'Sorry to hear about your cancer, but maybe it's the will of God'

Journalist Una Mullally has received an outpouring of support after tweeting homophobic hatemail.

By DailyEdge.ie Tuesday 19 May 2015, 10:07 PM

May 19th 2015, 10:07 PM 60,416 Views 221 Comments

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COLUMNIST WITH THE Irish Times Una Mullally has been a prominent voice for the Yes vote in the upcoming marriage referendum.

She recently wrote a widely-shared personal column about being diagnosed with cancer two months ago, and how she felt embarrassed at stuttering her girlfriend’s name as her next of kin, saying:

I guess it’s hard to accept yourself when your country doesn’t.

Today she posted a letter she received from a reader claiming her cancer was “the will of God”.

The letter went on to say that she should accept that she is homosexual and that “not very pretty”.

Oh, it just gets worse.

More hate mail from No voters today. My cancer is the will of God for campaigning for equality, apparently. pic.twitter.com/yFseggqBUq
— Una Mullally (@UnaMullally) May 19, 2015

Source: Una Mullally/Twitter

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Mullally said it isn’t the worst she’s received.

That's not even the worst letter I've received - there's other stuff I wouldn't even put on Twitter because it's so disgusting.
— Una Mullally (@UnaMullally) May 19, 2015

Source: Una Mullally/Twitter

I don't give a damn if some bigot hates me, but next time a No campaigner talks about being "bullied", this is what I'm putting up with.
— Una Mullally (@UnaMullally) May 19, 2015

Source: Una Mullally/Twitter

For those asking, yes, that person signed their name, but I would never put that online as it would be unfair. Rise above, innit. #VoteYes
— Una Mullally (@UnaMullally) May 19, 2015

Source: Una Mullally/Twitter

I'm sure the person who wrote that letter will vote on Friday. And that's why you need to. Make sure everyone you know does too. #VoteYes
— Una Mullally (@UnaMullally) May 19, 2015

Source: Una Mullally/Twitter

Twitter was quick to jump to her defence.

@UnaMullally I feel physically ill. You have us all behind you Una, ignore the cretins. They're getting desperate. We can do this.
— Leanne Woodfull (@LeanneWoodfull) May 19, 2015

Source: Leanne Woodfull/Twitter

@UnaMullally I didn't think this level existed. Deeply saddened & shocked by this. Sorry you've to deal with this Una. Mind yourself.
— Sinead McPhillips (@Sinead_McP) May 19, 2015

Source: Sinead McPhillips/Twitter

This. I have no words except Una, I'm sorry you had to receive this from this subhuman. https://t.co/vnlk5kQ4up
— Nessy (@nessymon) May 19, 2015

Source: Nessy/Twitter

YES or NO this is shameful Bizarrely this person gets a say in whether Gay people will be treated equally in society https://t.co/YgtFzQEHj9
— Jim Sheridan (@Jim_Sheridan) May 19, 2015

Source: Jim Sheridan/Twitter

Maybe this is Closer to what majority think Una. @UnaMullally ohh the trolls the trolls lol pic.twitter.com/lfnbmcFNDQ
— Alan Mc Menamin (@AlanMcMenamin) May 19, 2015

Source: Alan Mc Menamin/Twitter

Written by Nicola Byrne and originally published on DailyEdge.ie.

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'Sorry to hear about your cancer, but maybe it's the will of God'