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Rick Santorum redefining love and support

I often times find it humorous how far right-wing Republicans, like Rick Santorum, will make the claim that progressives are trying to "redefine" marriage. They'll then also claim that, in the Bible, marriage is between one man and one woman. Sure, that's one form of marriage in the Bible, but let's ignore polygamous marriages and marriages where raped women had to marry their rapists. It's funny how many people seem to cherry-pick what they like and agree with in the Bible (according to their own interpretation), yet attempt to ignore the rest as if it didn't exist. As gay marriage grows in support across the country, however, these same die-hard Republicans have had to try and get a little more creative with their intolerance of the LGBT community, and it seems that most times when this occurs, awkward laughter soon follows.

Such was the case when conservative radio show host Hugh Hewitt recently asked former Pennsylvania senator and possible future president of a club called Crazytown - Rick Santorum - whether or not he'd attend a same-sex wedding of a friend, family member, or loved one.

Crazytown's future president responded with this:

"I would not (attend such a wedding). As a person of my faith, that would be something that would be a violation of my faith. I would love them and support them, uh, but I would not participate in that ceremony."

So, while Santorum believes progressives are trying to redefine marriage, it appears as if he's trying to redefine love and support.

Here's how I heard Santorum's comment: "I would not attend a gay wedding. As a person of my faith, that would be something that would be a violation of my faith. I would love them and support them, but I would not show this love and support by attending their wedding, for showing love and support for someone close to you by attending their wedding is a violation of my faith, but I will still continue to love and support them; I just won't ever show that, you know?"

Yeah, that makes a lot of sense. Just imagine what would have happened if the former Pennsylvania senator took this route at his own wedding:

Radio show host: "Would you attend your own wedding?"

Santorum: "I would not. I would love and support my wife, but would not participate in the ceremony."

That would go over well, wouldn't it?

Rick Santorum: Redefining love and support for those he claims are redefining marriage, but whom are simply continuing to further define love.

http://www.mediaite.com/tv/rick-santorum-i-wouldnt-attend-a-loved-ones-gay-wedding/
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