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Jan. 28th, 2011 03:59 pmI'm not always a fan of Johann Hari, but this so spot on that it made me want to cheer. Both in terms of the main theme (discouraging mistreatment of gay students) and the sting right at the end (the criminal idiocy of the anti-vaccination movement).
Senate repeals "Don't Ask, Don't Tall"
Joe Lieberman finally did something right.
I would be prouder if this ban had never existed, but I have to say I am pleased and happy with my government today. While repealing the ban is generally a popular move, it is very unpopular with some very vocal and politically influential people, so this wasn't an easy vote for all of those 65 to make.
I'm disgusted by John McCain's stance. He of all people should know that it doesn't matter a damn what someone's orientation is; all that matters is if they can do the job.
But most of all, I'm so proud of all of those people who wanted, and still want, to serve their county, in many cases risking their lives, when they were in danger every moment of being tossed out on their ear just because they were gay. And the people like Mr Almy, mentioned at the end of the article, who were discharged but still want to go back if they can--that is a bigger sign of patriotism and love of country than all the giant flags and schmaltzy C/W songs ever written, IMO.
Joe Lieberman finally did something right.
I would be prouder if this ban had never existed, but I have to say I am pleased and happy with my government today. While repealing the ban is generally a popular move, it is very unpopular with some very vocal and politically influential people, so this wasn't an easy vote for all of those 65 to make.
I'm disgusted by John McCain's stance. He of all people should know that it doesn't matter a damn what someone's orientation is; all that matters is if they can do the job.
But most of all, I'm so proud of all of those people who wanted, and still want, to serve their county, in many cases risking their lives, when they were in danger every moment of being tossed out on their ear just because they were gay. And the people like Mr Almy, mentioned at the end of the article, who were discharged but still want to go back if they can--that is a bigger sign of patriotism and love of country than all the giant flags and schmaltzy C/W songs ever written, IMO.
both yay and grrr
Oct. 22nd, 2010 09:10 pmI was about to post this as a comment in FB, but then at the last minute I noticed that what FB had shown me was a friend (![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
schizokitty) commenting in the FB of someone she knows, but whom I do not. Rather than going ranty on some stranger's page, I figured it would be more polite for me to post here. ( rantiness follows, click here )
schizokitty) commenting in the FB of someone she knows, but whom I do not. Rather than going ranty on some stranger's page, I figured it would be more polite for me to post here. ( rantiness follows, click here )
Study finds that children of lesbians have fewer behavioral problems
But of course, the study must be flawed, a supporter of "biblical values"* said, because its finding that children don't necessarily need parents of both genders "just defies common sense and reality."
In other words, don't confuse me with science--I already know what the truth is, and it won't stand up to testing...
But of course, the study must be flawed, a supporter of "biblical values"* said, because its finding that children don't necessarily need parents of both genders "just defies common sense and reality."
In other words, don't confuse me with science--I already know what the truth is, and it won't stand up to testing...
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Nov. 19th, 2009 04:06 pmHilarious!
Texas, in attempt to prevent gay marriages, invalidates all straight marriages.
Thanks towolfette for the link!
Texas, in attempt to prevent gay marriages, invalidates all straight marriages.
Thanks to
wolfette for the link!What's the first thing I see in the news this morning? A BBC article about two of the nearest churches to me.
from the BBC
Having been a member of the Falls Church for long enough to see what they were like and leave in disgust, I can say without equivocation that it is a hotbed of hatred, bigotry, and all the things that strike me as most unChristian. I expect that's probably why it's such a popular parish. Hatred and bigotry sell a lot better than love and understanding.
They should feel right at home with Peter Akinola.
from the BBC
Two church congregations in the US are to announce whether they are breaking from the American Episcopal Church amid the continuing row over gay clergy.
The Episcopal Church provoked a crisis among Anglicans worldwide by electing a gay bishop three years ago.
Members of two churches in Virginia have been voting to stay in the current structure or align themselves with the Archbishop of Nigeria, Peter Akinola.
He is a fierce critic of the ordination of gay priests.
The Falls Church and Truro Church are two of the biggest and oldest parishes in the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia.
Indeed George Washington used to be a regular in the pews of the Truro Church.
Now they are at the centre of a dispute over the ordination of gay and lesbian priests that could tear the Anglican Church apart.
Having been a member of the Falls Church for long enough to see what they were like and leave in disgust, I can say without equivocation that it is a hotbed of hatred, bigotry, and all the things that strike me as most unChristian. I expect that's probably why it's such a popular parish. Hatred and bigotry sell a lot better than love and understanding.
They should feel right at home with Peter Akinola.
