First Rush, then Coulter, and Now Glenn Beck ... What’s Happening?

Life Site News ^ | NEW YORK, August 12, 2010 | Commentary by John-Henry Westen

[GonzoII]

Friday August 13, 2010

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First Rush, then Coulter, and Now Glenn Beck ... What’s Happening?

Commentary by John-Henry Westen

NEW YORK, August 12, 2010 (LifeSiteNews.com) - Appearing on The O’Reilly Factor yesterday, famed conservative Fox News host Glenn Beck may have shocked many Americans by noting that he was not very concerned about homosexual 'marriage.'

O’Reilly asked Beck, “Do you believe that gay marriage is a threat to the country in any way?” Beck replied, “No, I don't,” adding sarcastically, “Will the gays come and get us?” 

After being pressed again on the question, Beck said, “I believe -- I believe what Thomas Jefferson said. If it neither breaks my leg nor picks my pocket, what difference is it to me?”  Showing his own surprise, O’Reilly remarked, “Okay, so you don't. That's interesting. Because I don't think a lot of people understand that about you.”

The Glenn Beck revelation comes on the heels of two other startling announcements by conservative celebrity pundits in the last couple of weeks.  Earlier this week it was announced that conservative pundit Ann Coulter would headline a fundraiser for the homosexual activist group within the Republican Party, GOProud.  And on July 29, although his position had been revealed before, talk radio host Rush Limbaugh again came out in favor of homosexual civil unions, while being opposed to same-sex ‘marriage.’

To be fair, it must be pointed out that Beck said he was looking at the ‘big picture’ and promoting faith, the answer to all such things.  Moreover, he added that he was okay with gay ‘marriage’ with a caveat.  “As long as we are not going down the road of Canada, where it now is a problem for churches to have free speech. If they can still say, hey, we oppose it,” he said.

But even to have suggested, as strongly as he did, that he was not opposed to gay ‘marriage’ is detrimental and demonstrates a ‘small picture’ approach.

Beck seems like a good guy. He’s thoughtful.  He’s right on many matters in the culture war.  For instance, when O’Reilly followed up and asked if Beck thought abortion threatened the United States, Beck replied dramatically in the affirmative.  “Abortion is killing, it’s killing, you’re killing someone,” he said.

So I thought it’d be worth it to calmly and persuasively share concerns with Beck on his approach.  He may not read my email, but I’m sure if enough pro-family folks were to get the message to him, he’d reconsider his outlook.

Here’s Beck’s email:

And here’s the gist of what I wrote:

Laws teach people what is right and wrong and thus homosexual acts will implicitly be given the stamp of approval where such legal recognition is granted.  The young will be given the false impression that this behavior is safe and acceptable, or even good.

Society has a duty to legally recognize and support married couples since they are, through procreation, the source for the continuation of human life and thus society itself.  Homosexual couples cannot properly procreate and thus have no such claim to societal recognition.

The question is not so much about marriage, but about homosexual acts.  The acts are harmful to the individuals who engage in them. They are harmful physically, emotionally and spiritually. 

With regard to persons engaged in such behavior or identifying with it, there must never be unjust discrimination.  All gay bashing, name-calling and the like should be condemned.  However, there must be discrimination on this front, a just discrimination, to preserve societal recognition for marriage between one man and one woman. 

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[stephenjohnbanker]

” Somewhere, around the edges, I pick up something on this guy that I just don’t like. It bothers me a bit because he seems to be on my side. “

Thanks, TB....at least I know I’m not alone ;-)

[loboinok]

mark

[vox_freedom]

Hey there, you're a troll.

[metmom]

Yippee!!!

Keep me posted.....

[RatsDawg]

“talk radio host Rush Limbaugh again came out in favor of homosexual civil unions, while being opposed to same-sex ‘marriage.’”

Ummm George W. Bush came out for same sex civil unions in 2004 as well...don’t you all remember that?

[metmom]

You need to alert 50mm when you find one.

[TheOldLady]

IATZ! Oh joy.

Here's a ZOT sandwich on toasted ZOT:

[stephenjohnbanker]

When I realized that Fox News was 100% in bed with John McCain, I pretty much wrote them off. They only show I watch there is Megyn Kelly, as thus far, she has not sold out.

[vox_freedom]

I am absolutely indifferent to gay marriage and don't understand the vehement opposition.

Indifferent to sodomy, an agenda that attempts to ruin families and willing to support absolutely disgusting public behavior, polluting society and its norms, while destroying innocence?

Really, nothing wrong with it, and you're "indifferent?" Really?

[stephenjohnbanker]

You are the top “Zotist” at Free Republic ;-)

[Irish Eyes]

I have seen some of those skies in AZ. Expect to see the same thing again IF McCain wins on the 24th

[stephenjohnbanker]

Looking at those pictures, I am of the belief that we should give them a few Islands, and let them disease themselves into extinction. Yeah yeah, I know.....equal rights....I frankly don’t care about their rights, and they sure as hell don’t care about ours either.

[listenhillary]

I think laws against sodomy are perfectly Constitutional and should never have been struck down by black robed idiots on the SCOTUS.

What should the punishment be?

[Outlaw Woman]

Thank you DJ...I was just viewing the Folsom event that was posted. Very disturbing and really, I can’t see us reversing course at this stage. The proverbial can of worms has been opened. That piece is from 2007...I can’t imagine how much more depraved its gotten since then.

[Tramonto]

Rush, Coulter and Beck supported Romney. Any one who supported Romney is not a conservative. Rush is a liar and a phony. It won’t be long before he heads to California to get married.

[Mariner]

No, I don't think it's normal.

I don't think A LOT of things are normal that I would not outlaw.

[Mariner]

Yes, I'm really indifferent.

The issues you cite have to do with social and legal tolerance of gay "expression", not gay marriage.

And, while I find it disgusting, I don't know how we remain a free society if we can outlaw it.

[Darksheare]

Thanks, it was rather an odd exchange with that now zotted troll.

[Darksheare]

Was told yesterday homosexual marriage was a good clean conservative value, today I was told that I’m oppressing homosexuals by not letting them marry.
*sigh*
Some of the posters that said those things were rather adamant about NOT looking at the link I provided.

[DJ MacWoW]

I don't think A LOT of things are normal that I would not outlaw.

No one is talking about outlawing it. We are saying to hold the line and NOT give them special rights based on deviant behavior.