Conservatives have received the message

BEVERLY HARTZ | Chehalis • Published December 18, 2012 Modified December 17, 2012

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am perplexed by the picture on the front page of the Dec. 10 Olympian. Since I have never seen photos of heterosexuals kissing on your front page, I wondered for a moment why you believe that two women kissing is a newsworthy event. But then the message was received. Not only have those of us who are conservatives been outvoted and forced to step into a world we disagree with, apparently the liberal agenda requires us to watch. Of course, as always, an audience is crucial.

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