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Scott Eckern Releases Statement and Announces Resignation as Artistic Director for California Musical Theatre (flag)
www.marketwatch.com — "I understand that my choice of supporting Proposition 8 has been the cause of many hurt feelings, maybe even betrayal. It was not my intent. I honestly had no idea that this would be the reaction. I chose to act upon my belief that the traditional definition of marriage should be preserved. I ...
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Scott Eckern resigns from California Musical Theatre after protests surrounding his donation to Prop 8
AMERICAblog News| A great nation deserves the truth — Wow. I'm preparing for the religious right and their Mormon financiers to start complaining that this man's resignation is a sign of "religious bigotry." Because, you see, under their view of the world, when they participate in the political process in an effort to subvert civil rights, it's democracy, but when their victims fight back it's "intolerance." So the only way to be tolerant, under their definition, is to sit back and let them impose their religious views on the rest of us by financial fiat. Under this logic, Jewish leaders are being "religious bigots" for ...

Scott Eckern Releases Statement and Announces Resignation as Artistic Director for California Musica
Democratic Underground Latest Breaking News — ... that have been made against me are simply not true. I have now had many conversations with friends and colleagues,and I am deeply saddened thatmy personal beliefs and convictions have offended others. My choice to support the Proposition was personal, and does not represent the views and opinions of California Musical Theatre or the many people associated with the organization. I was required by law to identify my employer and occupation at the time of my donation. Read more: http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/Scott-Eckern-Rele...

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