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Christian Civic League seeks to 'out' gay lawmakers
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Posted on 03/10/2004 6:19:39 AM PST by chance33_98
Christian Civic League seeks to 'out' gay lawmakers
The Christian Civic League of Maine is asking supporters for information about the sexual orientation of legislators and other political leaders so it can post the information on its Internet site.
In his daily newsletter that is posted on the league's Web site, Executive Director Michael Heath asked league members to -- quote -- "E-mail us tips, rumors, speculation and facts."
Heath said he will write about political leaders' sexual orientation because it is of "fundamental importance" in the debate over issues involving sexuality. But Heath's intentions have drawn outrage from critics.
Betsy Smith of the Maine Lesbian Gay Political Alliance said the league is trying to force gays and lesbians to reveal their sexual orientation whether they want to or not, even though it has no bearing on public policy.
TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: Maine
KEYWORDS: misfire
To: chance33_98
This is sickening. If anyone has any information on the personal lives of the Christian Civic League members, send them to me.
Karma is a bitch.
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posted on
03/10/2004 6:30:38 AM PST
by
Lunatic Fringe
(John F-ing Kerry??? NO... F-ING... WAY!!!)
To: chance33_98
Has no bearing on public policy???
You kidding me? It certainly does!
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posted on
03/10/2004 6:41:48 AM PST
by
Adder
To: chance33_98
God help them if they make a mistake.
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posted on
03/10/2004 6:42:40 AM PST
by
Catspaw
To: chance33_98
FRANKLY...this is stupid.....I want to know LESS about "who" is "gay"....not more.
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posted on
03/10/2004 6:51:31 AM PST
by
goodnesswins
(The Democrat "Funeral" is on.....dum..dum..di...dum.)
To: chance33_98
How is this different than requiring any other legislator to disclose a particular financial interest he may have in adopting or amending legislation?
Homosexual legislators have a significant personal interest in changing marriage laws; full disclosure of personal interest in this case requires forcing them out of the closet, if necessary.
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posted on
03/10/2004 6:51:33 AM PST
by
Loyalist
(Tony Clement for Leader: Conservative Party of Canada!)
To: chance33_98
Given the ebb and flow of political tides and taking a long view of history, it is probably not such a bad idea to get all of these folks "outed."
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posted on
03/10/2004 6:54:46 AM PST
by
kimoajax
To: chance33_98
More info from the website....
Cleaning out the closet -- Part 2
In Friday's Issues Summary I wrote a segment entitled "Cleaning out the closet." Observing that we live in a sex saturated culture I suggested that the "sexual orientation" of our leaders in the State House is important.
Allow me to offer the following observations about that segment.
1. "Sexual orientation" is obviously important to some people. I don't, however, care about people's sex lives. I care about how the "sexual orientation" -- and thinking about "sexual orientation" -- of leaders relates to public policy. We are, for goodness sakes, preparing to define out of existence (as we have known it for millenia) the institution of marriage. A matter of this significance requires a thorough and thoughtful analysis, a consideration of a public servant's "sexual orientation," no matter what it is. I would argue that this is important, especially in the context of homosexual agenda advocacy.
2. We are not going to print rumours.
3. I wish no harm upon anyone in Maine. Contrary to popular opinion in some quarters, I am not a "hater" or a "homophobe."
4. It is interesting that homosexuality can be the moral good that it obviously is to so many, and at the same time strike terror into their hearts as they push for public acceptance in a private way. I must admit that this one is hard for me to get my mind around. If the "right" to marriage is so important, then take some risks to defend the basis upon which those "rights" are going to be conferred. And if you are afraid of rednecks then deal with the rednecks. Don't claim that honest and courageous Christianity provides a rationale for hate and violence. I, for one, am not going to serve as your straw man. Christianity is worth defending as it relates to sexual sin, the homosexual agenda, social order and civilization. I will defend it and risk being quoted out of context, or misunderstood.
Stay tuned.
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posted on
03/10/2004 6:55:37 AM PST
by
goodnesswins
(The Democrat "Funeral" is on.....dum..dum..di...dum.)
To: chance33_98
Something a bit weird and obsessional about this effort.
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posted on
03/10/2004 7:20:05 AM PST
by
tcuoohjohn
(Follow The Money)
To: goodnesswins
[ from the website ] I don't, however, care about people's sex lives.
Yeah right.
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posted on
03/10/2004 8:08:07 AM PST
by
lelio
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