It's been a tough couple of weeks during an open season on Mormons.

I don't agree with all of the assertions being made in news media editorials and columns, but I think I can agree that the threats, vandalism, shouting and harassment are counterproductive. Here's a sample of editorials, columns and op-ed pieces:

The (Spokane) Spokesman-Review (registration required) wrote in a house editorial to "avoid easy stereotypes" The editorial went on to read:

"Since (Proposition 8's) passage on Nov. 4, opponents have launched rallies across the United States, including one outside Spokane's City Hall on Saturday. For the most part, protesters have behaved well, but anger has been expressed in worrisome ways. Anti-Mormon protests have featured signs saying 'Latter-day Snakes' and 'Mormons' with the second 'm' crossed out."

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