Limerick: Blind to the deaf-icit
We legislate everything various, From weapons to who’s gonna marry us. In a room with an elephant Looming more relevant, A debt that is soon gonna bury … [visit site to read more]
View ArticleBoy Scouts hypocrisy: A gay scout is OK, but not a gay scout leader?
The Boy Scouts’ goal has always been to develop character and leadership. Now they want to allow a gay child to become a scout, learn to be a leader and then forbid that same child from being a scout...
View ArticleThe gay parenting study cited in this gay adoption story has been debunked
Re: “Gay adoption starts coming under scrutiny — Sociologists disagree about effects of same-sex parenting,” Sunday news story (Read it here). This report refers to sociology professor Mark Regnerus’...
View ArticlePeople revealing that they’re gay isn’t an occasion to mock
Re: “Fine, I’ll come out, too” by Don McElfresh, Sunday Letters. Firstly, NBA player Jason Collins was not “forced out” of the closet. He willingly declared his sexual orientation to free himself (and...
View ArticleBeware of organizations with pious or patriotic sounding names
Re: “Salt Lake gay couples most likely to be parents — Many had children before they came out, researcher says,” Wednesday news story. The National Organization for Marriage reinforced what I have...
View ArticlePro and con: The Boy Scouts’ policy change for gay members is a good first...
A positive first step I’m pleased that the Scouts have decided to include gays as members. Gay men and boys have been part of this organization for most if not all of its existence. The hype, hysteria...
View ArticleLimerick: Scouting outing
Whether touting or doubting the chorus, The shouting on Scouting can bore us. But meanings are sprouting, For meanings of “outing”, When touting the Scouting … [visit site to read more]
View ArticleActually, mixed gender youth programs, like Venturing Crew, work just fine
Re: “Hanky-panky patrol” by Dorothy Franks, Saturday Letters. Ms. Franks, let me help you. I am an adult adviser for a Venturing Crew. We are a division of Boy Scouts, but we have male and female...
View ArticlePro and con: Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings is wrong on gay marriage; Gays are...
Rawlings wrong on gays Re: “Rawlings right to back gay-marriage measure” by Jacquielynn Floyd, Tuesday Metro column. Of course Floyd is happy that Mayor Mike Rawlings supports gay marriage. Of course...
View ArticleIf the Bible is pro-slavery, why should we care if it’s anti-gay?
Re: “New BSA policy unimaginable” by Donald Womble, Sunday Letters. The Bible is a collection of ancient writings with outdated notions of morality that can’t be trusted to inform us on issues such as...
View ArticleReaders share their thoughts on recent homosexuality-related news
Rawlings divided council Re: “Jasso reversal may sink gay marriage debate — Lame duck’s abrupt flip-flop leaves some former gay supporters feeling betrayed,” Thursday news story. Well, now I bet Mayor...
View ArticleWe must understand: There is no ‘gay switch’ that can be flipped on and off
As I was reading the “Gay-rights debate rages on” letters roundup in Sunday’s paper, I was rather impressed with Ed Markwardt’s letter, “I’m Christian and staying,” who displayed some understanding to...
View ArticleBoys and girls have separate Scout organizations already. Why not gays?
Come on, it isn’t rocket science: Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and now Gay Scouts as separate entities. How difficult is it to figure out? Earle Jones, … [visit site to read more]
View ArticleUT sociologist Mark Regnerus’ sentiments on gay parenting are pretty clear
Re: “Standing up to scrutiny — UT sociologist Mark Regnerus defends his same-sex parenting study,” Sunday Points. It is astonishing to read Regnerus’ claim that only “mindless” liberal critics have...
View ArticleI’m thankful for the Supreme Court’s power over states’ attempts to deny...
Re: “Justices’ answers sure to raise new questions — Whatever the court rules, effects could ripple across nation,” Wednesday news story. The Supreme Court’s decisions regarding recognition of gay...
View ArticleGun and gay rights: The Bill of Rights protect us from unjust popular sentiment
Popular sentiment Re: “Next step: nationalizing gay marriage — Supreme Court ruling sets up similar situation to Roe vs. Wade, Charles,” Friday Viewpoints. The problem with Krauthammer’s analysis is...
View ArticleGay marriage violates natural law
A chemistry prof at Vanderbilt University named Dr. Breckenridge introduced me to the natural law as a freshman engineering student in 1947. He lectured that the Periodic Table of the Elements helped...
View ArticleMarriage is not related to reproduction or ‘natural law’
Re: “Natural law inviolable” by Bob Wynne, Tuesday Letters. Wynne says that same sex marriages are not in accord with natural law, which require a marriage between a male and female in order to...
View ArticleBeware of straight men — They’re the ones who are molesting our kids
Re: “Boys described coach’s threats — Documents detail allegations made by 12-year-olds of abuse,” Wednesday news story. According this story, this coach is accused of sexually abusing young kids even...
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