It's unfortunate that this soldiers tale has turned into a conspiracy theory "point-lack of a point" tin foil hat brigade party.....
As a fellow veteran, I honor this young man's service. However, in my opinion, he needs counseling in a positive manner and soon. Any reasonably intelligent person who serves in the military for any respectable period of time should know exactly what this country is capable of.... and what it is not..... A conspiracy of this magnitude can only exist in the minds of loons... and forever there it will stay... Unfettered and unchanged by cold, hard facts and common sense, conspiracy theorists exist and persist only because man is not perfect and no explanation of the events of that day, as chaotic as it was, will ever meet anyone's definition of perfect.... It must be a sad personal world to dwell in, day after day, thinking only that that this most despicable and criminal act was committed by anyone else that the Muslim extremists we know so well.....
The Sun's publishing of this biased, pandering piece confirms their tailspin continuing ever downward, now approaching supermarket tabloid territory.

I guess I come here for amusement... I certainly did not gain anything from reading the whining, pathetic complaints about Schwartz' article. Painfully obvious that few of the first commenters even read the piece, you would at least think that they could post some factual evidence to contradict what this "paid" writer had to say? No, just empty attacks and grandstanding...... Oh, and before I forget, the exchange between jfnance and ksand99 has been comical.... Thanks for the memories... ksand, how many times must you get owned in the same thread before you realize that you really should ask your Dr. to adjust your meds... or at least find a more tranquil place to play.....

Babyboomer, First, I take nothing for granted, that was an improper assumption on your part. I believe in taking responsibility for one's actions and choices and a proactive approach to providing for myself and my family.
I believe properly executed power(s) of attorney(POA) can make many such problems disappear. (before the flames start, I understand POAs can not cure all) If a person has made a life choice that falls outside of what is traditionally accepted then they also must know that what is "taken for granted" in traditional relationships must be handled in other ways. They must take the responsibility to protect themselves and their partner.... And not expect society to do it for them. Did you know that I can't view my wife or adult daughters medical records without their consent? But if I get papers completed ahead of time, it's no problem....

Amazing but expected that proponents of gay marriage are the first to start name calling, playing the "hate" card and deflecting from the original issue.
I do not object to some pro gay web site listing supporters of prop 8... Public info, freely posted in a place where all can see it. Perfect. I think it's a handy place to find businesses that share my views and find folks who may get some of my business.
This isn't just about chromosomes by the way, it's about public, legal recognition of non-traditional marriage. And the belief of some that their rights or privileges are somehow being subverted.... Or that the long standing tradition of marriage somehow doesn't meet their needs due to the CHOICES they've made and they want to change marriage to suit THEIR needs...
ksand99, nice try, but your chromosome theory falls short. It really is much simpler than that....
I think an open, honest debate is exactly what this issue needs. And those that try to limit an open exchange of information and opinions on this topic through name calling, race baiting, hate baiting, etc. can go pack sand and be ignored........ Just because I disagree with you doesn't mean I hate.....

lceres, You and others in this thread are deflecting.
You and I have the same current legal ability to marry a member of the opposite sex. Call that a right or a privilege, no difference, they are the same for both of us (and all other citizens of this country) No one class or subgroup has more rights or privileges than the other. Neither you nor I have the legal right or privilege to marry someone of the same sex. What you are advocating is for one class to have ADDITIONAL rights or privileges granted based on their sexual orientation. The majority of voters in California and Nevada chose not change the law (more correctly in California to overturn a Supreme Court attempting to legislate from the bench.) Like it or not, that is how our system works.

lceres- She has the right to marry someone of the opposite sex. Just as you and I do... No difference.

jumbogirl,
Being together with your partner for 23 years gives your argument no additional merit, just as my marriage of 26 years contributes no weight to mine.
You made a choice to live your lifestyle the way you wanted.. Fine, go ahead and live that way, no one is infringing on your choice. You have the same rights as any other American citizen. However, do not expect anyone to grant you additional rights based on a personal lifestyle choice.

Gay couples have the same rights to marry as anyone else. They are free to marry anyone of the opposite sex, just as straight couples are. What the GBLT community really wants are additional rights the straight community does not have (or want)... And that's the problem...

Oh, and on the subject of the effects of a contributor "outing" list? I expect that it will have an opposite effect in proportion with the numbers in the community who do not support additional rights to allow homosexual marriage. As Macy posted above, many will use the list to see what businesses SUPPORT their views and will more than offset any potential loss in business from disgruntled members of the GBLT community and their supporters.