Even SLC international airport had a protest tonight… I don’t think anyone was detained, and only 100 people showed up, but I’m pretty sure it was more for solidarity than anything. The LDS church released the following statement:
“The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is concerned about the temporal and spiritual welfare of all of God’s children across the earth, with special concern for those who are fleeing physical violence, war and religious persecution. The Church urges all people and governments to cooperate fully in seeking the best solutions to meet human needs and relieve suffering.”
Aaron and I were talking about it and, like he said… how bad do you have to screw up for the extremely conservative and republican Utah to get up in arms? People are unsettled over what’s happened… I have never seen so much divergence of opinion coming out of the woodwork in all my years living here. It’s getting really, really interesting.
I also personally know several people who go to protests and actively campaign for the rights of others and I am so proud of them. I’m slowly learning to get braver…