Welcome, Dustin. 
As it turns out, there is support for equality right in Missouri, though I have no idea how near or far this town is from you:
http://www.sevenstraightnights.org/article/67
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Never linger too long with the ignorant,
throw stones at their talk.
Walk only with the lovers,
the mirror of the soul gets rusty when
dipped in muddy water.
-Rumi
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