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We all seem to have forgotten that the Nazis persecuted them [gays] as well as Jews. For that reason alone, we should support them. Once a country starts persecuting a minority, history has proven that time and time again that Jews are next in line for persecution. Yes, the Jews can be persecuted even in Israel.
Israel touts itself as "the only democracy in the Middle East". Well, folks, this is what a democracy is. It is a messy just like the people it represents. Democracy needs to hear from all segments of society and that includes the gays, lesbians, and transgender. A democracy is not only about the wishes of the majority.
It does not matter which minority a society persecutes. It always starts with the easiest target. It then leads to others. Our government was set up to better protect the rights of minorities... that's why it is a republic. It makes it possible to prevent the majority to essentially outlaw a minority.
Cindi