Mormons facing investigation over Prop. 8


	Mormons facing investigation over Prop. 8

queah

11-30-2008 12:41 PM

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11-30-2008 12:46 PM

ColoradoRight

Keep up the attacks. Anything that you oppose must be destroyed. However, where are your complaints against blacks and hispanics? Just Mormons. Your hate must extend to the entire majority of the state which voted against you. Hate is your love.

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