#232 Thank you for answering without flaming me, seriously :). I happen to agree with much of what you wrote. That said, however, it still doesn't answer my questions.

Yes, bullying is defined by power. But it is also defined by a lot of other things. Maybe "bullying" wasn't the exact word I should have used. My point was more that why is what Santorum (the person LOL) does any worse than what Dan has done? At this point it smacks of revenge and an extraordinary attempt to humiliate him for his opinions, wrong as they may be, and again I ask you, how is that any different especially when his family is bound to be collateral damage?

And now, his children/innocent family members who have nothing to do with any of this can google their last name and this is what comes up?? - that is just CRUEL!!For sure, many people have grown up with inconvenient last names, myself included. In fact, I spent much of my childhood being teased for it. But does that mean it is okay to deliberately put a child in that position by giving internet ammunition for anyone in the universe with a computer as Dan has done?

I respect your opinion but I'm sorry, you can try to explain it anyway you want, but I think both Santorum and Dan are wrong in their own way and honestly I just don't see how anyone can justify doing to someone else what was done to them because it helps a small minority group or in the name of social justice or whatever one calls it.

Dear Dan,

I'm aware it's a little too late to put the toothpaste back in the tube but I urge you to reconsider your "Santorum" stance.

#1 I would like you to explain how what you're doing is any better/different/more acceptable than what he's doing. What makes his behavior bullying while yours is not? You want people to accept you and your fellow LGBTs yet when someone doesn't this is what happens? Admittedly, there is a terrible mean-spritedness to his lack of tolerance but at this point your behavior has stooped to his level too. I think in some ways it's even worse because he doesn't put himself out there as a cheerleader for tolerance like you do.

#2 This man has a family including school-age children. Do you not think at some point they are going to pay the price for your "Santorum" definition? And probably, unfortunately, in the form of bullying? The very behavior you purport to be attempting to put an end to?

Mr. Santorum is a disgrace to humankind and for that he should be called on the carpet. But for the reasons above, I wish you had found a better way to do it. I used to hold you in such high regard and with deep admiration but unfortunately I'm finding it more difficult to do so and it pains me.

Many of your devoted fans such as I have written to you about this. It's high time you addressed our concerns.

Thank you,
Donna