Peruse the Post-Gazettes Letters to the Editor page this morning, particularly the online edition which features more letters.  After I found the requisite gay bash amidst thousands of angry words, it dawned on me how that was a *good* thing --- deflecting attention from real issues with the homosexual threat ain't working.  People have written thoughtful letters about the war, Medicare, taxes, deficits, lobbyists, Social Security, safety nets and much more.  In Pittsburgh, at least this morning, it appears that what happens in my personal life is not high on the list of issues concerning my neighbors. 

Now for that gay bash. Our old friend Nancy Staible of Zelienople who had written in this past April (I have the link here) to defend marriage on the state level, takes a stab at it once again.  Nancy is not happy with the New Jersey Supreme Court's social experimentation.  She thinks Rick Santorum is the right man on this issue. 

But here's the interesting part.  Nancy makes repeated references to values.  As in multiple values.  But this is about one issue --- gay marriage.  Rick Santorum believes marriage should between a man and a woman and that's his value.  There's nothing more.  Nany doesn't go on to elocute on other related values that influence her vote for Rick Santorum.  So you have a traditional family -- then what?  What about that family's health insurance coverage and access to health care?  Or what about their safety net if Dad loses his job and Mom's been home with the kids?  How about ensuring the kids can afford to go to college one day?  Will programs be available to help them do well in elementary and high school - tutors, books, computers?  Is someone going to help them take care of Grandma as she ages so the kids can grow up knowing her?   And can we keep those kids in school and out of harm's way by avoiding unecessary wars? 

No, here's what Nancy thinks is important:

"I support same-sex unions that would give gay couples all the rights, privileges and protections of marriage," stated Bob Casey Jr. (October 2005, The Philadelphia Jewish Voice).

U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum, who has supported a federal and state amendment to protect marriage, believes in the sanctity of marriage and the sacred vows between one man and one woman.

Which candidate's values will you vote for?

Zelienople and Nancy -- bashing homos one letter at a time.