Posted on 02/09/2011 8:35:02 AM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
There’s a dangerous meme making its way across the Internets: “Does Sarah Palin support gay rights?” thanks to her almost-Libertarian response to gay GOP group GOProud’s attendance at this weekend’s CPAC. The Alaska Dispatch, writing at Huffington Post, reports Palin “told the Christian Broadcasting Network that it was a ‘scheduling conflict’ that prevented her appearance, not GOProud’s presence at the convention. And she went one step further, telling CBN that conference attendees should not so quickly dismiss the opportunity to provide a full spectrum of conservatism. News website POLITICO reports Palin alluded to the controversy that GOProud’s inclusion at the conference had caused for conservatives.”
“‘Should the GOP, should conservatives not reach out to others, not participate in events and forums that… maybe we don’t personally agree with? And I say no… I look at participation in an event like CPAC or any other event in that same vein as the more information that people have the better,’ Palin told CBN.”
But then they write, “Palin has mostly left her support or opposition to gay rights ‘open to interpretation.’ Last month, Palin re-tweeted a gay conservative’s post that was critical of the GOP’s ardent opposition to the repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,’ calling it ‘hypocrisy.’”
And so let’s stop right here and “refudiate” yet another example of journalistic malpractice.
It’s called “Google,” people, and you can use it to do something many journalists evidently have forgotten is in their job description: research.
(Or, you can just spend all your time here at The New Civil Rights Movement, where we do the research so you don’t have to.)
After the whole Palin retweet of Tammy Bruce’s DADT comment fiasco, I did a fair amount of research and wrote, “So, Where DOES Sarah Palin Stand On Gay Rights?” Here are a few highlights:
So, here you go. Sarah Palin’s positions on gay rights:
Sarah Palin is against same-sex marriage:
■Palin has said, “I am pro-life and I believe that marriage should only be between and man and a woman.” (Campaign website, www.palinforgovernor.com, “Issues” Nov 7, 2006) ■“Ms. Palin said she supported Alaska’s decision to amend its Constitution to ban same-sex marriage. But she used her first veto as governor to block a bill that would have prohibited the state from granting health benefits to same-sex partners of public employees.” (New York Times) ■“Here’s what Sarah Palin has to say about same-sex marriage. Palin said she’s not out to judge anyone and has good friends who are gay, but that she supported the 1998 constitutional amendment.” “Elected officials can’t defy the court when it comes to how rights are applied, she said, but she would support a ballot question that would deny benefits to homosexual couples. “I believe that honoring the family structure is that important,” Palin said. She said she doesn’t know if people choose to be gay.” (Anchorage Daily News, viaOnTheIssues) Sarah Palin is against spousal benefits for same-sex couples:
Q: Do you support the Alaska Supreme Court’s ruling that spousal benefits for state employees should be given to same-sex couples?
A: No, I believe spousal benefits are reserved for married citizens as defined in our constitution.
Q: In relationship to families, what are your top three priorities if elected governor?
A: 1. Creating an atmosphere where parents feel welcome to choose the venues of education for their children. 2. Preserving the definition of “marriage” as defined in our constitution. 3. Cracking down on the things that harm family life: gangs, drug use, and infringement of our liberties including attacks on our 2nd Amendment rights. (Eagle Forum 2006 Gubernatorial Candidate Questionnaire Jul 31, 2006)
Sarah Palin is on the record against “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” repeal:
For the record, Palin came out last year against repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” although she suggested her first concern about repeal was the timing — “I don’t think so right now… And I say that because there are other things to be worried about right now with the military. I think that kind of on the back burner, is sufficient for now.”
Perhaps unsurprisingly, Palin is not on the record as for or against ENDA, but given all her other positions, I would bet she’s against that, too.
Bottom line, Sarah Palin is not the blank slate the media assumes. She’s made her positions very clear. She is anti-gay, and is on the record as being so.
yep, but missed your point. Sorry!
How is supporting homosexuals infiltrating CPAC and the conservative movement accomplishing that?
“Equivalent”, huh?
Sarah Palin knew better than the entire Alaska legislature what was “Constitutional” or not? Horse manure. No sale. She could have signed it and let the homos test it in court.
Because the homos have brought the battle to us. If you can show me groups who advocate special status for - - and encourage elementary school children to be supportive of - - greed, avarice, hate, covetousness, murder, and licentiousness, then we can "focus" on those sins and their practitioners, too.
you do know that those small panels of unelected men in black are a CO-EQUAL branch of government right? and that it's main duty is to make sure the other two branches follow the Constitution? Which is why they are not elected so they can be immune from politics and follow the letter of the law irregardless of the winds of which political party is in power.
So you are fine with Obama disregarding the courts ruling that Obamacare is unconstitutional? And him disregarding the courts ruling on offshore drilling? Maybe you like Obama's "guts" to not cede the top of the food-chain to the judges. Damn the Constitution and the rule of law.
You seem determined to misunderstand. Palin is NOT supporting GOProud. She was invited to give the keynote speach at CPAC but declined to do so.
Here's another lesson:
HOW TO ANSWER A QUESTION IF YOU WANT EVERYONE TO KNOW EXACTLY WHERE YOU STAND ON IT:
CBN Question :” Do you think conservative groups should boycott conventions where homosexuals are invited to trot out their homosexual agenda on stage?”
Right Answer: “Some will boycott out of moral principles and that is perfectly acceptable to do. Others may still want to go to convince others of our conservative views; but they must make it absolutely clear that the homosexual agenda is ANTI-CONSERVATIVE and ANTI-FAMILY and that they (conservatives) will not sit and listen to those liberal views getting the spotlight on stage.”
Wrong Answer :”What we ‘shouldn't’do is ‘not’ reach out to homosexuals by ‘not’ participating events where they trot out their homosexual agenda. I hope the double negative keeps some of you from following my answer so I can have a big tent and both sides will like me.”
A Palinista clears it up today: ” Gov. Palin is an attractive candidate and she will attract lesbian and gay support as well. She has advocates in both communities and probably will make every effort to make all voters comfortable with her....”ref #26
Attractive to homosexuals?? Comfortable?? I am glad I don't live on Planet-Palinista.
LMAO! You're a joke, right?
Laugh if you want but that is the reason they are unelected.
Does it work? at times....more so then if they had to run for office.
Then why do so many scoff at the Constitution, and belittle and ignore that outdated old piece of parchment? Why do they consider it a "living document" which is (therefore) essentially meaningless and can be rewritten on a whim based on the chic political correctness of the day?
Which is why they are not elected so they can be immune from politics and follow the letter of the law irregardless of the winds of which political party is in power.
If they are so concerned with the "letter of the law", then why are there so many 5 - 4 decisions?
You go ahead and worship the judges and the courts if you wish. As for me, I will continue to admire elected leaders who follow the "letter of the law" and the Constitution as written and intended by the founders, and who tell the leftist scum whose primary objective is to destroy the Constitution and everything it stands for to go play in the street. And I will continue to piss on elected officials who bow down before the courts like lessers.
FRegards,
LH
And it is why the founders made the other two branches to counter act an out of control supreme court. If they don't like a ruling they can pass an amendment to overrule the court. Which is exactly what Gov Palin told the AK house to do. It's called checks and balances. Two elected branches one unelected but confirmed branch. Each with equal but separate powers to cancel each others over reach.
Is it perfect? No but it has worked pretty good for a couple hundred years. Notice the power of the court has increased as the attempts to pass amendments have decreased?
As far as worshiping judges? I just understand unlike you that the court system is a needed branch in a Republic.
So you should be voting for Obama since he refuses to bow down to the courts. The strong dictator seems to be your preferred leader type...
Well, as much as I do respect Ubama for not automatically caving to judges, I certainly have no intention of ever voting for that communist piece of sh!+. Why would you even make such an idiotic suggestion?
A constitutional conservative would never disrespect the document like that even when it goes against them....
Excellent. Palin needs to hire you for her PR department. At the rate her words are picked apart and distorted, she needs a whole army of PR people.
Yep, and a little more than many here assumed. It's looking like she wants to have her cake AND eat it too.
Here's a course she needs to take :HOW TO ANSWER A QUESTION IF YOU WANT EVERYONE TO KNOW EXACTLY WHERE YOU STAND ON IT:#67
Excuse #??
I lost track......... ;-)
” Attractive to homosexuals?? Comfortable?? I am glad I don’t live on Planet-Palinista. “
Planet Palin....
Home to
1) “registration” amnesty
2) Carbon credits
3)Law Of The Sea Treaty
Hangs head...
Yes, I know.
Shakes lowered head back and forth.
...and carte blanch to the McCain agenda.
Well, she helped get him back to D. C. for another six years. Nothing more to be said IMO.
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