LETTER: Let people make own choices
To the editor:
In Monday’s issue of the Statesman I was shocked to read an individual’s opinion concerning gay rights. With such absolute certainty this person opted out of the human community to join the ranks of the bigoted isolationists. Why is it so hard for the religious person to let others make their own choices? Furthermore, I do not understand why anyone would wish to push their beliefs or values on another individual. It is my belief to live and let live and I guess if this paper wants to continue the cycle of hate and bigotry then that is the right of The Statesman, just as it is a right to be gay and have a gay marriage. What harm is the gay community doing to our society other then upsetting people who don’t think it is “right?” I would not tell someone that they are wrong for believing in gold plates, an afterlife, or that coffee is bad for you – that is their choice not mine. It would be very inconsiderate and arrogant of me to expect others to think the way I do. If the sanctity of marriage is so vital, why do we have such a high divorce rate in Utah? Instead of judging others, why not look at ourselves and try to improve who we are and leave others alone. We might not all agree on moral issues, but the biggest “sin” in my mind is not letting others make choices for themselves in love and life.
Joseph Kotynek