Supreme Court Justice Warns Catholics of Coming Persecution

Spencer Irvine, "Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito Reminds Catholic Audience of Warning of Persecution after Obergefell decision" (Accuracy in Media, March 20, 2017). Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's words:

Perhaps recognizing how its reasoning may be used, the majority attempts, toward the end of its opinion, to reassure those who oppose same-sex marriage that their rights of conscience will be protected. . . . . We will soon see whether this proves to be true. I assume that those who cling to old beliefs will be able to whisper their thoughts in the recesses of their homes, but if they repeat those views in public, they will risk being labeled as bigots and treated as such by governments, employers, and schools.

By imposing its own views on the entire country, the majority facilitates the marginalization of the many Americans who have traditional ideas. Recalling the harsh treatment of gays and lesbians in the past, some may think that turnabout is fair play. But if that sentiment prevails, the Nation will experience bitter and lasting wounds.