Yesterday, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court heard arguments from the queer activist bar challenging the 1913 state law which prevents out-of-staters from marrying in Massachusetts, if that marriage would not be recognized as legal in their home state. For example, a man couldn't marry a girl considered under age in their home state, even if she were of age in Massachusetts. (SJC hears challenge to marriage law, Boston Globe, Oct. 7, 2005)
The "Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders" (GLAD) say this 1913 law is only being applied now to prevent out-of-state homosexual couples from marrying. But "Attorney General Tom Reilly, who says he personally supports same-sex marriage, but must defend the law," says "that Massachusetts is applying it both to gay and straight couples" and that "Massachusetts would infringe on the laws and practices of other states if it ignored their marriage statutes."
Once again, the Boston Globe lies: "The SJC's landmark 2003 decision legalizing same-sex marriage ..." No, it did not "legalize" anything. That is constitutionally impossible. Massachusetts' constitution leaves all matters of marriage in the hands of the legislature and governor. Note that our own Attorney General refers to the sanctity of "laws" and "marriage statutes" in other states. We ask: Where is the Massachusetts marriage law or statute saying sodomy can be the basis for "marriage"?
The Globe writes, "If the SJC struck down the 1913 law, out-of-state same-sex couples who married in Massachusetts might return to their home states and demand marriage rights there." Might? What a joke. That's their whole plan. It's been in the works for many years. How stupid do they think we are?
Obviously, the queer activists around the country want to use the supposedly "legal" homosexual "marriages" performed in Massachusetts as a wedge to challenge every state's laws. Their "equal protection under the law" is being violated, if they can be considered "married" in Massachusetts but in no other state in the country. That is, every other state in the country is WRONG. (Never would it occur to these people that maybe something is wrong with them.)
Empress Margaret has already used the gimmick of issuing a destructive, society-shattering ruling on an historical anniversary (Nov. 18, 2003 was the 50th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education). Maybe she'll pick that date to announce that Massachusetts must allow homosexual "marriages" for couples -- or trios or quartets -- from all over the country. Then they can go back to their home states and create legal chaos.
The Globe predicts a ruling in about four months.
Friday, October 07, 2005
Thursday, October 06, 2005
Mission America Nails It
Our friends at Mission America understand very well where this society is going if we don't say "halt" to the "pansexual" insanity. Here's their comment on a story from the Des Moines Register, about a female toddler who was assaulted in a library. Apparently, the molester had earlier had sex with a man, and then robbed him.
Sex offender accused of robbery (October 6, 2005). "A homeless Des Moines sex offender accused of molesting a toddler in a library restroom robbed a man of $400 last month after the two had sex at a motel, police reports allege."
Mission America writes: "What does this tell us about how we identify sex offenders as homosexual or heterosexual? This guy is all over the map. It's the danger of 'pansexuality.' When unleashed, there are no more neat categories of 'gay' or 'straight.' It's only anarchy and ultimately, violence."
Sex offender accused of robbery (October 6, 2005). "A homeless Des Moines sex offender accused of molesting a toddler in a library restroom robbed a man of $400 last month after the two had sex at a motel, police reports allege."
Mission America writes: "What does this tell us about how we identify sex offenders as homosexual or heterosexual? This guy is all over the map. It's the danger of 'pansexuality.' When unleashed, there are no more neat categories of 'gay' or 'straight.' It's only anarchy and ultimately, violence."
Parents: Say No to Student Surveys
Article 8 Alliance is reporting on a recent Education Committee hearing on a bill which would give parents the right to say "No" to their child’s participation in intrusive, suggestive surveys in our schools. Check out the whole report here: "Parents across the state are fighting for the School Survey Consent Bill (S316)."
The testimony brought out many serious problems with these surveys, including: leading questions; emotional exploration of children's' minds, with unknown effects, or no follow-up if children are upset; questions asked in a moral vacuum; unreliable answers; statistically flawed results which can be put to almost any use.
"Earlier this year, Mark Fisher, a father from Shrewsbury, made national news when his 12-year-old daughter's sixth-grade class was asked in a classroom survey: "Have you ever given or received oral sex?" Mr. Fisher also demanded to see the other questions, and the school refused to comply until great pressure was brought on them by the publicity."
Would you want your child answering these questions from the "Youth Risk Behavior Survey (2005)" ?
10. Which of the following best describes you?
a. Heterosexual (straight)
b. Gay or lesbian
c. Bisexual
d. Not sure
...The next 6 questions ask about deliberately hurting yourself, sad feelings, and attempted suicide. Sometimes people feel so depressed about the future that they may consider attempting suicide, that is, taking some action to end their own life.
29. During the past 12 months, how many times did you hurt or injure yourself on purpose without wanting to die? (For example, by cutting, burning, or bruising yourself on purpose.) [Possible answers: from 0 - 20 times]
30. During the past 12 months, did you ever feel so sad or hopeless almost every day for two weeks or more in a row that you stopped doing some usual activities?
31. During the past 12 months, did you ever seriously consider attempting suicide?
32. During the past 12 months, did you make a plan about how you would attempt suicide?
33. During the past 12 months, how many times did you actually attempt suicide? [Possible answers: 0-6 times]
34. If you attempted suicide during the past 12 months, did any attempt result in an injury, poisoning, or overdose that had to be treated by a doctor or nurse?
...69. Have you ever had sexual intercourse?
70. How old were you when you had sexual intercourse for the first time?
71. During your life, with how many people have you had sexual intercourse?
72. During the past 3 months, with how many people did you have sexual intercourse?
73. During your life, the person(s) with whom you have had sexual contact is (are)…
a. I have not had sexual contact with anyone
b. Female(s)
c. Male(s)
d. Female(s) and male(s)
74. Did you drink alcohol or use drugs before you had sexual intercourse the last time?
75. The last time you had sexual intercourse, did you or your partner use a condom?
76. The last time you had sexual intercourse, what one method did you or your partner use to prevent pregnancy? (Select only one response.)
The testimony brought out many serious problems with these surveys, including: leading questions; emotional exploration of children's' minds, with unknown effects, or no follow-up if children are upset; questions asked in a moral vacuum; unreliable answers; statistically flawed results which can be put to almost any use.
"Earlier this year, Mark Fisher, a father from Shrewsbury, made national news when his 12-year-old daughter's sixth-grade class was asked in a classroom survey: "Have you ever given or received oral sex?" Mr. Fisher also demanded to see the other questions, and the school refused to comply until great pressure was brought on them by the publicity."
Would you want your child answering these questions from the "Youth Risk Behavior Survey (2005)" ?
10. Which of the following best describes you?
a. Heterosexual (straight)
b. Gay or lesbian
c. Bisexual
d. Not sure
...The next 6 questions ask about deliberately hurting yourself, sad feelings, and attempted suicide. Sometimes people feel so depressed about the future that they may consider attempting suicide, that is, taking some action to end their own life.
29. During the past 12 months, how many times did you hurt or injure yourself on purpose without wanting to die? (For example, by cutting, burning, or bruising yourself on purpose.) [Possible answers: from 0 - 20 times]
30. During the past 12 months, did you ever feel so sad or hopeless almost every day for two weeks or more in a row that you stopped doing some usual activities?
31. During the past 12 months, did you ever seriously consider attempting suicide?
32. During the past 12 months, did you make a plan about how you would attempt suicide?
33. During the past 12 months, how many times did you actually attempt suicide? [Possible answers: 0-6 times]
34. If you attempted suicide during the past 12 months, did any attempt result in an injury, poisoning, or overdose that had to be treated by a doctor or nurse?
...69. Have you ever had sexual intercourse?
70. How old were you when you had sexual intercourse for the first time?
71. During your life, with how many people have you had sexual intercourse?
72. During the past 3 months, with how many people did you have sexual intercourse?
73. During your life, the person(s) with whom you have had sexual contact is (are)…
a. I have not had sexual contact with anyone
b. Female(s)
c. Male(s)
d. Female(s) and male(s)
74. Did you drink alcohol or use drugs before you had sexual intercourse the last time?
75. The last time you had sexual intercourse, did you or your partner use a condom?
76. The last time you had sexual intercourse, what one method did you or your partner use to prevent pregnancy? (Select only one response.)
Tuesday, October 04, 2005
Promoting Unhealth at Fenway Community Health
We've written quite a bit about the filth in Bay Windows. This homosexual "newspaper" is available free for you and your children at your neighborhood Stop & Shop, or Shaw's/Star Markets! Some of the worst items tend to appear in the Arts section, or in advertisements.
Some time ago, we reported on the Fenway Community Health Center 's "Tops and Bottoms Wanted" ad for HIV vaccine research. That was bad enough. Now we see this ad (half-page on p. 2 in the Arts section, September 29, 2005):
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Some time ago, we reported on the Fenway Community Health Center 's "Tops and Bottoms Wanted" ad for HIV vaccine research. That was bad enough. Now we see this ad (half-page on p. 2 in the Arts section, September 29, 2005):
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
One more GREAT
reason to have SEX
as if you needed another ...
Fenway Community Health is conducting a
study to help researchers who are developing a rectal
microbicide -- an experimental gel for HIV preven-
tion that works like a lube. But we're not
there yet. To find out what YOU like best in
a lube, we need YOUR input. The lube
used in this phase of the study DOES
NOT offer HIV protection, but this study is
the first step toward new gels that will.
For this study we're seeking men who:
- are 18 years or older
- are currently sexually active
- are HIV-negative
- have been a bottom in the past year
For more information call 617-927-6450
Fenway Community Health
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Of course this reminds us of the poster boy of the queer activist movement here in Massachusetts, State Rep. Carl Sciortino of Somerville. He used to be director of research projects at Fenway Community Health, so is probably quite familiar with this type of research. And before that, he was head of the queer activists at Tufts University, where among other things he ran seminars on anal lubricants and proper use of sex toys.
Let's keep our eye on state funding for Fenway Community Health Center.
Monday, October 03, 2005
Yes, The Sky IS Falling in Massachusetts
There's a nice little article circulating by Alan Sears, "The sky doesn't fall in a day" from TownHall.com. Sears points out that the queer activists have set up a "straw man":
In the arena of political discourse, a “straw man” is often a weak or extreme argument one side in a debate falsely attributes to their opponents. It’s an age-old tactic that presents a nice-sounding argument that is, in reality, easily refuted or “knocked down.” That is the tactic now being used to defend the court-ordered legalization of same-sex “marriage” in Massachusetts last year.
With over 6,000 same-sex couples “wedding” in the Bay State since May 2004, proponents of this change are crying, “See, the sky didn’t fall. The world hasn’t come to an end. And everything is just lovely!”
However, virtually no one in support of authentic marriage ever said that marriage would be destroyed or the country would fall into anarchy the moment same-sex “marriage” in one corner of our nation became a temporary reality.
It's not that we disagree with the basic point of Sears' argument. Major societal disruptions can take decades or longer to manifest. Look at welfare or no-fault divorce. They didn't seem like such big deals in the year or two after they began.
But Sears misses what's happening on the ground here, and really bad things ARE happening. Maybe he should come visit our public places and observe all the same-sex couples brazenly making out, see "gay" men doing it wrapped inside an American flag on our billboards, or pick up filthy homosexual "newspapers" on the freebie shelves in our neighborhood supermarkets and in front of our post offices (where children can get them). All this has greatly accelerated in the last year and a half.
Churches are being picketed by other "ministers" if they dare to say homosexuality is immoral. A website has sprung up to intimidate anyone who signs the new marriage amendment petition. Rowdy, juvenile parties are being held in the State House by queer activists. Trans workshops were held and the vile, pornographic Little Black Book was distributed at a GLSEN conference attended by young teenagers at Brookline High School.
Maybe Sears should talk to Lexington father David Parker about his arrest for daring to object to homosexual "marriages" being presented to his kindergartner as they way things are. "It's legal now; you have to let us tell your children about it, since you won't." School superintendents are violating parental notification law more flagrantly than ever, while pretending to enforce it. Police departments and school board members openly take the sides against Mr. Parker and what he stands for.
We've written about all this over the past year on this blog. Yes, things HAVE changed for the worse.
In the arena of political discourse, a “straw man” is often a weak or extreme argument one side in a debate falsely attributes to their opponents. It’s an age-old tactic that presents a nice-sounding argument that is, in reality, easily refuted or “knocked down.” That is the tactic now being used to defend the court-ordered legalization of same-sex “marriage” in Massachusetts last year.
With over 6,000 same-sex couples “wedding” in the Bay State since May 2004, proponents of this change are crying, “See, the sky didn’t fall. The world hasn’t come to an end. And everything is just lovely!”
However, virtually no one in support of authentic marriage ever said that marriage would be destroyed or the country would fall into anarchy the moment same-sex “marriage” in one corner of our nation became a temporary reality.
It's not that we disagree with the basic point of Sears' argument. Major societal disruptions can take decades or longer to manifest. Look at welfare or no-fault divorce. They didn't seem like such big deals in the year or two after they began.
But Sears misses what's happening on the ground here, and really bad things ARE happening. Maybe he should come visit our public places and observe all the same-sex couples brazenly making out, see "gay" men doing it wrapped inside an American flag on our billboards, or pick up filthy homosexual "newspapers" on the freebie shelves in our neighborhood supermarkets and in front of our post offices (where children can get them). All this has greatly accelerated in the last year and a half.
Churches are being picketed by other "ministers" if they dare to say homosexuality is immoral. A website has sprung up to intimidate anyone who signs the new marriage amendment petition. Rowdy, juvenile parties are being held in the State House by queer activists. Trans workshops were held and the vile, pornographic Little Black Book was distributed at a GLSEN conference attended by young teenagers at Brookline High School.
Maybe Sears should talk to Lexington father David Parker about his arrest for daring to object to homosexual "marriages" being presented to his kindergartner as they way things are. "It's legal now; you have to let us tell your children about it, since you won't." School superintendents are violating parental notification law more flagrantly than ever, while pretending to enforce it. Police departments and school board members openly take the sides against Mr. Parker and what he stands for.
We've written about all this over the past year on this blog. Yes, things HAVE changed for the worse.
Sunday, October 02, 2005
Homosexual Indoctrination an Old Story in Lexington
A friend reminded us of a story by Ed Oliver from five years ago (back when MassNews actually had some good reporting). He covered a meeting of 250 very angry parents at the Bridge School) on October 4, 2000). Swirling about town at the time was the busing and forced march of junior-high students to an "artsy" photo display of "diverse families" ("Love Makes a Family") at the Unitarian church by the Battle Green. And just the previous spring, the Fistgate scandal had awakened parents to the dangers in our schools.
Well, MassResistance was there with friends, leading a demonstration in front of the church on another occastion later that October, when Lexington's guest of honor, Rep. Barney Frank, showed up for their "Respecting Differences" forum (co-sponsored by the Lexington public schools). Needless to say, Frank responded most rudely to our cheerful greeting and outspoken signs:
"Don't Violate Our Parental Rights!"
"Diversity??? or... Thought Control?"
"Mom and Dad Know Best"
"Tolerance, Not Acceptance"
[Rep. Jay] "Kaufman protects Judge Lopez ... Not Our Kids!"
As you read about the Bridge School meeting, "Lexington Parents crowd curriculum meeting", note the typical stonewalling technique used by the school officials: Collect cards with questions from the concerned parents, but only answer the softballs. Excerpts:
Inquiring parents became further alarmed after their children brought home bulletins announcing that the Lexington Schools are co-sponsoring a pro-homosexual seminar called "Respecting Differences," which will be held October 14th and 15th. After that, Superintendent Pat Ruane announced at a September 12th School Committee meeting that the schools would "expand the notion of what diversity is all about" by training teachers to handle questions and issues about gay families.
One parent asked what a teacher would do if a child declared to his classmates that only a mother and father can be a family. What if he said his parents told him it was so. Would the child be told he is wrong, thereby undermining parental teaching? "That is not a thing we could ignore," the parent was told. "The teacher would tell the child there are all types of families.'"
Ruane told the standing room only crowd that the schools are looking at the reality of an increasingly diverse society through the "formal and informal curriculum." She explained that the books, materials and teachers on hand last night were to help them understand the formal curriculum. "There is no mandated curriculum around issues that are sensitive," she said. However, the informal curriculum is "teaching to the moment." She told the crowd that there is a need for teachers to "be on the same page" regarding homosexual issues and they would have to be trained to be a "partner to the community." Ruane commented, "This is new territory."
Helen Cohen, former pastor at the First Parish Unitarian church who now chairs the Lexington School Committee [thought we couldn't "mix church and state"?] played a big role in the indoctrination plans back in 2000 (as she still does):
[Lexington resident Lorraine Fournier] told Ruane that homosexual education went against what she was taught. Fournier wrote that the Superintendent told her, “There is a separation of church and state.”
Massachusetts News showed Fournier’s letter to Ruane and asked if it was true she told Fournier that there is a separation of church and state. Ruane said she did and strongly voiced her opinion again that there is a separation of church and state.
Massachusetts News asked Ruane, “Why then are the Lexington Schools co-sponsoring the ‘Respecting Differences’ activities along with the lead sponsor, Lexington’s Unitarian Church?” Rather than address the obvious double standard, Ruane could only respond with, “That’s how Lexington does things, as a community.”
A further illustration of church-state coordination, besides the professional credits teachers can accrue for participating in the Unitarian-sponsored activity, occurred when the Unitarian pastor, Helen Cohen, wrote an essay which was published right beside Superintendent Ruane’s opinion piece in the Lexington Minuteman on September 28.
Both articles touted the “Respecting Differences” weekend. Pastor Cohen wrote in her article that she thinks homosexuality is natural, has a biological basis and that Jesus was “inclusive.” The Lexington schools are paying to help promote the Unitarian humanist view, while Fournier and other parents say that their religious views are not even tolerated.
Well, MassResistance was there with friends, leading a demonstration in front of the church on another occastion later that October, when Lexington's guest of honor, Rep. Barney Frank, showed up for their "Respecting Differences" forum (co-sponsored by the Lexington public schools). Needless to say, Frank responded most rudely to our cheerful greeting and outspoken signs:
"Don't Violate Our Parental Rights!"
"Diversity??? or... Thought Control?"
"Mom and Dad Know Best"
"Tolerance, Not Acceptance"
[Rep. Jay] "Kaufman protects Judge Lopez ... Not Our Kids!"
As you read about the Bridge School meeting, "Lexington Parents crowd curriculum meeting", note the typical stonewalling technique used by the school officials: Collect cards with questions from the concerned parents, but only answer the softballs. Excerpts:
Inquiring parents became further alarmed after their children brought home bulletins announcing that the Lexington Schools are co-sponsoring a pro-homosexual seminar called "Respecting Differences," which will be held October 14th and 15th. After that, Superintendent Pat Ruane announced at a September 12th School Committee meeting that the schools would "expand the notion of what diversity is all about" by training teachers to handle questions and issues about gay families.
One parent asked what a teacher would do if a child declared to his classmates that only a mother and father can be a family. What if he said his parents told him it was so. Would the child be told he is wrong, thereby undermining parental teaching? "That is not a thing we could ignore," the parent was told. "The teacher would tell the child there are all types of families.'"
Ruane told the standing room only crowd that the schools are looking at the reality of an increasingly diverse society through the "formal and informal curriculum." She explained that the books, materials and teachers on hand last night were to help them understand the formal curriculum. "There is no mandated curriculum around issues that are sensitive," she said. However, the informal curriculum is "teaching to the moment." She told the crowd that there is a need for teachers to "be on the same page" regarding homosexual issues and they would have to be trained to be a "partner to the community." Ruane commented, "This is new territory."
Helen Cohen, former pastor at the First Parish Unitarian church who now chairs the Lexington School Committee [thought we couldn't "mix church and state"?] played a big role in the indoctrination plans back in 2000 (as she still does):
[Lexington resident Lorraine Fournier] told Ruane that homosexual education went against what she was taught. Fournier wrote that the Superintendent told her, “There is a separation of church and state.”
Massachusetts News showed Fournier’s letter to Ruane and asked if it was true she told Fournier that there is a separation of church and state. Ruane said she did and strongly voiced her opinion again that there is a separation of church and state.
Massachusetts News asked Ruane, “Why then are the Lexington Schools co-sponsoring the ‘Respecting Differences’ activities along with the lead sponsor, Lexington’s Unitarian Church?” Rather than address the obvious double standard, Ruane could only respond with, “That’s how Lexington does things, as a community.”
A further illustration of church-state coordination, besides the professional credits teachers can accrue for participating in the Unitarian-sponsored activity, occurred when the Unitarian pastor, Helen Cohen, wrote an essay which was published right beside Superintendent Ruane’s opinion piece in the Lexington Minuteman on September 28.
Both articles touted the “Respecting Differences” weekend. Pastor Cohen wrote in her article that she thinks homosexuality is natural, has a biological basis and that Jesus was “inclusive.” The Lexington schools are paying to help promote the Unitarian humanist view, while Fournier and other parents say that their religious views are not even tolerated.
Saturday, October 01, 2005
The Battle for Maine
You might want to read up on the current battle raging in Maine over the legislature's repeated attempts to write perversion into their laws, over the express wish of the voters. A special vote is coming up on November 8 to repeal a recently enacted bill which purports to protect certain citizens from discrimination. But protecting "sexual orientation and sexual expression" will play out in a very destructive way.
The excerpts below explain what's really at stake. It's also obvious that if the current Maine law stands, sodomitic and lesbian "marriage" will be the next demand of the queer activists. After all, the law says "no discrimination", and "sexual expression" could include the need to be "married".
From the Maine Coalition for Marriage site:
If sexual orientation is added to Maine's legal code it will start the implementation of policies that discriminate against people with traditional views of morality.
Sexual orientation is often taken to mean homosexuality, however, the two words constitute an umbrella term for numerous sexual behaviors. If Maine society rewards homosexual behavior, more young people will experiment and other sexual orientations and abhorrent sexual behaviors will be normalized. Maine society has an obligation to institute policies that promote the health and well-being of its citizens.
One problem in codifying sexual orientation is that unlike sex or race, gender identity, perception or expression has no concrete limits. In effect, this kind of provision in regard to employment eliminates at-will employment. Anyone who is terminated without cause can attribute the termination to gender identity, perception or expression.
Are you willing to sit by while our Legislature and ultra-liberal Governor say that all forms of sexual deviance are welcome everywhere in Maine no matter how bizarre? Are you willing to sit by, while the Boy Scouts are labeled as haters, and cross-dressers, nudists, and pedophiles are praised as heroes? Are you willing to see the words FATHER and HUSBAND written out of the law as hateful and bigoted, as has already happened in Canada?
The hidden agenda is the normalization of homosexuality in the public schools through books such as “Heather has Two Mommies” and “Daddy Has a Roommate”. Every child deserves a healthy and safe environment at school. Sexual deviance has no place in a school system that is already falling way behind in the teaching of basic subjects. The classroom is not a place to experiment with a redefinition of marriage and the family. Under the current law, a pedophile cannot be barred from a job as a public school teacher on the basis of his sexual orientation.
The Christian Civic League of Maine also puts out a daily alert. Wednesday's picks up on a piece by Rich Lowry (editor of National Review) which correctly links radical feminism with the sexual free-for-all we now find ourselves in.
COLUMNIST CLAIMS FEMINISTS HAVE UNLEASHED ‘RAUNCH CULTURE’, by Fritz Spencer
A recent column by Rich Lowry claims that feminism has been one of the principal forces which have “unleashed raunch culture” on our society. Lowry says that feminists have contributed to the vulgarization of our society by insisting that women act like men, thus turning women into mere objects – which is nearly the point the Christian Civic League has been trying to make all along.
The current push for gay rights and same-sex marriage would have been unthinkable in early times, when the sanctity of the home was honored and respected. “Gay rights” and “gay marriage” can only be understood in the context of an ever-worsening climate of sexual permissiveness, which includes a toleration of pornography which would have been unthinkable a generation ago.
If homosexual practices are tolerated, or worse yet, put on a par with marriage, radicals will seek the approval of society for even worse forms of sexual deviance. Many on the left are now advocating that marriage be replaced by legal unions between three or more people, in arrangements called “polyamory” or “polyfidelity.” At a recent speech by Mike Heath at Bowdoin College, one student stood up and identified himself as a “polyamourous socialist.”
If one unwritten, universal law – that is the natural law which prohibits sodomy – can be replaced on the basis of an appeal to “rights” and “equality” why not all other natural laws pertaining to sexual morality? The only possible outcome from the overthrow of all laws pertaining to sexual morality, is the death of the institution of the family.
The excerpts below explain what's really at stake. It's also obvious that if the current Maine law stands, sodomitic and lesbian "marriage" will be the next demand of the queer activists. After all, the law says "no discrimination", and "sexual expression" could include the need to be "married".
From the Maine Coalition for Marriage site:
If sexual orientation is added to Maine's legal code it will start the implementation of policies that discriminate against people with traditional views of morality.
Sexual orientation is often taken to mean homosexuality, however, the two words constitute an umbrella term for numerous sexual behaviors. If Maine society rewards homosexual behavior, more young people will experiment and other sexual orientations and abhorrent sexual behaviors will be normalized. Maine society has an obligation to institute policies that promote the health and well-being of its citizens.
One problem in codifying sexual orientation is that unlike sex or race, gender identity, perception or expression has no concrete limits. In effect, this kind of provision in regard to employment eliminates at-will employment. Anyone who is terminated without cause can attribute the termination to gender identity, perception or expression.
Are you willing to sit by while our Legislature and ultra-liberal Governor say that all forms of sexual deviance are welcome everywhere in Maine no matter how bizarre? Are you willing to sit by, while the Boy Scouts are labeled as haters, and cross-dressers, nudists, and pedophiles are praised as heroes? Are you willing to see the words FATHER and HUSBAND written out of the law as hateful and bigoted, as has already happened in Canada?
The hidden agenda is the normalization of homosexuality in the public schools through books such as “Heather has Two Mommies” and “Daddy Has a Roommate”. Every child deserves a healthy and safe environment at school. Sexual deviance has no place in a school system that is already falling way behind in the teaching of basic subjects. The classroom is not a place to experiment with a redefinition of marriage and the family. Under the current law, a pedophile cannot be barred from a job as a public school teacher on the basis of his sexual orientation.
The Christian Civic League of Maine also puts out a daily alert. Wednesday's picks up on a piece by Rich Lowry (editor of National Review) which correctly links radical feminism with the sexual free-for-all we now find ourselves in.
COLUMNIST CLAIMS FEMINISTS HAVE UNLEASHED ‘RAUNCH CULTURE’, by Fritz Spencer
A recent column by Rich Lowry claims that feminism has been one of the principal forces which have “unleashed raunch culture” on our society. Lowry says that feminists have contributed to the vulgarization of our society by insisting that women act like men, thus turning women into mere objects – which is nearly the point the Christian Civic League has been trying to make all along.
The current push for gay rights and same-sex marriage would have been unthinkable in early times, when the sanctity of the home was honored and respected. “Gay rights” and “gay marriage” can only be understood in the context of an ever-worsening climate of sexual permissiveness, which includes a toleration of pornography which would have been unthinkable a generation ago.
If homosexual practices are tolerated, or worse yet, put on a par with marriage, radicals will seek the approval of society for even worse forms of sexual deviance. Many on the left are now advocating that marriage be replaced by legal unions between three or more people, in arrangements called “polyamory” or “polyfidelity.” At a recent speech by Mike Heath at Bowdoin College, one student stood up and identified himself as a “polyamourous socialist.”
If one unwritten, universal law – that is the natural law which prohibits sodomy – can be replaced on the basis of an appeal to “rights” and “equality” why not all other natural laws pertaining to sexual morality? The only possible outcome from the overthrow of all laws pertaining to sexual morality, is the death of the institution of the family.
Friday, September 30, 2005
Hmm...This Is News?
"Consensus Growing that Homosexuality is at Root of Priest Sexual Abuse Scandal", reports LifeSiteNews. This is not a surprise, but few in the MSM have dealt with this obvious fact. Some excerpts:
September 29: The release of the Grand Jury Report on the sexual abuse of minors by clergy in the Philadelphia Diocese highlights the danger of having homosexuals serving in the ministry, a pro-family group said today.
The American Family Association of Pennsylvania (AFA of PA) reviewed the over 400-page report and found that of the 28 'Selected Case Studies" listed in the report the victims of 23 priests were males ranging in age from 11-18 and the victims of two priests were both male and female. This review also reveals the efforts by media to downplay the overall presence of male victims and concentrate on the three priests whose victims were strictly female and the two that victimized both male and female teens....
Rod Dreher, editor of National Review Online writes: "Dr. Richard Fitzgibbons, an eminent Catholic psychiatrist who has treated scores of victims and priest-perpetrators, says 90% of his patients were either teen male victims or priests, or priests who abused teen boys." Because the victims are teenagers, this shows that the issue is not one of pedophilia as much as it is one of homosexuality.
Father Donald Cozzens, an author, psychologist, and Catholic seminary president says that there is such a high percentage of gay priests in the church that he is concerned that "the priesthood is or is becoming a gay profession."
A 2004 survey by John Jay College of Criminal Justice found that, of 10,667 individuals abused by priests between 1950 and 2002, 81 percent were male.
September 29: The release of the Grand Jury Report on the sexual abuse of minors by clergy in the Philadelphia Diocese highlights the danger of having homosexuals serving in the ministry, a pro-family group said today.
The American Family Association of Pennsylvania (AFA of PA) reviewed the over 400-page report and found that of the 28 'Selected Case Studies" listed in the report the victims of 23 priests were males ranging in age from 11-18 and the victims of two priests were both male and female. This review also reveals the efforts by media to downplay the overall presence of male victims and concentrate on the three priests whose victims were strictly female and the two that victimized both male and female teens....
Rod Dreher, editor of National Review Online writes: "Dr. Richard Fitzgibbons, an eminent Catholic psychiatrist who has treated scores of victims and priest-perpetrators, says 90% of his patients were either teen male victims or priests, or priests who abused teen boys." Because the victims are teenagers, this shows that the issue is not one of pedophilia as much as it is one of homosexuality.
Father Donald Cozzens, an author, psychologist, and Catholic seminary president says that there is such a high percentage of gay priests in the church that he is concerned that "the priesthood is or is becoming a gay profession."
A 2004 survey by John Jay College of Criminal Justice found that, of 10,667 individuals abused by priests between 1950 and 2002, 81 percent were male.
Thursday, September 29, 2005
Dangers of "Hate Crimes" Legislation
Robert Knight of Concerned Women for America has written the best summary of the dangers of the so-called "hate crimes legislation" we've seen. It is clear that such legislation is only intended as a tool for silencing all opposition to the homosexual agenda. Too bad so many of our Congressmen are clueless. Excerpts:
"Hate crime" laws pose a danger to civil liberties in three ways:
They pave the way for suppression of the freedoms of speech, association and religion.
They violate the concept of equal protection under the law.
They introduce the un-American concept of "thought crime," in which someone's actions are "more" illegal based on their thoughts or beliefs....
A grandmother walking down the street should have at least as much protection under the law as someone who is leaving a "gay" bar. But under "hate crimes" laws that include "sexual orientation," the same assault would be punished with greater penalties if the victim were perceived as homosexual.
There is no evidence that victims of "hate crimes" are receiving any less protection than victims of other crimes. To suggest otherwise insults the men and women of the nation's law enforcement community.
Homosexual activists often exaggerate the incidence of "hate crimes," which make up less than 1 percent of all crimes. Over the past several years, even with more law enforcement agencies reporting, the number of "hate crimes" based on "sexual orientation" has dropped....
Liberal activists increasingly invoke such phrases as "hostile speech" and a "climate of violence" to describe pro-family opinion on homosexual issues. The net effect is to reclassify legitimate opinion and free speech as "hate speech" that can be censored....
As the definition of "hate crimes" expands, practitioners of traditional religion and those who support policies favoring the traditional family increasingly will face legal sanctions.... Will recognition of marriage someday be a "hate crime" in America? Yes, if "hate crime" laws continue to be enacted by well-meaning but misinformed legislators.
Read more...
"Hate crime" laws pose a danger to civil liberties in three ways:
They pave the way for suppression of the freedoms of speech, association and religion.
They violate the concept of equal protection under the law.
They introduce the un-American concept of "thought crime," in which someone's actions are "more" illegal based on their thoughts or beliefs....
A grandmother walking down the street should have at least as much protection under the law as someone who is leaving a "gay" bar. But under "hate crimes" laws that include "sexual orientation," the same assault would be punished with greater penalties if the victim were perceived as homosexual.
There is no evidence that victims of "hate crimes" are receiving any less protection than victims of other crimes. To suggest otherwise insults the men and women of the nation's law enforcement community.
Homosexual activists often exaggerate the incidence of "hate crimes," which make up less than 1 percent of all crimes. Over the past several years, even with more law enforcement agencies reporting, the number of "hate crimes" based on "sexual orientation" has dropped....
Liberal activists increasingly invoke such phrases as "hostile speech" and a "climate of violence" to describe pro-family opinion on homosexual issues. The net effect is to reclassify legitimate opinion and free speech as "hate speech" that can be censored....
As the definition of "hate crimes" expands, practitioners of traditional religion and those who support policies favoring the traditional family increasingly will face legal sanctions.... Will recognition of marriage someday be a "hate crime" in America? Yes, if "hate crime" laws continue to be enacted by well-meaning but misinformed legislators.
Read more...
Two Daddies, One Baby, No Mommy!
Our friend John has alerted us to the latest unnatural buzz in the LBGTQIP "parenting" community. Surely the spawn of the genetic-engineering experimenters of the ugly past (you know who we mean), queer activists and their mad scientist allies think that two daddies can now make their own baby -- without the contamination of a woman's DNA. And two mommies who just hate the thought of a man defiling them can now imagine a baby unpolluted by male cooties.
John asks why the Massachusetts homosexual "marriage" justices ignored the issue of same-sex couples' procreation "rights". For more, see his website, eggandsperm.org, "dedicated to enacting the proposal by the President's Council on Bioethics that Congress should "prohibit attempts to conceive a child by any means other than the union of egg and sperm."
Here are excerpts from this disturbing article, "Science’s Hope of Two Genetic Dads: Stem cell research could soon enable both partners in gay, lesbian couples to pitch in," in Gay City News (Sept. 8-14, 2005):
Gay and lesbian couples may one day be able to have children that share both of their genetic make up. On June 20, at the annual conference of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) in Copenhagen, scientists announced a development in stem cell research that could allow gay couples to have children that share both of their genetic make-up, instead of just one partner sharing a genetic link.
Researchers discovered that they could develop primordial germ cells (PGC) from embryonic stem cells. Stem cells are the master cells of the body, appearing when embryos are just a few days old and developing into every type of cell and tissue in the body, including sperm and eggs.
PCGs [thought it was PGC?] are present during the fetal stage and then develop into either sperm or eggs. By gaining the ability to engineer changes in the PCGs [sic], scientists could develop an egg from the PCGs [sic] of a man wishing to pair his genetic material with his partner’s sperm. Similarly, a woman’s PCG [sic] could be developed into sperm cells that could be used to fertilize her partner’s eggs. In either case, a unique embryo could then naturally form with the genetics of both same-sex partners.
The technique, announced at ESHRE in June, was discovered by scientists at the University of Sheffield in England. However, research on this is being done all over the world.
John asks why the Massachusetts homosexual "marriage" justices ignored the issue of same-sex couples' procreation "rights". For more, see his website, eggandsperm.org, "dedicated to enacting the proposal by the President's Council on Bioethics that Congress should "prohibit attempts to conceive a child by any means other than the union of egg and sperm."
Here are excerpts from this disturbing article, "Science’s Hope of Two Genetic Dads: Stem cell research could soon enable both partners in gay, lesbian couples to pitch in," in Gay City News (Sept. 8-14, 2005):
Gay and lesbian couples may one day be able to have children that share both of their genetic make up. On June 20, at the annual conference of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) in Copenhagen, scientists announced a development in stem cell research that could allow gay couples to have children that share both of their genetic make-up, instead of just one partner sharing a genetic link.
Researchers discovered that they could develop primordial germ cells (PGC) from embryonic stem cells. Stem cells are the master cells of the body, appearing when embryos are just a few days old and developing into every type of cell and tissue in the body, including sperm and eggs.
PCGs [thought it was PGC?] are present during the fetal stage and then develop into either sperm or eggs. By gaining the ability to engineer changes in the PCGs [sic], scientists could develop an egg from the PCGs [sic] of a man wishing to pair his genetic material with his partner’s sperm. Similarly, a woman’s PCG [sic] could be developed into sperm cells that could be used to fertilize her partner’s eggs. In either case, a unique embryo could then naturally form with the genetics of both same-sex partners.
The technique, announced at ESHRE in June, was discovered by scientists at the University of Sheffield in England. However, research on this is being done all over the world.
Wednesday, September 28, 2005
"Human Rights Campaign" in Boston
The so-called "Human Rights Campaign" is busy in Boston! Tonight there's a Harvard-sponsored forum at the Kennedy School: "Being Young & Gay in America". Well, we know Harvard abandoned critical thinking decades ago, so we're not surprised to see this.
And a gala, festive event not to be missed is the 24th annual (yes, they got quite a head start on us!) "Human Rights Campaign" fundraiser dinner. You can go for only $200 a plate! (The circles we travel in only charge $30-$50 a plat. Shows how well-off this repressed minority really is...)
The dinner's theme is "Leading the way: Ensuring that Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender [what happened to Questioning, Intersex, and Polyamorous?? -- dare we charge discrimination, or at the least, insensitivity?] Americans can be open, honest, and safe at home, at work, and in the community."
"...the largest annual LGBT event in New England is a night to remember. Your support is critical - especially in the historic and challenging times we find ourselves in these days." Marty Rouse, Campaign Director of MassEquality, is receiving a special award for knowing how to throw really great parties in the State House.
Corporate sponsors of the dinner include:
Accenture, Corners, Cingular, Comcast, CVS Pharmacy, Ernst & Young, Evergreen Investments, Gillette, Kimpton Hotels, Mellon New England, Pride Mortgage, Saab Nashua North, SBC Communications, Staples, Verizon.
And a gala, festive event not to be missed is the 24th annual (yes, they got quite a head start on us!) "Human Rights Campaign" fundraiser dinner. You can go for only $200 a plate! (The circles we travel in only charge $30-$50 a plat. Shows how well-off this repressed minority really is...)
The dinner's theme is "Leading the way: Ensuring that Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender [what happened to Questioning, Intersex, and Polyamorous?? -- dare we charge discrimination, or at the least, insensitivity?] Americans can be open, honest, and safe at home, at work, and in the community."
"...the largest annual LGBT event in New England is a night to remember. Your support is critical - especially in the historic and challenging times we find ourselves in these days." Marty Rouse, Campaign Director of MassEquality, is receiving a special award for knowing how to throw really great parties in the State House.
Corporate sponsors of the dinner include:
Accenture, Corners, Cingular, Comcast, CVS Pharmacy, Ernst & Young, Evergreen Investments, Gillette, Kimpton Hotels, Mellon New England, Pride Mortgage, Saab Nashua North, SBC Communications, Staples, Verizon.
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Oregon Marriage Amendment Challenged in Courts
Why anyone would still think that marriage amendments will halt the assault on traditional marriage is beyond us. Focus on the Family's Citizen Link (and AP) reported yesterday that queer activists are bringing a court challenge to Oregon's voter-approved amendment to their state constitution (which defined marriage as between one man and one woman):
Oregon Court Considers Gay Marriage
The issue of Oregon's law banning same-sex marriage went to court today, as homosexual advocates challenged the law, The Associated Press reported.
Marion County Circuit Judge Joseph Guimond was to hear arguments that the state's voter-approved constitutional amendment defining marriage as a union between one man and one woman is unconstitutional.
Basic Rights Oregon, the homosexual advocacy group that filed the lawsuit, is arguing that the law affects multiple rights, violating a state law that restricts numerous changes on one ballot measure.
Supporters say the one-sentence change to the constitution is straightforward, stating that the only marriages recognized in the state will be those between one man and one woman.
Tim Nashif, political director of the Oregon Family Council, said the amendment was simpler and clearer than amendments passed in other states.
"It appears they're searching for a judge who will overturn the measure for them," Nashif said. The court battle is expected to take at least two years and to ultimately wind up before the state Supreme Court.
Oregon Court Considers Gay Marriage
The issue of Oregon's law banning same-sex marriage went to court today, as homosexual advocates challenged the law, The Associated Press reported.
Marion County Circuit Judge Joseph Guimond was to hear arguments that the state's voter-approved constitutional amendment defining marriage as a union between one man and one woman is unconstitutional.
Basic Rights Oregon, the homosexual advocacy group that filed the lawsuit, is arguing that the law affects multiple rights, violating a state law that restricts numerous changes on one ballot measure.
Supporters say the one-sentence change to the constitution is straightforward, stating that the only marriages recognized in the state will be those between one man and one woman.
Tim Nashif, political director of the Oregon Family Council, said the amendment was simpler and clearer than amendments passed in other states.
"It appears they're searching for a judge who will overturn the measure for them," Nashif said. The court battle is expected to take at least two years and to ultimately wind up before the state Supreme Court.
Monday, September 26, 2005
Celebrating Diversity? Or a Public Health Crisis?
We thought the Boston Globe just blindly "celebrated diversity", but today the business section reports, "Sex drugs called avenue to HIV; misuse of sex drugs studied." Now what group do you suppose is misusing Viagra and contributing to the spread of AIDS?
Yes, even the Globe has to deal with the reality that it's homosexual men involved here. While Pfizer Inc., manufacturer of Viagra, publishes "safe sex" information, it is "more tailored to the general population than to gay men who have high-risk sex." The Globe admitting that homosexual male sex is "high risk"? Wow. (Should we keep celebrating diversity?)
The problem is seen especially in the PNP ("party and play") set. First they pop crystal methamphetamine, which reduces their inhibitions, but also is a downer for you-know-what. So to regain "their ability to have sex," the PNP set next pops Viagra. "That worries public health officials who say the drug combination promotes risky, unprotected sex with multiple partners." And the drugs together "are also potentially deadly."
According to the Globe, ED dysfunction drugs "might be contributing to the transmission of HIV and other diseases." Oh really? Here we must disagree with the Globe. We think the problem is the behavior of the person taking the drugs, not the drugs.
Excerpts from the Globe article:
WASHINGTON -- Richard Gallo's experience is shared by thousands of men who sometimes find other men through e-mail messages that read: ''Do you want to PNP?" It stands for ''party and play." To party, they take crystal methamphetamine, which reduces inhibitions but also their ability to have sex. To play, they pop Viagra at the same time. Gallo, a 28-year-old Boston resident, said he had many such sexual encounters.
That worries public health officials who say the drug combination promotes risky, unprotected sex with multiple partners....
In cities across the nation, including Boston, reports of new cases of sexually transmitted diseases between men are on the rise. One reason, some health officials say, is the misuse of Viagra.
Dr. Jeffrey D. Klausner of the San Francisco Department of Public Health said that city was poised to eliminate syphilis in 2000. Now, there are thousands of new cases. He said gay men seeking treatment for sexually transmitted diseases report an average of 18 partners in the prior two months.
His research also links erectile dysfunction drugs with risky sexual behavior and an increase in sexually transmitted diseases in Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York. Klausner said drug companies should curb free samples and limit refills of erectile dysfunction drugs, which are used by more than 20 million American men.
Yes, even the Globe has to deal with the reality that it's homosexual men involved here. While Pfizer Inc., manufacturer of Viagra, publishes "safe sex" information, it is "more tailored to the general population than to gay men who have high-risk sex." The Globe admitting that homosexual male sex is "high risk"? Wow. (Should we keep celebrating diversity?)
The problem is seen especially in the PNP ("party and play") set. First they pop crystal methamphetamine, which reduces their inhibitions, but also is a downer for you-know-what. So to regain "their ability to have sex," the PNP set next pops Viagra. "That worries public health officials who say the drug combination promotes risky, unprotected sex with multiple partners." And the drugs together "are also potentially deadly."
According to the Globe, ED dysfunction drugs "might be contributing to the transmission of HIV and other diseases." Oh really? Here we must disagree with the Globe. We think the problem is the behavior of the person taking the drugs, not the drugs.
Excerpts from the Globe article:
WASHINGTON -- Richard Gallo's experience is shared by thousands of men who sometimes find other men through e-mail messages that read: ''Do you want to PNP?" It stands for ''party and play." To party, they take crystal methamphetamine, which reduces inhibitions but also their ability to have sex. To play, they pop Viagra at the same time. Gallo, a 28-year-old Boston resident, said he had many such sexual encounters.
That worries public health officials who say the drug combination promotes risky, unprotected sex with multiple partners....
In cities across the nation, including Boston, reports of new cases of sexually transmitted diseases between men are on the rise. One reason, some health officials say, is the misuse of Viagra.
Dr. Jeffrey D. Klausner of the San Francisco Department of Public Health said that city was poised to eliminate syphilis in 2000. Now, there are thousands of new cases. He said gay men seeking treatment for sexually transmitted diseases report an average of 18 partners in the prior two months.
His research also links erectile dysfunction drugs with risky sexual behavior and an increase in sexually transmitted diseases in Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York. Klausner said drug companies should curb free samples and limit refills of erectile dysfunction drugs, which are used by more than 20 million American men.
Sunday, September 25, 2005
Keeping Current: It's Now "LGBTQIP etc."
We' e been reading some oldies on the web, and couldn't help noticing how the queer activist acronym keeps growing.
Back in 2003 (when Carl Sciortino and his queer boyfriends disrupted Mass at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston, where they held hands, kissed, hugged, demanded sodomitic unions be blessed by God, etc.) ... well, back then, QueerToday's website referred to their movement as just "LGBT".
Now in 2005, only two years later,
"QueerToday.com represents the queer voice of the gay liberation movement. We advocate for equality for all LGBTQIP...etc. people."
Could our queer readers please inform us what the "P" stands for? Could it possibly have to do with the subject of our last posting? Maybe P is just for generalized Perversion, so it will cover whatever they think of next and they won't have to add another letter? (We don't want to imagine what that "etc." might include.)
(We understand that T was for transgender, but then sometimes also transsexual as sex-reassignment surgery started being covered by health insurance. Then we found out that even the queers are confused, so they've started saying T stands just for "trans". We think Q means "questioning", and I is "intersex".)
It seems the descent into this filthy whirlpool of depravity is swirling faster than they can handle ...
These are the people planning a huge demonstration against "Love Won Out" , the ex-gay ministry seminar planned for October 29 in Boston.
Back in 2003 (when Carl Sciortino and his queer boyfriends disrupted Mass at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston, where they held hands, kissed, hugged, demanded sodomitic unions be blessed by God, etc.) ... well, back then, QueerToday's website referred to their movement as just "LGBT".
Now in 2005, only two years later,
"QueerToday.com represents the queer voice of the gay liberation movement. We advocate for equality for all LGBTQIP...etc. people."
Could our queer readers please inform us what the "P" stands for? Could it possibly have to do with the subject of our last posting? Maybe P is just for generalized Perversion, so it will cover whatever they think of next and they won't have to add another letter? (We don't want to imagine what that "etc." might include.)
(We understand that T was for transgender, but then sometimes also transsexual as sex-reassignment surgery started being covered by health insurance. Then we found out that even the queers are confused, so they've started saying T stands just for "trans". We think Q means "questioning", and I is "intersex".)
It seems the descent into this filthy whirlpool of depravity is swirling faster than they can handle ...
These are the people planning a huge demonstration against "Love Won Out" , the ex-gay ministry seminar planned for October 29 in Boston.
Saturday, September 24, 2005
Heather Has Two Mommies AND Two Daddies in Massachusetts!
We've warned you that polygamy, or group marriage, or polyamory -- whatever term you prefer -- is next! To use the "logic" of Empress Margaret Marshall (from her ruling on homosexual "marriage"), if it's not rational to limit marriage to just a man and a woman, why is it rational to limit marriage to just a man and a man? Why not throw in a couple of women, too?
Check out this prominent advertisement from the Boston queer newspaper, Bay Windows:
Since elementary curriculum often elicits discussion of family experiences, such references certainly may occur. In addition, our schools routinely provide students with access to materials, activities, and discussions that recognize diversity. This access is designed to assist us in our goal of maintaining an appropriate and respectful educational environment for all students. As required by law and LPS policy, this environment must be free of discrimination based on race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin and disability.
The Massachusetts Department of Education, which is responsible for administering Section 32A [Parental Notification Act], has explained that activities and materials designed to promote tolerance and respect for individuals, including recognition of differences in sexual orientation "without further instruction on the physical and sexual implications" do not trigger the notice and opt out provisions of Section 32A. Under this standard, staff has no obligation to notify parents of discussions, activities, or materials that simply reference same-gender parents or that otherwise recognize the existence of differences in sexual orientation. Accordingly, I expect teachers to continue to allow children access to such activities and materials to the extent appropriate to children's ages, to district goals of respecting diversity, and to the curriculum.
Check out this prominent advertisement from the Boston queer newspaper, Bay Windows:
_____________________________________
ALTERNATIVE FAMILY
Two gay professional men
who live in Boston seek
two women interested in co-parenting.
20-year commitment.
Send short bio to fourparents@yahoo.com
_______________________________
[Bay Windows, September 15, p. 9 in print ed.]
Now, according to the Lexington School Superintendent (and, he says, the Mass. Department of Education), Massachusetts schools will have to teach this alternative family profile to elementary school students (without parental notification). After all, it's reality. We can't let children from this family grow up in a community that doesn't approve of their "alternative family" configuration. We wouldn't want this family to be hurt by those in the community who are so Stone-Age, so homophobic, and so fascistic as to think that there's anything wrong with it!
As you read the nonsense from Lexington below, bear in mind that the terms "sexual orientation" and "diversity" are NEVER really defined, by Massachusetts law, by the Department of Education, or even by the queer activists! So we see no reason this parenting group of four wouldn't be covered.
From Lexington School Supt. Ash's letter (to the Lexington Minuteman, 9-22-05):
Recently, questions have been raised as to whether school staff also has an obligation to notify parents and allow "opt out" of other school-based activities, particularly in the elementary grades. For example, some parents have requested they be notified whenever their child has access to any material, conversation, or activity that acknowledges differences in sexual orientation, including any reference to families with same-gender parents.
Since elementary curriculum often elicits discussion of family experiences, such references certainly may occur. In addition, our schools routinely provide students with access to materials, activities, and discussions that recognize diversity. This access is designed to assist us in our goal of maintaining an appropriate and respectful educational environment for all students. As required by law and LPS policy, this environment must be free of discrimination based on race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin and disability.
The Massachusetts Department of Education, which is responsible for administering Section 32A [Parental Notification Act], has explained that activities and materials designed to promote tolerance and respect for individuals, including recognition of differences in sexual orientation "without further instruction on the physical and sexual implications" do not trigger the notice and opt out provisions of Section 32A. Under this standard, staff has no obligation to notify parents of discussions, activities, or materials that simply reference same-gender parents or that otherwise recognize the existence of differences in sexual orientation. Accordingly, I expect teachers to continue to allow children access to such activities and materials to the extent appropriate to children's ages, to district goals of respecting diversity, and to the curriculum.
Friday, September 23, 2005
Federal "Hate Crimes" Bill Extends to Transgenders
More trouble is on the way. The U.S. House of Representatives surprised everyone by passing a "hate crimes" bill last week, which will go on to the Senate in a few weeks (where it is expected to pass). It was sneakily attached to a bill protecting children from sexual predators. (Let's hope the President has the sense to veto it, and give the House members time to wake up.)
Rep. Barney Frank expressed his surprise that this bill passed the House. Was the stealth tactic the reason? Unclear. Bay Windows reports:
The passage of the Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2005 surprised even Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank, one of its cosponsors. The openly gay Newton Democrat said he was initially doubtful about the plan by Michigan Democratic Rep. John Conyers, the bill's lead sponsor, to attach the bill as an amendment to the Children's Safety Act, which strengthens laws against child molesters.
"We didn't really have a chance to vet it with the Republicans and I was frankly afraid it was going to do more harm than good," Frank explained. "I have to confess, I was wrong," he said. Frank spoke in favor of the bill on the House floor, making sure to clarify that, unlike previous versions of the legislation, it explicitly included protections for transgender people. "We didn't want people saying, 'Oh you tricked us we didn't know this,' because that was the one change from last year,'" he said. "That vote went after we had made it clear to people that transgendered people were covered."
While legislators who heard Frank may not have been fooled about the inclusion of transgenders, it's not at all clear that all who voted for the bill protecting children knew this nonsense was attached to it!
This bill is dangerous for many reasons. How absurd to declare the same crime can be more or less serious, depending on who the victim is. This legislation prepares the way for future threats to our freedom of speech and religious beliefs relating to homosexuality and transsexuality. See Traditional Values Coalition's detailed report, Stealth Homosexual ‘Hate Crimes’ Bill Passes House Of Representatives (excerpts):
[T]he hate crimes law will add “sexual orientation,” “gender,” and “gender identity” to federally protected categories. “Gender identity” is code for transgenders (individuals who think they are the opposite sex, cross-dressers, or drag queens.)
If passed, this legislation will provide federal protection for homosexual behavior, placing anal intercourse on a par with race or religion. It will also be used to normalize drag queens, cross-dressers, transsexuals, and she/males (individuals who choose to remain female from the waist up and male from the waist down with the help of hormones).
This legislation will “federalize” every crime involving homosexuals and so-called transgendered individuals. It will strip local law enforcement officials of the right to prosecute what are essentially state or community criminal issues.
This bill will also deny individuals equal justice under the law. An individual who commits a crime against an elderly woman will get a less serious prison sentence than if the victim is a cross-dresser or homosexual. This is unfair and denies all individuals equal protection under the law.
In addition, the whole concept of hate crimes is misleading. Every violent crime is an expression of hate against an individual. There is no such thing as a “love” crime of violence. Liberals call these “hate crimes,” but what they really want to do is penalize people for their thoughts, which will ultimately prove dangerous to pastors, religious leaders, therapists, and many others.
This legislation will set the stage for criminalizing any speech considered to be “hate” against homosexuals, cross-dressers, or transsexuals.
Rep. Barney Frank expressed his surprise that this bill passed the House. Was the stealth tactic the reason? Unclear. Bay Windows reports:
The passage of the Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2005 surprised even Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank, one of its cosponsors. The openly gay Newton Democrat said he was initially doubtful about the plan by Michigan Democratic Rep. John Conyers, the bill's lead sponsor, to attach the bill as an amendment to the Children's Safety Act, which strengthens laws against child molesters.
"We didn't really have a chance to vet it with the Republicans and I was frankly afraid it was going to do more harm than good," Frank explained. "I have to confess, I was wrong," he said. Frank spoke in favor of the bill on the House floor, making sure to clarify that, unlike previous versions of the legislation, it explicitly included protections for transgender people. "We didn't want people saying, 'Oh you tricked us we didn't know this,' because that was the one change from last year,'" he said. "That vote went after we had made it clear to people that transgendered people were covered."
While legislators who heard Frank may not have been fooled about the inclusion of transgenders, it's not at all clear that all who voted for the bill protecting children knew this nonsense was attached to it!
This bill is dangerous for many reasons. How absurd to declare the same crime can be more or less serious, depending on who the victim is. This legislation prepares the way for future threats to our freedom of speech and religious beliefs relating to homosexuality and transsexuality. See Traditional Values Coalition's detailed report, Stealth Homosexual ‘Hate Crimes’ Bill Passes House Of Representatives (excerpts):
[T]he hate crimes law will add “sexual orientation,” “gender,” and “gender identity” to federally protected categories. “Gender identity” is code for transgenders (individuals who think they are the opposite sex, cross-dressers, or drag queens.)
If passed, this legislation will provide federal protection for homosexual behavior, placing anal intercourse on a par with race or religion. It will also be used to normalize drag queens, cross-dressers, transsexuals, and she/males (individuals who choose to remain female from the waist up and male from the waist down with the help of hormones).
This legislation will “federalize” every crime involving homosexuals and so-called transgendered individuals. It will strip local law enforcement officials of the right to prosecute what are essentially state or community criminal issues.
This bill will also deny individuals equal justice under the law. An individual who commits a crime against an elderly woman will get a less serious prison sentence than if the victim is a cross-dresser or homosexual. This is unfair and denies all individuals equal protection under the law.
In addition, the whole concept of hate crimes is misleading. Every violent crime is an expression of hate against an individual. There is no such thing as a “love” crime of violence. Liberals call these “hate crimes,” but what they really want to do is penalize people for their thoughts, which will ultimately prove dangerous to pastors, religious leaders, therapists, and many others.
This legislation will set the stage for criminalizing any speech considered to be “hate” against homosexuals, cross-dressers, or transsexuals.
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Judicial Activism Defined
Here's a good definition of judicial activism:
"If Americans loved judicial activism, liberals wouldn't be lying about what it is. Judicial activism means making up constitutional rights in order to strike down laws the justices don't like based on their personal preferences. It's not judicial activism to strike down laws because they violate the Constitution." -- Ann Coulter
"If Americans loved judicial activism, liberals wouldn't be lying about what it is. Judicial activism means making up constitutional rights in order to strike down laws the justices don't like based on their personal preferences. It's not judicial activism to strike down laws because they violate the Constitution." -- Ann Coulter
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
How Many "Gay" Clubs in Mass. High Schools?
How many "Gay-Straight Alliances" are there in Massachusetts high schools? It's hard to know. But since we taxpayers are supporting them, through our wise legislators and the "Governor's Commission on Gay & Lesbian Youth", we should be able to get an answer.
Of course, MassResistance believes one club promoting sexual perversion is too many. But we have to deal with the ugly reality.
The list we posted a few days back, compiled from GLSLEN's website and PFLAG's report on the "Youth Pride 2005" parade, yields 200 clubs. But a recent Bay Windows report says 110. "Since [2002] the number of active GSAs around the state has stayed fairly constant at about 110, with a few new ones popping up each year and a few others folding."
Maybe we can find out from:
- the Governor's Commission on Gay & Lesbian Youth, 617-725-4000 ext. 35312.
- Mass. Department of Education ("Safe Schools"), Sarah Slautterback, Training Coordinator, 781-338-6330, slautterback@doe.mass.edu
- GLSEN Boston, 617-536-9669
Of course, MassResistance believes one club promoting sexual perversion is too many. But we have to deal with the ugly reality.
The list we posted a few days back, compiled from GLSLEN's website and PFLAG's report on the "Youth Pride 2005" parade, yields 200 clubs. But a recent Bay Windows report says 110. "Since [2002] the number of active GSAs around the state has stayed fairly constant at about 110, with a few new ones popping up each year and a few others folding."
Maybe we can find out from:
- the Governor's Commission on Gay & Lesbian Youth, 617-725-4000 ext. 35312.
- Mass. Department of Education ("Safe Schools"), Sarah Slautterback, Training Coordinator, 781-338-6330, slautterback@doe.mass.edu
- GLSEN Boston, 617-536-9669
Corporate Guilt
Corporate Greed, Corporate Guilt ... Check out the queer-activist Human Rights Campaign's top 100 favorite U.S. corporations.
We know that the almighty dollar is supreme for the execs at these companies. That includes fear of lawsuits from GLBTQI avengers.
See WorldNetDaily, "Corporate America snuggles up to 'gays': Pro-homosexual giants: Apple, Best Buy, Chrysler, Ford, IBM, Dell, AT&T, Sprint, Nike, Kraft, Pepsi" (Sept. 20, 2005).
We know that the almighty dollar is supreme for the execs at these companies. That includes fear of lawsuits from GLBTQI avengers.
See WorldNetDaily, "Corporate America snuggles up to 'gays': Pro-homosexual giants: Apple, Best Buy, Chrysler, Ford, IBM, Dell, AT&T, Sprint, Nike, Kraft, Pepsi" (Sept. 20, 2005).
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Opt-Out Forms: Protect Your Children
Protect your children from misinformation and propaganda in our schools on sexuality and homosexuality issues. Here's an opt-out form, which can be used around the country, from Abiding Truth Ministries.
Remember, parental rights in this area are protected by Massachusetts law -- but parents must assert their rights forcefully! See MGL Chapter 71: Section 32A, "Sex education; policy regarding notice to parents, exception:"
Section 32A. Every city, town, regional school district or vocational school district implementing or maintaining curriculum which primarily involves human sexual education or human sexuality issues shall adopt a policy ensuring parental/guardian notification. Such policy shall afford parents or guardians the flexibility to exempt their children from any portion of said curriculum through written notification to the school principal. No child so exempted shall be penalized by reason of such exemption.
Remember, parental rights in this area are protected by Massachusetts law -- but parents must assert their rights forcefully! See MGL Chapter 71: Section 32A, "Sex education; policy regarding notice to parents, exception:"
Section 32A. Every city, town, regional school district or vocational school district implementing or maintaining curriculum which primarily involves human sexual education or human sexuality issues shall adopt a policy ensuring parental/guardian notification. Such policy shall afford parents or guardians the flexibility to exempt their children from any portion of said curriculum through written notification to the school principal. No child so exempted shall be penalized by reason of such exemption.
Monday, September 19, 2005
No [Further] Comment
The Secretary of the Commonwealth, William Francis Galvin, has released the VoteOnMarriage.org initiative petition for signatures. His official SUMMARY at the top of the petition form reads:
This proposed constitutional amendment would require the state and local and county governments to license and recognize only those marriages that are between a man and a woman. It would prohibit future same-sex marriages, but would allow continued recognition of those entered into before the adoption of the proposed amendment.
This proposed constitutional amendment would require the state and local and county governments to license and recognize only those marriages that are between a man and a woman. It would prohibit future same-sex marriages, but would allow continued recognition of those entered into before the adoption of the proposed amendment.
Sunday, September 18, 2005
List of "Gay-Straight Alliances" in Mass. & U.S. High Schools
GLSEN publishes a useful list of "gay-straight alliance clubs" in high schools across America. Don't think it's not being pushed in your town...
And for our in-state readers, below is a list of GSA's in Massachusetts. For photos of some of these children on parade, see PFLAG's "Youth Pride 2005" page. A few other GSA's appeared on PFLAG's website which we've added to GLSEN's list. This list is still probably incomplete, and does not include regional "gay and lesbian youth" organizations such as BAGLY, SWAGLY (Worcester), SSHAGLY (South Shore), Holyoke Youth Pride, Out Now Queer Youth of Springfield, etc.
ACTON-BOXBOROUGH REG HIGH, COMMON GROUND
AGAWAM HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
ALGONQUIN REG HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
AMHERST REGIONAL HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
ANDOVER HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
ANOTHER COURSE TO COLLEGE, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
APPONEQUET REG HIGH, DIVERSITY
ARLINGTON HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
ATTLEBORO HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
AUBURN SENIOR HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
BANCROFT SCHOOL, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
BARNSTABLE HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
BAY PATH REG VOC TECH H S, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
BEACON HIGH SCHOOL, DIVERSITY COMMITTEE
BEAVER COUNTRY DAY, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
BELCHERTOWN HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
BELLINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
BELMONT HIGH, ALLIANCE
BEVERLY HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
BILLERICA MEM HIGH SCH, DIVERSITY CLUB
BISHOP FENWICK HIGH SCHOOL, AMNESTY
BLACKSTONE VALLEY, TEAM HARMONY/ GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
BOSTON LATIN, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
BOURNE HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
BRIDGEWATER-RAYNHAM REG, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
BRIGHTON HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
BROCKTON HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
BROMFIELD, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
BROOKLINE HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
BROOKS SCHOOL, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
BUCKINGHAM BROWNE NICHOLS SCH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
BURNCOAT SENIOR HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
CAMBRIDGE RINDGE AND LATIN, STARS
CANTON HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
CAPE AND ISLANDS, YOUTH ALLIANCE
CAPE COD ACADEMY, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
CAPE COD REGION VOC TECH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
CARVER HIGH SCHOOL, DIVERSITY CLUB
CHICOPEE COMPREHENSIVE HS, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
COMMONWEALTH SCHOOL, COMMONWEALTH ALLIANCE
CONCORD ACADEMY, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
CONCORD CARLISLE HIGH, SPECTRUM
DANA HALL SCHOOL, BRIDGE GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
DEERFIELD ACADEMY, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
DENNIS-YARMOUTH REG HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
DIGHTON-REHOBOTH RHS, YOUTH AGAINST IGNORANCE
DOHERTY MEMORIAL HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
DOVER-SHERBORN REG HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
DRURY HIGH, JABOP (JUST A BUNCH OF PEOPLE)
DURFEE HIGH (FALL RIVER), GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
DUXBURY HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
EVERETT HIGH, THE RAINBOW CONNECTION
FALMOUTH HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
FITCHBURG NCCES, SAFE SCHOOL PROGRAM
FOXBOROUGH HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
FRAMINGHAM H S, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
FRANCIS W PARKER CHARTER SCH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
FRANKLIN COUNTY TECH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
FRANKLIN HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
GARDNER HIGH, DIVERSITY WORKS
GEORGETOWN MIDDLE/HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
GLOUCESTER HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
GOVERNOR DUMMER ACADEMY, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
GRAHAM AND PARKS, STUDENT GOVERNMENT
GREENFIELD HIGH, HUES
GROTON DUNSTABLE REGIONAL, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
GROTON SCHOOL, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
HAMILTON-WENHAM REG HIGH, CARE
HAMPSHIRE REG HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
HANOVER HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE/ DIVERSITY CLUB
HAVERHILL HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
HIBBARD ALTERNATIVE, DIVERSITY GROUP
HIGH SCHOOL OF COMMERCE, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
HIGH SCHOOL/SCIENCE-TECH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
HINGHAM HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
HOLLISTON HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
HOPEDALE JR SR HIGH, DIVERSITY CLUB
HOPKINTON HIGH, DIVERSITY CLUB
HULL HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
KING PHILIP REG HIGH, DIVERSITY GROUP
LANDMARK SCHOOL, GLASS
LAWRENCE ACADEMY, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
LENOX MEMORIAL HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
LEOMINSTER SENIOR HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
LEXINGTON HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
LINCOLN-SUDBURY REG HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
LITTLETON HIGH SCHOOL, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
LONGMEADOW HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
LOWELL HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
LUNENBURG HIGH, BIGLASS
LYNN ENGLISH HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
MASS ACADEMY FOR MATH AND SCIENCE, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
MALDEN HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE/CIVIL RIGHTS
MANCHESTER JR-SR HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
MANSFIELD HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
MARBLEHEAD HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
MARSHFIELD HIGH, DIVERSITY CLUB
MARTHAS VINEYARD REG HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
MASCONOMET REGIONAL HS, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
MEDFIELD SENIOR HIGH, HARMONY
MEDFORD HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
MEDWAY HIGH, TADA
MELROSE HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
METHUEN HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
MIDDLEBOROUGH HIGH, DIVERSITY COMMITTEE
MIDDLESEX SCHOOL, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
MILTON ACADEMY, GASP
MILTON HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
MINNECHAUG REG HIGH, SPECTRUM GSA
MISS HALL'S SCHOOL, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
MONUMENT MT REG HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
MT GREYLOCK REG HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
NASHOBA BROOKS SCHOOL, STUDENT DIVERSITY
NASHOBA REGIONAL, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
NASHOBA VALLEY TECH H S, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
NATICK HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
NAUSET REGIONAL HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
NEEDHAM HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
NEWTON NORTH HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
NEWTON SOUTH HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
NIPMUC REGIONAL MIDDLE/HS, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
NOBLE & GREENOUGH SCHOOL, LESGAB
NORFOLK COUNTY AGR, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
NORTH ANDOVER HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
NORTH ATTLEBORO, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
NORTH MIDDLESEX REG, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
NORTH QUINCY HIGH, SPECTRUM/ GSA
NORTHAMPTON HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
NORTHBRIDGE HIGH, H.E.A.R.T.
NORTHFIELD MOUNT HERMON SCHOOL, HBH [HOMO-BI-HETERO]
NORWELL HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE/ DIVERSITY
OAKMONT REGIONAL H S, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
OLIVER AMES HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
PEABODY, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
PHILLIPS ACADEMY, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
PINGREE SCHOOL, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
PIONEER VALLEY PERFORMING ARTS, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
PIONEER VALLEY REG, HOT TOPICS GSA
PITTSFIELD HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
PLYMOUTH NORTH HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
PLYMOUTH SOUTH HIGH, PRIDE
PROVINCETOWN HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
PUTNAM VOC TECH HIGH SCH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
QUABBIN REGIONAL MID/HS, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
QUABOAG REGIONAL HIGH, AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
QUINCY HIGH, SPECTRUM
RALPH C MAHAR REG, S.O.S
RANDOLPH HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
READING HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
REVERE HIGH, R.A.D. REVERE AGAINST DISCRIMINATION
ROCKPORT HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
SALEM HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
SCITUATE HIGH SCHOOL, ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE
SEEKONK HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
SHARON HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
SHORE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL, DIVERSITY CLUB
SHREWSBURY SR HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
SMITH VOC AND AGR HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
SOMERSET HIGH, AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
SOMERVILLE CHARTER SCHOOL, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE : LEGASY
SOMERVILLE HIGH, GAY-STRIAGHT ALLIANCE
SOUTH HADLEY HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
SOUTH SHORE CHARTER SCHOOL, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
SOUTHWICK HIGH, DIVERSITY CLUB
SPRINGFIELD CENTRAL HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
ST JOHNS PREPARATORY SCHOOL, ALWAYS OUR BROTHERS & SISTERS
STONEHAM HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE - PRYSM
STOUGHTON HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
SUTTON HIGH SCHOOL, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
SUTTON MIDDLE SCHOOL, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
SWAMPSCOTT HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
TACONIC HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
TAHANTO REG HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE AND DIVERSITY LEAGUE
TANTASQUA REG SR HIGH, GOLDFISH GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
TAUNTON HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
THAYER ACADEMY, ALLIES
THE WILLISTON NORTHAMPTON SCHO, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
THE WINSOR SCHOOL, GAY-BISEXUAL-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
TRITON HIGH SCHOOL, TRITON YOUTH ALLIANCE
WALPOLE HIGH, DIVERSITY CLUB
WALTHAM HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
WAREHAM SENIOR HIGH, STAND
WATERTOWN HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
WAYLAND HIGH SCHOOL, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
WELLESLEY SR HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
WEST BOYLSTON JR-SR HIGH, PEER COUNCILING
WEST SPRINGFIELD HIGH, ADHOC
WESTBOROUGH HIGH, SMART
WESTFORD ACADEMY, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
WESTON HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
WESTPORT HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
WESTWOOD HIGH, SPECTRUM
WEYMOUTH HIGH/PLEASANT ST, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE/SAGES
WEYMOUTH HIGH/VOC TECH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
WHITMAN HANSON REGIONAL, VIEWPOINTS
WILBRAHAM AND MONSON ACADEMY, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
WINCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL, SPECTRUM
WOBURN HIGH, SPECTRUM
WORCESTER ACADEMY, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
WORCESTER VOC HIGH, SAFE SCHOOLS
And for our in-state readers, below is a list of GSA's in Massachusetts. For photos of some of these children on parade, see PFLAG's "Youth Pride 2005" page. A few other GSA's appeared on PFLAG's website which we've added to GLSEN's list. This list is still probably incomplete, and does not include regional "gay and lesbian youth" organizations such as BAGLY, SWAGLY (Worcester), SSHAGLY (South Shore), Holyoke Youth Pride, Out Now Queer Youth of Springfield, etc.
ACTON-BOXBOROUGH REG HIGH, COMMON GROUND
AGAWAM HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
ALGONQUIN REG HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
AMHERST REGIONAL HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
ANDOVER HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
ANOTHER COURSE TO COLLEGE, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
APPONEQUET REG HIGH, DIVERSITY
ARLINGTON HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
ATTLEBORO HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
AUBURN SENIOR HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
BANCROFT SCHOOL, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
BARNSTABLE HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
BAY PATH REG VOC TECH H S, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
BEACON HIGH SCHOOL, DIVERSITY COMMITTEE
BEAVER COUNTRY DAY, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
BELCHERTOWN HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
BELLINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
BELMONT HIGH, ALLIANCE
BEVERLY HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
BILLERICA MEM HIGH SCH, DIVERSITY CLUB
BISHOP FENWICK HIGH SCHOOL, AMNESTY
BLACKSTONE VALLEY, TEAM HARMONY/ GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
BOSTON LATIN, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
BOURNE HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
BRIDGEWATER-RAYNHAM REG, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
BRIGHTON HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
BROCKTON HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
BROMFIELD, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
BROOKLINE HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
BROOKS SCHOOL, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
BUCKINGHAM BROWNE NICHOLS SCH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
BURNCOAT SENIOR HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
CAMBRIDGE RINDGE AND LATIN, STARS
CANTON HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
CAPE AND ISLANDS, YOUTH ALLIANCE
CAPE COD ACADEMY, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
CAPE COD REGION VOC TECH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
CARVER HIGH SCHOOL, DIVERSITY CLUB
CHICOPEE COMPREHENSIVE HS, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
COMMONWEALTH SCHOOL, COMMONWEALTH ALLIANCE
CONCORD ACADEMY, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
CONCORD CARLISLE HIGH, SPECTRUM
DANA HALL SCHOOL, BRIDGE GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
DEERFIELD ACADEMY, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
DENNIS-YARMOUTH REG HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
DIGHTON-REHOBOTH RHS, YOUTH AGAINST IGNORANCE
DOHERTY MEMORIAL HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
DOVER-SHERBORN REG HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
DRURY HIGH, JABOP (JUST A BUNCH OF PEOPLE)
DURFEE HIGH (FALL RIVER), GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
DUXBURY HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
EVERETT HIGH, THE RAINBOW CONNECTION
FALMOUTH HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
FITCHBURG NCCES, SAFE SCHOOL PROGRAM
FOXBOROUGH HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
FRAMINGHAM H S, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
FRANCIS W PARKER CHARTER SCH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
FRANKLIN COUNTY TECH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
FRANKLIN HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
GARDNER HIGH, DIVERSITY WORKS
GEORGETOWN MIDDLE/HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
GLOUCESTER HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
GOVERNOR DUMMER ACADEMY, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
GRAHAM AND PARKS, STUDENT GOVERNMENT
GREENFIELD HIGH, HUES
GROTON DUNSTABLE REGIONAL, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
GROTON SCHOOL, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
HAMILTON-WENHAM REG HIGH, CARE
HAMPSHIRE REG HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
HANOVER HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE/ DIVERSITY CLUB
HAVERHILL HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
HIBBARD ALTERNATIVE, DIVERSITY GROUP
HIGH SCHOOL OF COMMERCE, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
HIGH SCHOOL/SCIENCE-TECH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
HINGHAM HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
HOLLISTON HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
HOPEDALE JR SR HIGH, DIVERSITY CLUB
HOPKINTON HIGH, DIVERSITY CLUB
HULL HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
KING PHILIP REG HIGH, DIVERSITY GROUP
LANDMARK SCHOOL, GLASS
LAWRENCE ACADEMY, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
LENOX MEMORIAL HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
LEOMINSTER SENIOR HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
LEXINGTON HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
LINCOLN-SUDBURY REG HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
LITTLETON HIGH SCHOOL, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
LONGMEADOW HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
LOWELL HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
LUNENBURG HIGH, BIGLASS
LYNN ENGLISH HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
MASS ACADEMY FOR MATH AND SCIENCE, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
MALDEN HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE/CIVIL RIGHTS
MANCHESTER JR-SR HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
MANSFIELD HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
MARBLEHEAD HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
MARSHFIELD HIGH, DIVERSITY CLUB
MARTHAS VINEYARD REG HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
MASCONOMET REGIONAL HS, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
MEDFIELD SENIOR HIGH, HARMONY
MEDFORD HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
MEDWAY HIGH, TADA
MELROSE HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
METHUEN HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
MIDDLEBOROUGH HIGH, DIVERSITY COMMITTEE
MIDDLESEX SCHOOL, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
MILTON ACADEMY, GASP
MILTON HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
MINNECHAUG REG HIGH, SPECTRUM GSA
MISS HALL'S SCHOOL, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
MONUMENT MT REG HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
MT GREYLOCK REG HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
NASHOBA BROOKS SCHOOL, STUDENT DIVERSITY
NASHOBA REGIONAL, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
NASHOBA VALLEY TECH H S, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
NATICK HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
NAUSET REGIONAL HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
NEEDHAM HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
NEWTON NORTH HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
NEWTON SOUTH HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
NIPMUC REGIONAL MIDDLE/HS, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
NOBLE & GREENOUGH SCHOOL, LESGAB
NORFOLK COUNTY AGR, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
NORTH ANDOVER HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
NORTH ATTLEBORO, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
NORTH MIDDLESEX REG, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
NORTH QUINCY HIGH, SPECTRUM/ GSA
NORTHAMPTON HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
NORTHBRIDGE HIGH, H.E.A.R.T.
NORTHFIELD MOUNT HERMON SCHOOL, HBH [HOMO-BI-HETERO]
NORWELL HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE/ DIVERSITY
OAKMONT REGIONAL H S, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
OLIVER AMES HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
PEABODY, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
PHILLIPS ACADEMY, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
PINGREE SCHOOL, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
PIONEER VALLEY PERFORMING ARTS, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
PIONEER VALLEY REG, HOT TOPICS GSA
PITTSFIELD HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
PLYMOUTH NORTH HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
PLYMOUTH SOUTH HIGH, PRIDE
PROVINCETOWN HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
PUTNAM VOC TECH HIGH SCH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
QUABBIN REGIONAL MID/HS, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
QUABOAG REGIONAL HIGH, AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
QUINCY HIGH, SPECTRUM
RALPH C MAHAR REG, S.O.S
RANDOLPH HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
READING HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
REVERE HIGH, R.A.D. REVERE AGAINST DISCRIMINATION
ROCKPORT HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
SALEM HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
SCITUATE HIGH SCHOOL, ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE
SEEKONK HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
SHARON HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
SHORE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL, DIVERSITY CLUB
SHREWSBURY SR HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
SMITH VOC AND AGR HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
SOMERSET HIGH, AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
SOMERVILLE CHARTER SCHOOL, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE : LEGASY
SOMERVILLE HIGH, GAY-STRIAGHT ALLIANCE
SOUTH HADLEY HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
SOUTH SHORE CHARTER SCHOOL, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
SOUTHWICK HIGH, DIVERSITY CLUB
SPRINGFIELD CENTRAL HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
ST JOHNS PREPARATORY SCHOOL, ALWAYS OUR BROTHERS & SISTERS
STONEHAM HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE - PRYSM
STOUGHTON HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
SUTTON HIGH SCHOOL, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
SUTTON MIDDLE SCHOOL, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
SWAMPSCOTT HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
TACONIC HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
TAHANTO REG HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE AND DIVERSITY LEAGUE
TANTASQUA REG SR HIGH, GOLDFISH GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
TAUNTON HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
THAYER ACADEMY, ALLIES
THE WILLISTON NORTHAMPTON SCHO, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
THE WINSOR SCHOOL, GAY-BISEXUAL-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
TRITON HIGH SCHOOL, TRITON YOUTH ALLIANCE
WALPOLE HIGH, DIVERSITY CLUB
WALTHAM HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
WAREHAM SENIOR HIGH, STAND
WATERTOWN HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
WAYLAND HIGH SCHOOL, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
WELLESLEY SR HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
WEST BOYLSTON JR-SR HIGH, PEER COUNCILING
WEST SPRINGFIELD HIGH, ADHOC
WESTBOROUGH HIGH, SMART
WESTFORD ACADEMY, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
WESTON HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
WESTPORT HIGH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
WESTWOOD HIGH, SPECTRUM
WEYMOUTH HIGH/PLEASANT ST, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE/SAGES
WEYMOUTH HIGH/VOC TECH, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
WHITMAN HANSON REGIONAL, VIEWPOINTS
WILBRAHAM AND MONSON ACADEMY, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
WINCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL, SPECTRUM
WOBURN HIGH, SPECTRUM
WORCESTER ACADEMY, GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
WORCESTER VOC HIGH, SAFE SCHOOLS
"Anti-Bullying" and the Homosexual Agenda
Openly "gay" state senator Jarrett Barrios of Cambridge (in a sodomite "marriage" with Democrat political consultant Doug Hattaway) is behind another homosexual propaganda vehicle, cleverly disguised as legislation to "stop bullying in our schools." (No, we'll never forget those days when we used to hide out in the restroom at lunchtime because the other kids made fun of our hand-me-down clothing. But we learned a lot from that, and we did get over it.)
The Boston Globe reported a few days ago that "Teens, lawmakers push antibully bill; Measure would force schools to help protect the vulnerable." :
"Called the Safe Schools Act, the proposed legislation would require schools statewide to enact strict policies to prevent bullying. ''Teachers don't do enough sometimes,' [student] Lopez testified before the Joint Education Committee. 'Sometimes they just acted like it wasn't their business.'
"Proposed by Senator Jarrett T. Barrios, a Cambridge Democrat, the measure would require schools statewide to formalize policies for detecting bullying and meting out punishment. The bill would also call for schools to designate one staff member to implement the plan, which Barrios said would be enforced by the state Department of Education."
A friend of MassResistance comments:
It's pretty obvious what is really going on here. Just look at who is pushing it. The final bill will surely mention something about sexual orientation and gender identity.
After it is passed (and not before), someone will claim: "My child is being teased because he/she has two mothers and no father." "Heather has Two Mommies" etc. must be made mandatory reading for all kindergarten kids so they will understand this a perfectly normal situation....
A boy, who considers himself a girl, will wear a dress to school (just to assert "her" civil rights) and "hurtful" comments will be heard (or made up).
You know the routine.
The Boston Globe reported a few days ago that "Teens, lawmakers push antibully bill; Measure would force schools to help protect the vulnerable." :
"Called the Safe Schools Act, the proposed legislation would require schools statewide to enact strict policies to prevent bullying. ''Teachers don't do enough sometimes,' [student] Lopez testified before the Joint Education Committee. 'Sometimes they just acted like it wasn't their business.'
"Proposed by Senator Jarrett T. Barrios, a Cambridge Democrat, the measure would require schools statewide to formalize policies for detecting bullying and meting out punishment. The bill would also call for schools to designate one staff member to implement the plan, which Barrios said would be enforced by the state Department of Education."
A friend of MassResistance comments:
It's pretty obvious what is really going on here. Just look at who is pushing it. The final bill will surely mention something about sexual orientation and gender identity.
After it is passed (and not before), someone will claim: "My child is being teased because he/she has two mothers and no father." "Heather has Two Mommies" etc. must be made mandatory reading for all kindergarten kids so they will understand this a perfectly normal situation....
A boy, who considers himself a girl, will wear a dress to school (just to assert "her" civil rights) and "hurtful" comments will be heard (or made up).
You know the routine.
A Google check on "GLSEN + bullying" confirms that this is indeed a new strategic ploy by the radical gays to have even more opportunities to force their viewpoint on helpless schoolchildren, and intimidate any parents who might object to perversion in the schools. For instance, our favorite local "gay" rag, Bay Windows, reported in 2002:
GLSEN changes focus toward rampant in-school bullying, by Peter Cassels, 6-13-02:
For the next three years, the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) will focus all of its energies on making bullying a thing of the past in America's schools. Building on the success in the seven years since its founding in such activities as forming gay-straight alliances (GSAs) in high schools, GLSEN announced June 4 that its board of directors has adopted a strategic plan to involve hundreds of teachers, students, parents, allied organizations such as teachers unions and grassroots leaders. The plan goes into effect July 1.
The organization's new direction was prompted, officials say, by the results of its 2001 National School Climate Survey (NSCS). The only national study of LGBT students' high school experiences, the survey found that 84 percent of them routinely hear anti-gay comments like "faggot" and "dyke" at school. Further, 82 percent reported that teachers and staff "never" or only "sometimes" intervene when they witness the use of such language. More than eight out of 10 LGBT high school students eventually experience verbal, physical or sexual harassment at school, the survey found. In a statement, GLSEN Executive Director Kevin Jennings called its three-year plan to target bullying, name-calling and harassment of LGBT students "a defining moment for the safe schools movement in America."
Besides striving to make bullying unacceptable, GLSEN will urge educators to create schools in which every student, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, can fully participate in academic and extracurricular activities and will work to see that the federal government's education agenda includes LGBT issues.
Saturday, September 17, 2005
More on Unitarians and Queer Intimidation Tactics
We've been thinking a lot about the Constitutional Convention at the State House last Wednesday (Sept. 14). For one thing, how strong the Unitarian-Universalist (UU) connection is with the homosexualist legislators. The beautiful New England UU headquarters building is immediately adjacent to the Mass. capitol (on the left as you face the buildings). How convenient for lobbying.
Many of the Irish- and Italian-heritage, and nominally-Catholic legislators go right along with the Christ-denying, anything-goes UUs. (Isn't this apostasy?) And after the homosexual priest sex-abuse scandal in the Catholic Church, the Mass. Catholic Conference has lost much of its power to sway the Catholic legislators. But it's still an amazing thing.
Anyhow, Bay Windows reported that at the ConCon, the UU HQ was a meeting place for the most radical homosexualist legislators. (For some reason, this hour-by-hour report from that day does not show up on BW's website any more; but we've kept the link here for you.)
10:40 a.m. -- Legislators and advocates are heading over to the Unitarian Universalist Association headquarters at 25 Beacon Street to meet before the ConCon. State reps. Byron Rushing of the South End, Alice Wolf of Cambridge, Ed Augustus of Worcester and Linda Dorcena Forry, who won a hotly contested special election to replace retired state rep. and former House Speaker Tom Finneran, as well as state sen. Jarrett Barrios filed into the building.
2:44 p.m. --Earlier, South End state rep. Byron Rushing addressed the ConCon and quoted Martin Luther King, Jr., (who apparently was quoting Unitarian Universalist Theodore Parker) saying that, "The arc of the moral universe is long but it bends toward justice." He added, "Today we are bending that arc toward justice."
Another striking thing about that day was the rowdiness of the queer activist crowd, both inside and outside the State House. A few other passages from this now-missing report reveal that they are not as polite as the media likes to pretend. And they're very skilled at intimidation and harassment. (Maybe this is why the report is not onlilne any longer?)
11:25 a.m. -- The anti-gay marriage forces have arrived! All four of them! The crew is lead [sic] by Article 8 Alliance founder Brian Camenker. They've staked out space at the corner of Beacon and Park streets where two of them are holding a banner that reads "END GAY MARRIAGE REMOVE MARSHALL." One of the sign holders, who declined to give her name said that the group was "on the same side" as the marriage equality activists in that they wanted to see the amendment defeated. "We're not interested in amendments, actually. What we want is to get rid of the judges." As she spoke, a man behind her [i.e., harassing] holding a STOP DISCRIMINATION IN THE CONSTITUTION sign said, "It's very sad that you're against my civil rights." The woman replied, "I've already said I'm not against your civil rights." She later added that she received a lot of harassment for her views. "I don't like harassment and our side gets plenty of harassment from your side," she said, noting that her own child had been harassed at school. "We're tired of [it]."
12:20 p.m. -- [In the Great Hall] A few MassEquality volunteers lead [sic] the marriage equality proponents in song: "We Shall Overcome," "God Bless America" and "We Shall Not Be Moved." As they sang, a group of about 25 anti-same-sex marriage in two concentric prayer circles at the back of the room began singing "Amazing Grace." As both groups sang, it became something of a sing-off out of a Saturday Night Live skit. But then, contrary to the spirit of what Rouse had urged earlier, a large group of marriage equality proponents marched to the back of the room and surrounded the anti-gay marriage protesters and began singing "God Bless America." They were joined by the anti-gay forces. But it wasn't a Kumbyah [sic] moment. Those in the middle of the circle looked scared. A park ranger finally ordered the groups to separate.
Noon -- The crowd outside the State House continues to grow and is getting rowdier with its response to honking motorists. Two men in one car honked and pulled over to share a kiss. They were swarmed with pro-equality demonstrators who plastered the two in MassEquality stickers. A tall transgender wearing a short gold skirt and leopard print top carried a neon orange sign reading EVERYONE A COMBO OF M/F SO . . . ALL MARRIAGES ARE SAME-SEX; as she [sic] made her way through the crowd, she [sic] was warmly received.
10:20 a.m. -- The pro-equality crowd outside the State House is made up mostly of young people. Posters read "STOP DISCRIMINATION IN THE CONSTITUTION: and "YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO KNOW THY NEIGHBOR," in reference to the controversial Web site that will publish the names of those who sign a petition to put a question before voters in 2008 that would amend the state Constitution to ban same-sex couples from marrying.
Many of the Irish- and Italian-heritage, and nominally-Catholic legislators go right along with the Christ-denying, anything-goes UUs. (Isn't this apostasy?) And after the homosexual priest sex-abuse scandal in the Catholic Church, the Mass. Catholic Conference has lost much of its power to sway the Catholic legislators. But it's still an amazing thing.
Anyhow, Bay Windows reported that at the ConCon, the UU HQ was a meeting place for the most radical homosexualist legislators. (For some reason, this hour-by-hour report from that day does not show up on BW's website any more; but we've kept the link here for you.)
10:40 a.m. -- Legislators and advocates are heading over to the Unitarian Universalist Association headquarters at 25 Beacon Street to meet before the ConCon. State reps. Byron Rushing of the South End, Alice Wolf of Cambridge, Ed Augustus of Worcester and Linda Dorcena Forry, who won a hotly contested special election to replace retired state rep. and former House Speaker Tom Finneran, as well as state sen. Jarrett Barrios filed into the building.
2:44 p.m. --Earlier, South End state rep. Byron Rushing addressed the ConCon and quoted Martin Luther King, Jr., (who apparently was quoting Unitarian Universalist Theodore Parker) saying that, "The arc of the moral universe is long but it bends toward justice." He added, "Today we are bending that arc toward justice."
Another striking thing about that day was the rowdiness of the queer activist crowd, both inside and outside the State House. A few other passages from this now-missing report reveal that they are not as polite as the media likes to pretend. And they're very skilled at intimidation and harassment. (Maybe this is why the report is not onlilne any longer?)
11:25 a.m. -- The anti-gay marriage forces have arrived! All four of them! The crew is lead [sic] by Article 8 Alliance founder Brian Camenker. They've staked out space at the corner of Beacon and Park streets where two of them are holding a banner that reads "END GAY MARRIAGE REMOVE MARSHALL." One of the sign holders, who declined to give her name said that the group was "on the same side" as the marriage equality activists in that they wanted to see the amendment defeated. "We're not interested in amendments, actually. What we want is to get rid of the judges." As she spoke, a man behind her [i.e., harassing] holding a STOP DISCRIMINATION IN THE CONSTITUTION sign said, "It's very sad that you're against my civil rights." The woman replied, "I've already said I'm not against your civil rights." She later added that she received a lot of harassment for her views. "I don't like harassment and our side gets plenty of harassment from your side," she said, noting that her own child had been harassed at school. "We're tired of [it]."
12:20 p.m. -- [In the Great Hall] A few MassEquality volunteers lead [sic] the marriage equality proponents in song: "We Shall Overcome," "God Bless America" and "We Shall Not Be Moved." As they sang, a group of about 25 anti-same-sex marriage in two concentric prayer circles at the back of the room began singing "Amazing Grace." As both groups sang, it became something of a sing-off out of a Saturday Night Live skit. But then, contrary to the spirit of what Rouse had urged earlier, a large group of marriage equality proponents marched to the back of the room and surrounded the anti-gay marriage protesters and began singing "God Bless America." They were joined by the anti-gay forces. But it wasn't a Kumbyah [sic] moment. Those in the middle of the circle looked scared. A park ranger finally ordered the groups to separate.
Noon -- The crowd outside the State House continues to grow and is getting rowdier with its response to honking motorists. Two men in one car honked and pulled over to share a kiss. They were swarmed with pro-equality demonstrators who plastered the two in MassEquality stickers. A tall transgender wearing a short gold skirt and leopard print top carried a neon orange sign reading EVERYONE A COMBO OF M/F SO . . . ALL MARRIAGES ARE SAME-SEX; as she [sic] made her way through the crowd, she [sic] was warmly received.
10:20 a.m. -- The pro-equality crowd outside the State House is made up mostly of young people. Posters read "STOP DISCRIMINATION IN THE CONSTITUTION: and "YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO KNOW THY NEIGHBOR," in reference to the controversial Web site that will publish the names of those who sign a petition to put a question before voters in 2008 that would amend the state Constitution to ban same-sex couples from marrying.
Friday, September 16, 2005
"Gay" Days at "The Big E" and Six Flags This Weekend
"Out In the Park" takes place this weekend in the Springfield area. We don't want western Massachusetts to feel left out of all the debauchery.
First, on Saturday, Sept. 17 it's the 6th annual "Out on the Farm" day at The Big E fair in West Springfield. "Be seen, Wear red!" (We hope not to read any follow-up stories in the newspaper about fatal accidents involving horses.)
Contact: Eastern States Exposition, 1305 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, MA 01089; 413-737-2443; fax 413-787-0127; email comments info@thebige.com
Then, on Sunday, Sept. 18 it's the 9th annual "Out in the Park" day at Six Flags New England amusement park. "Be seen, Wear red!"
Contact: Six Flags New England, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, MA 01089; 413-737-2443; corporate HQ: Six Flags America, 301-249-1500.
"Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered, Questioning, Intersexed Brothers, Sisters, Friends and Families: For the past 8 years Out In The Park has been a huge success with over 1000 GLBT attendees for the first year in 1997! Each year it gets harder and harder to count everyone, as there are simply so many of us! In 2003, we counted between 2500-3000! There were probably a lot more. In 2004 estimates were between 5,000 to 7,000+. For 2005, who knows how many? We are are anticipating over 10,000! This has been a major event for the GLBT community for the past 8 years.You don't want to miss it! It's more fun than a Gay Pride Parade! We're here, we're queer and we're going have the time of our lives!"
Not to be outdone, King Richard's Faire in Carver will host "Out in the Court" on October 8, to coincide with "national coming-out day" on October 11. "Be seen, Wear purple!" There will be a special feature: the "Men in Tights" contest. Don't miss it!
Contact: 508-866-5391
Hard to believe this stuff has been going on under our noses for so long ... with the parks' knowledge and blessing...and discount tickets! There is seemingly no end to corporate complicity and cowardice. Or our apathy.
First, on Saturday, Sept. 17 it's the 6th annual "Out on the Farm" day at The Big E fair in West Springfield. "Be seen, Wear red!" (We hope not to read any follow-up stories in the newspaper about fatal accidents involving horses.)
Contact: Eastern States Exposition, 1305 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, MA 01089; 413-737-2443; fax 413-787-0127; email comments info@thebige.com
Then, on Sunday, Sept. 18 it's the 9th annual "Out in the Park" day at Six Flags New England amusement park. "Be seen, Wear red!"
Contact: Six Flags New England, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, MA 01089; 413-737-2443; corporate HQ: Six Flags America, 301-249-1500.
"Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered, Questioning, Intersexed Brothers, Sisters, Friends and Families: For the past 8 years Out In The Park has been a huge success with over 1000 GLBT attendees for the first year in 1997! Each year it gets harder and harder to count everyone, as there are simply so many of us! In 2003, we counted between 2500-3000! There were probably a lot more. In 2004 estimates were between 5,000 to 7,000+. For 2005, who knows how many? We are are anticipating over 10,000! This has been a major event for the GLBT community for the past 8 years.You don't want to miss it! It's more fun than a Gay Pride Parade! We're here, we're queer and we're going have the time of our lives!"
Not to be outdone, King Richard's Faire in Carver will host "Out in the Court" on October 8, to coincide with "national coming-out day" on October 11. "Be seen, Wear purple!" There will be a special feature: the "Men in Tights" contest. Don't miss it!
Contact: 508-866-5391
Hard to believe this stuff has been going on under our noses for so long ... with the parks' knowledge and blessing...and discount tickets! There is seemingly no end to corporate complicity and cowardice. Or our apathy.
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