To maintain that homosexuals shouldn't be allowed the same freedoms as other Americans is absurd. Another great thing about this country is freedom of speech. I've enjoyed the letters written about this issue on both sides. I respect the authors' right to express their opinions. I don't see it as homophobic or negative.
People can believe whatever they want.
If it doesn't affect your life, then you will respect their right to do as they wish. Accordingly, they should not infringe on other people's rights. Gay marriages are NOT and never will be an infringement upon the heterosexual community's rights. This is not what our country was founded for. As for the Daily covering the issues surrounding hate crimes and not the little boy in Arkansas, their reasons are unfortunately very simple.