An Anti-Gay Easter [FR mentioned]

In These Times ^ | March 1, 2006 | By John Ireland

[Jim Robinson]

Whose children will be allowed to participate in the White House’s annual Easter Egg Roll on April 17? Not the sons and daughters of gay parents, if the Christian right gets its way.

In November, when the Family Pride Coalition, a D.C.-based gay rights advocacy group, invited its members to participate in one of the “great traditions of our country” the religious right sprang into action. The Institute on Religion and Democracy, a religious think tank, accused the Family Pride Coalition of trying to “exploit a children’s event for political purposes.” Even the White House has weighed in.

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The Christian right blogosphere is afire, condemning the presence of gay parents on the White House lawn as “nearly terrorist threats from the homo lobby.” One post suggests that “White House psychologists” should be deployed to help the children of gay parents and implies that they are molested in their homes. Another wishes the gays “good luck,” reminding readers that “the Secret Service carries automatic weapons.”

Such posts are, of course, “those of the individual posters” to http://www.FreeRepublic.com, “and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of … its operators.” The site claims 200,000 registered members, known as “Freepers,” and a daily readership of “tens of thousands.” Free Republic, founded in 1996, has been embraced by right-wing social conservatives as the online water cooler for “patriots” who are “biased toward God, country, family, liberty and freedom.”

Or at least liberty and freedom for some. “These lowlife scum should just be mowed down like terrorists,” writes one good Christian.

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[GeorgeW23225]

No, I'm not offended. There was no reason to be. I'm glad you gave me the opportunity to clarify my post.

[humblegunner]

I like the way you play with words and everything turns out okay.

I should have been in the media!

Wrong perspective, I guess.

[lentulusgracchus]

Children are only accessories in their selfish lives anyway.

Good point.

"Children -- the new gay accessory."

[DirtyHarryY2K]

I must have missed the kill the faggots sermon at Sunday school.

I did too! Care to fill us in on what you're talking about?

[festus]

Such posts are, of course, “those of the individual posters” to http://www.FreeRepublic.com, “and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of … its operators.”

Bet me.

[GeorgeW23225]

Unbelievable, isn't it??

There seems to be so much hate in their hearts.......

[festus]

Don't worry I won't rat you out of the closet.

[DirtyHarryY2K]

Wow! By that logic Fred Phelps is the queerest person on the planet. I always knew phelps was a strawman for the homo-nazis. LMAO

[lentulusgracchus]

And most serial killers are white males with genius level IQs, but that doesn't mean all white male geniuses are serial killers.

Astutely observed and reasoned; however, the data are in on homosexual men and molestation, and he just cited them.

[KoRn]

Just for the occasion, my family will be having anti-gay Easter egg hunts and anti-gay Easter baskets left by the anti-gay Easter bunny.

Of course I wonder if the Easter Bunny himself isn't gay. After all, Santa has a wife. I wonder why the Easter Bunny's marital status has always been kept quiet.

[GeorgeW23225]

Well......you know the phrase: If the shoe fits..........

[Rodney King]

So under your logic, there is a good chance that Richard Simmons is straight?

[Paul C. Jesup]

Astutely observed and reasoned;

Thank you.

however, the data are in on homosexual men and molestation, and he just cited them.

And what percentage of those child rapists in that study had previous criminal records?

[lentulusgracchus]

[George, posturing] I just call 'em as I see 'em.

Yeah, like the author of the hitpiece JimRob posted (from the footer):

John Ireland lives with his partner and son in Los Angeles. If they are able to attend the White House Egg Roll in April, they will do so as a family.

[lentulusgracchus]

And what percentage of those child rapists in that study had previous criminal records?

I don't know; is it relevant? Let's ask John.

O Johnnnn....

[Paul C. Jesup]

I don't know; is it relevant? Let's ask John.

Yes, it is relevant for one important reason, anyone with a criminal record is barred from adopting children.

[reg45]

What happened to the love that dare not speak its name?

The name was spoken, too many times.

[GeorgeW23225]

I don't know. You'll have to ask Richard Simmons. Why bring him up? Has he molested any children lately??

I really don't have a problem with gay people. And I have no problem with straight people. I do, however, have a problem with child molesters, regardless of their sexual persuasion.

[lentulusgracchus]

Yes, it is relevant for one important reason, anyone with a criminal record is barred from adopting children.

And this gives you confidence because why, because so many of the ephebophiles and pedophiles have been caught and their cases adjudicated?

I don't think so.