Montana Tea Party Leader Axed Over Comments Regarding Hanging of GLBT People

[RetiredTrotskyite]

The president of Montana's Big Sky Tea Party Association has been fired from his leadership position following remarks made online that implied his support for the public hanging of homosexuals.

According to a report from the Helena Independent Record, former Big Sky Tea Party president Tim Ravndal had the following exchange posted on his Facebook profile back in July:

Tim Ravndal: "Marriage is between a man and a woman period! By giving rights to those otherwise would be a violation of the constitution and my own rights"

Keith Baker: "How dare you exercise your First Amendment Rights?"

Dennis Scranton: "I think fruits are decorative. Hang up where they can be seen and appreciated. Call Wyoming for display instructions."

Tim Ravndal: "@Kieth, OOPS I forgot this aint America no more! @Dennis, Where can I get that Wyoming printed instruction manual?"

Dennis Scranton: "Should be able to get info Gazette archives. Maybe even an illustration. Go back a bit over ten years."...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/09/07/montana-tea-party-leader-_n_707171.html#comments

[Ian David]

1. There isn't any money in gay-bashing for the corporations running the teabaggers. n/t

[urgk]

2. I'll say it again. The first amendment doesn't protect anyone's right....

To publicly prove, beyond all doubt, that he or she is unfit for a job...yet remain entitled to keep that job.

Dr. Laura? Vice President Palin? Are you listening?

[tblue37]

3. How does he figure gay marriage to be a violation of HIS

Constitutional rights?