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Homosexuals Attack Salvation Army with Counterfeit Currency
The Gaywire ^ | 19 NOV 2001 | Marcellus Watts

Posted on 11/19/2001 2:40:14 PM PST by RobertBauman

DONATE QUEER DOLLARS TO PROTEST SALVATION ARMY'S ANTI-GAY VENDETTA

Action Alert: Queer Dollar Campaign Against the Salvation Army Kicks Off Just In Time For The Holidays.

Cleveland - In response to the Salvation Army's recent actions Anti Racist Action of Cleveland announces the "Queer Dollars Campaign." Queer Dollars is a grass root, totally anonymous, non-confrontational way to protest against the Salvation Army's vendetta against Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender people.

"We were looking for an effective way in which individuals could express their disappointment to the Salvation Army for their deference to anti-gay pressure organizations," said ARA spokesperson Marcellus Watts. "We came up with the idea of donating Queer Dollars. We hope the idea catches on all over the country. Anyone who would like to protest can stuff the red kettles everytime they encounter a bell-ringing Salvation Army volunteer. "

Queer Dollars are "as queer as a 3 dollar bill," according to Watts. Printed on only one side, and bearing the number 3 on all four corners, the fake money has a message for the Salvation Army which reads. "When the Salvation Army ends its policy of religious bigotry against Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender people, then, and only then will this be a real dollar bill."

Queer Dollars may be downloaded and printed out at counterfeit dollars.

The Salvation Army recently rescinded their decision to offer health care benefits to domestic partners of its employees, bowing to pressure from anti-gay organizations. In July, the Washington Post reported that the Salvation Army in exchange for the group's support on the Bush administration's faith-based initiative, wanted the administration to shield religious charities that receive federal funds from city and statewide ordinances that protect gays and lesbians from discrimination. Pressure from civil rights groups and members of Congress convinced the White House not to pursue the discriminatory regulation sought by the Salvation Army.

"The Salvation Army has declared war against Gays." Said Watts. "We hope to send them a message loud and clear, that we are not going to continue to donate our money to a bigoted charity that publicly practices divisive and discriminatory policies."

Fighting oppresion through direct action and education, Anti-Racist Action (ARA) is a network of youth based anti-racist groups across the U.S. and 9 other countries dedicated to fighting all forms of racism.

The Cleveland ARA was formed in the summer of 1999 for the purpose of promoting public awareness, confronting discrimination, educating the public, and speaking out about, and building a grass roots movement against hate crimes, racism, sexism, anti-semitism, homophobia, and discrimination against the disabled, the oldest and the youngest in our society. Our basis of unity is "to expose, oppose, and confront racist organizing and the far-right agenda, through education, mass action, and support of broader anti-racist struggles." We work to educate ourself and others about prejudice, discrimination, and hate crimes.


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To: RobertBauman
Homophobia = fear of homosexuals..........I don't fear them........ I think I hate them........not because they are different but because they are so paranoid....in your face all the time!
61 posted on 11/19/2001 4:16:47 PM PST by Doctor Don
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To: Paul Atreides
Not in my wallet, since they are so rare, but I got plenty of two dollar bills :0)
62 posted on 11/19/2001 4:21:58 PM PST by Chad Fairbanks
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To: Paul Atreides
I think it was an attempt to "modernize" our currency along with the Susan Anthony dollar coin; but merchants' cash drawers had no spaces for either so both were tossed underneath and returned to the banks. I tried to put a lot in circulation when they were released and the stores all did the same "quick look and shuffle".
63 posted on 11/19/2001 4:24:28 PM PST by hoosierham
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The Salvation Army should threaten to earmark that "money" in their budget for the help they give to HIV+ gay men.
64 posted on 11/19/2001 4:32:08 PM PST by Senator Pardek
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To: hoosierham
They released some more $2 bills in 1995. The result was similar to 1976. Here's some info from the Bureu of Engraving.


The Series 1976 note features a portrait of Thomas Jefferson painted in the early 1800's by Gilbert Stuart and the back design is a vignette based on an engraved reduction of the painting, "The Signing of the Declaration of Independence," by John Trumbull. The Series 1976 note was printed to celebrate the U.S. Bicentennial.

On September 12, 1996, Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin was presented with a new series $2 bill. The 1995 series notes were printed at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing¹s Western Currency Facility and bear the seal of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. These notes carry the signatures of Secretary of the Treasury Robert Rubin and U.S. Treasurer Mary Ellen Withrow.

Additional Facts

590,720,000 Series 1976 $2 notes were printed. As of February 28, 1999, $1,166,091,458 in $2 notes were in circulation world-wide.

65 posted on 11/19/2001 4:34:15 PM PST by ao98
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To: Publius6961
Something is rotten in Denmark. What is the truth? A hidden AGENDA, perhaps? But I was told that homosexual agenda stuff was a fantasy invented by the homophobic extreme right-- it couldn't be rearing its ugly head on Free Republic----could it?:-o
67 posted on 11/19/2001 4:48:36 PM PST by stands2reason
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To: RobertBauman
Interesting "Bill" - surely Bahny Fwank's mug should grace it, not George's. If somebody used them for a purchase at an "alternative bookstore" or such, what would they get back for change? Fruit Loops?
68 posted on 11/19/2001 4:53:15 PM PST by MarineDad
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To: RobertBauman
Before the Boy Scouts...now the Salvation Army? What in the world???

Why can't they [gays] leave people alone?

70 posted on 11/19/2001 5:21:40 PM PST by The Raven
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To: Some hope remaining.
That was great. Years ago I had a friend who took a bunch of brand new twenties to a friend of his at a print shop and had them glue bonded along one edge to a backing cardboard.

He put this stack in a check wallet, and would pay for things by peeling them off one at a time...

71 posted on 11/19/2001 6:17:53 PM PST by null and void
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To: RobertBauman
The Salvation Army should cull the queer bills and donate them to a Bay Area AIDS prevention campaign (pick one, any one).

Phony money for feckless campaigns. It's a perfect fit.

72 posted on 11/19/2001 6:24:18 PM PST by Kevin Curry
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To: RobertBauman
Unbelievable. I am giving so much more to the Salvation Army this year. I'll also tell my relative and friends.
73 posted on 11/19/2001 6:30:53 PM PST by lara
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To: Fiddlstix
That's a great idea. I'll buy 100 $3bills for $300. I'll call the Richmond Sallie tomorrow. That idea is a keeper. Thanks.
74 posted on 11/19/2001 6:34:21 PM PST by Twodees
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To: Twodees
That's a great idea. I'll buy 100 $3bills for $300. I'll call the Richmond Sallie tomorrow. That idea is a keeper. Thanks.

Thanks for the reply.
That is what I intend to do.
I hope some others will too.
75 posted on 11/19/2001 6:47:26 PM PST by Fiddlstix
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To: FormerLib
"When the Salvation Army ends its policy of religious bigotry against Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender people…

There’s no such thing as bigotry against behavior. Bigotry is intolerance of race, religion or politics. This is just another ploy to shape the minds of the sheeple.

76 posted on 11/19/2001 7:39:22 PM PST by Clint N. Suhks
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To: Fiddlstix; Twodees
BUMP!!
77 posted on 11/20/2001 4:28:42 AM PST by EdReform
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To: EdReform
The American Red Cross is soliciting funds to study this very important issue.
Jerry Falwell says it is the fault of Americans.
Bill Clinton plans to speak on the matter.
Hillary calls news conference.
Major networks plan specials.

Meanwhile, Americans are sending checks to the Salvation Army.

78 posted on 11/20/2001 4:37:32 AM PST by ofMagog
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To: Dakota gal in Seattle
Ditto
79 posted on 11/20/2001 4:47:30 AM PST by philosofy123
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To: Publius6961
I suspect that this bit of Gay propaganda is posted precisely as a way of getting exposure.
Flashing not allowed! LOL
80 posted on 11/20/2001 4:51:57 AM PST by philman_36
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