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by echelon 4466 days ago
Way to generalize an entire group of people there. I can assure you "homosexuals" aren't conspiring to do anything. There is a wide distribution of opinion on Eich; many are pragmatic and support him, others are indifferent, and yet others still want him gone. There are straight people who want to see the man removed from his post as well.

This same story happened back during the peak of the civil rights movement, and I can guarantee you that someone just like you and I had this same exchange. History repeats.

FWIW, I'm pragmatic on Eich. I don't like his behavior, but people change. He's been scalded enough and put under such global scrutiny that I imagine he will not attempt the same prejudicial behavior. He's entirely well-equipped, outside of this issue.