Your apathy is disturbing.

Think about it this way, my friend...people look to California as a litmus test for what is coming on the Liberal front. People have accepted that what happens there first generally will spread.

Now, what if we look at Utah as a litmus test for conservatism. You are absolutely correct that they are a religous state with odd customs and a Republican voting record...but in light of what is happening around the country, to our Supreme Court and in our own backyards this should really be a red flag for anyone who is concerned.

And, for the record, the Amish are generally from Pennsylvania. Shakers live in the Midwest...Mormons, or as they are referred to now - those who attend the Church of Later Day Saints - are an extremely powerful entity both econcomically and politically.

People everywhere deserve the same freedoms you so selfishly enjoy - to be persecuted for dancing in a legally sanctioned venue crosses a very important line...it's called the violation of our civil liberties. You should investigate what that means as, well...they're constantly under attack, especially now.

Do you know what's happening to the Supreme Court? Do you know who's making decisions about your body? About who you can marry? About teaching Creationism in Schools? About the war in Iraq and why it's totally insane that Muthda is speaking out? About the Ohio Congresswoman who called him a coward and was BOO'd off the podium - on the Floor of the House?

Are you angry? Are you worried? Are you scared? If you're not, you're obviously not paying attention - or have VASTLY different political views than I do. Peace Love Unity Respect my eye, then.

As to your sweeping generalizations about Mormons in Utah...Just because you don't understand them, don't dismiss them. That's what I'm sure you complain about - people misunderstanding you, then dismissing you. I know I used to. I think we all did.

My thoughts, personally, is that if you're so dismissive of this issue, you'll be dismissive of much much more. Enjoy your freedom now, especially as you cast stones. I myself don't live in a glass house; mine is built with acquired knowledge and experiential learnings.

I think Martin Luther King said it best: "Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity."


Much Love.

Pbear.