Stephen Colbert vs. the "Gaystapo"

Our favorite fake news blowhard took aim at Referendum 71 this week. In a cutting segment, Stephen Colbert turned the issue on its head:

With the last day to mail in ballots quickly approaching, supporters on both side of the issue are searching for every last vote. A new poll has Ref 71 up 51% among likely registered voters and up 55% among those who have already voted. The Washington Bus, a nonprofit to mobilize young voters, will be knocking on doors this Halloween to canvas for registered voters who haven't yet sent in their ballots and advocating for a "yes" vote on Ref 71. Toby Crittenden, the Washington Bus communications director describes the effort as a "Trick-or-Vote," noting that Halloween is one of the only days of the year when knocking on stranger's doors and asking for something is expected.

If you find yourself face-to-face with a Washington Bus canvasser on Saturday, and don't support Ref 71, you can always take a cue from Mr. Colbert and tell them: "I don't believe it is a choice, I believe you're born thinking gays don't have the right to get married....the gays have no right to out those people." Let's all keep it in the closet this Halloween, folks.