The RNC platform: sorry LCRs, the homophobia is alive and well

[Natasha]

The RNC platform: sorry LCRs, the homophobia is alive and well

http://www.pamshouseblend.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=6783
Pam Spaulding
9/2/2008

I have a copy of the entire Republican platform (PDF), adopted on the first day of the convention. It has a preamble that includes this heartfelt statement on commitment to country and individual freedom:

We offer it to our fellow Americans in the assurance that our Republican ideals are those that unify our country: Courage in the face of foreign foes. An optimistic patriotism, driven by a passion for freedom. Devotion to the inherent dignity and rights of every person. Faith in the virtues of self-reliance, civic commitment, and concern for one another. Distrust of people's lives.