Vallejo Times Herald

“While Davis may have been politically misguided to open up about such a controversial topic, he said nothing that — in context — spewed hatred toward anyone, least of all gays”

SOUNDBITES — “While Davis may have been politically misguided to open up about such a controversial topic, he said nothing that — in context — spewed hatred toward anyone, least of all gays. There was nothing in his interview that suggested anything more than a deep faith, and a hope as a devoted Christian that someone unlike him might change. It would be an unfair stretch, even by Davis’ political rivals, to suggest this was hate speech. While a reasonable person might view with raised eyebrows the quoted statements by an elected official, when put in context they show anything but hate. Even put in context, gays will certainly continue to disagree with Davis that they are sinners who won’t go to heaven, or that they are choosing a lifestyle. That, however, does not excuse the fact that Davis has shown nothing in his tenure as mayor, or life, to suggest he is a divisive officeholder. Quite the contrary. Anyone who’s ever engaged in a religious discussion learns quickly that there are no easy answers, and plenty of disagreements. With this episode, we’ve been reminded of that.” —The Vallejo Times Herald in an editorial, defending the town’s Mayor Osby Davis after his anti-gay comments drew heated protests

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