How big of a threat do you view conservative Christian activists, such as members of Americans for Truth, to be to the LGBT community?
“In the long term, I think we will come to a situation where they have less of an impact. I think they’re losing steam.”
Jeff Atkins
Musician
“I don’t consider them a threat. If we let them be a threat, then they win. We have our viewpoint. Let them have their own.”
Marc Tuton
Carhop
“I don’t know that it’s a threat. I just think it is annoying, and I’m not even a lesbian.”
Tricia Washington
Hairstylist
“If they were to get total power in Congress, they would obliterate the LGBT community.”
Jeremy Anderson
Cashier
“I think it is degrading, and it makes me feel like organized religions are just very judgmental about gender and sexual orientation.”
Sarah Ramirez
Bookseller
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This article appeared in the Dallas Voice print edition September 7, 2007