State's Sodomy Law Puts Lesbian's Judgeship In Jeopardy

CNSNews.com ^ | January 22, 2003 | Michael L. Betsch

[traditionalist]

According to Adams, Virginia has invoked its sodomy law in recent years only to prevent homosexuals from adopting children and to discriminate against homosexuals involved in child custody battles.

This illustrates precisely why Sodomy Laws are necessary.

[Havoc]

"It's a law that is used to persecute gays and lesbians, it's an inappropriate use of the state's power in a discriminatory fashion, and it's not just Lambda that thinks so," Adams said.

And wrongful death laws are used to persecute murderers. Traffic laws are used to persecute drivers. Drinking laws are used to persecuted people under 21.... Poor us, having to abide by the law - we're all so persecuted.

[LibFreeUSA]

"How does he know what she does in her home?"

If you see a duck, do you have to see it 'quack' to know it 'quacks'?

[Sparta]

I'm not endorsing the sodomy laws. However, you repeal the law in the legislature, not through non-enforcement.

[Sparta]

We are in complete agreement. I oppose sodomy laws, but I want all laws enforced, especially concerning judges and cops.

[Sparta]

Again, I don't support sodomy laws. I want them and all other laws you and I have to follow enforced on the legal industry especially.

[Sparta]

Again, I don't support sodomy laws. I want them and all other laws you and I have to follow enforced on the legal industry especially.

[Torie]

This lawmaker is probably interested in getting this nutso law that SCOTUS will probably tank shortly repealed. He certainly is acting as if that was his plan. I appreciate his efforts.

[Sparta]

Excellent response.

[Polonius]

So by McDonnell's reasoning, wouldn't any heterosexual who'd committed the same behavior in violation of the law be equally unfit to serve? Does that mean all judges should be vigorously investigated to see if they ever engaged in oral sex?

[Sparta]

The law is not horrible. Homosexual conduct is horrible. Being judged by a pervert is horrible.

How do you propose banning homosexuality genius? How do you plan on enforcing it?

[Torie]

If all laws were strictly enforced, we would descend into chaos. That approach is a blunt instrument frankly. Perhaps it is time to let some common sense intrude. Common sense is the grease that makes it all work.

[Sparta]

I agree.

[Sparta]

Turnabout is fair play in this instance.

[Sparta]

We have to decide what few laws we are going to keep and strictly enforce those few laws equally and to the letter. No mumbo jumbo or technicalities.

[cyborg]

I thought most lesbians don't engage in sodomy but other sexual things more... well as is often talked about by the King of all Media himself. I didn't know lesbians were into sodomy. How would this man know?

I hope he doesn't have any bones in his closet. You know when you start something, you better be able to finish it.

[Torie]

Impracticable, totally. Sometimes it is useful to have laws on the books that are rarely enforced. Sodomy isn't one of them, however. The planet doesn't work on the clean lines you would prefer. Without knowing you at all, I suspect you are a youthful libertarian. Am I right?

[Sparta]

You are right, I'm a libertarian(Registered Republican). Why would you have a law on the books you don't enforce? It just complicates matters.

[Cultural Jihad]

The issue is not one of banning homosexuality, but rather keeping it out of the purview of so-called 'behavioral minorityship.' Certainly rational people would agree that evil behaviors should not become protected by the force of law, as it is now under the Democratic/Greens/Libertarian moral-liberal debacle.

[Torie]

It gives some leverage in the tough cases. Vagrancy laws are a case in point. Leave them alone, unless the nuisance becomes too extreme. Zoning and building codes are another. Leave it alone, unless it becomes too much of a nuisance, and a lot of neighbors complain. I could go on and on. Cars exceeding the speed limit in long lines. Leave it alone if it is safe. The grey muddle has much merit. Trust this relatively old fogie, who was once closer to your point of view.