Regarding Tim Spangler's response [letter April 2] to Rick Hodgson's letter [March 22] on gay rights: Let's remember that we all have rights, even if they are not our personal beliefs.

Freedom is what gives us those rights. If one wants to adhere to the beliefs of the Bible, it is his or her right, just as it's someone's right to not adhere to the Bible. Mr. Spangler writes that "disagreement in an free society is what freedom is all about" and that statement is correct, except he should let Mr. Hodgson live in the freedom Mr. Spangler has without judgment.

We all need to remember that this country was founded on a different belief: Tolerance for all is what will keep us free!

D. Brian Bobbitt

Fresno