage.com. The move comes as religious conservatives plan a push in the West Virginia legislature for a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage.

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While the site's owner is not apparent from its pages, the contact listed on its domain registration is CampaignSecrets.com, a Georgia firm that bills itself as 'focused exclusively on electing Republicans to local office.' Officials with the company did not respond to requests for comment Friday. Asked whether the Family Policy Council was involved with the new Web campaign, council President Jeremy Dys said he was aware of it. 'I know who they are and I've been in contact with them,' Dys said during a Friday phone interview. . . . Dys later said his group controlled the site, and said he contracted with the GOP-aligned company for the necessary Web-hosting services because of its affordable rates."

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These people are not Christian and one has to ponder how anyone can become so warped and willing to disseminate hatred toward those they don't even know. I continue to believe that these types of individuals are a scourge on our country and a threat to freedom of religion and the physical safety of citizens. They truly sicken me.