We are sadly reminded that homophobia is alive and well. Nevermind what his religious background was, or even if his hatred came without any so-called religious imperative. Whatever our motivations may be, we choose to hate, to fear. It is up to us as caring, sentient people to confront homophobia whenever and wherever we see or hear it. Homopobia is a disease. The vaccination is our vigilence. Whether it is a religious figure, candidate for office, a pundit, a "conversion therapist," or a spokesperson for some organization that calls gays "evil" on any level. We must vaccinate them by outing them as nothing more than haters. Period. Full stop. Talk becomes action.

Thank you for listening. Be well, everybody.