We like to throw rocks at the people who don't see the world in the way we do.

I don't know why.

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So I get the sense that you fear potential disciplinary action

as a result of this interview.

Is that true?

And if so, where do things stand now with your leaders?

We're aware that that could result from that.

Around after hearing Amy and Jake talk off Maloof after their ex-communication,

actually ended up messaging Jake and getting a lovely response.

I knew that I had to resign.

I no longer wanted to worry about somebody reading comments or anything like that.

I wanted to let that go.

I was also very concerned about the rate of suicide and harm among the LGBTQ community.

And so ethically, I did not want.

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