I understand why you say that. He is able and willing to ignore his illiberal religious beliefs. That's good.
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Replying to @BristolBen @HPluckrose
You forget that his beliefs *are* illiberal. Accepting them within LibDems gives ammo to homophobes, who can say:->
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"Even liberals agree with us. They just don't have the courage of their convictions. They are hypocrites" You make the case that this ->
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Replying to @BristolBen @HPluckrose
is not hypocrisy. I get it. I agree. But most people won't and gay people will suffer for it. I cannot accept that.
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I don't think that's supported. Rejecting Farron for wrong think despite his upholding liberal principles much more damaging
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Replying to @HPluckrose @BristolBen
The man who felt Farron couldn't go on was Farron. He made the choice based on his unwillingness to say it's okay to be gay.
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Replying to @dapperfox @BristolBen
No, its not. We're discussing it right now.
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Replying to @HPluckrose @BristolBen
In the sense, as I'm perfectly sure you understood, of it having no practical relevance.
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It won't change anything now, no. We're discussing the ethics of what happened & how & whether it is liberal.
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