tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2688218899576616463.post2056602588874631223..comments2023-10-07T04:19:14.316-07:00Comments on A CHRISTIAN VOICE FOR GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER RIGHTS: A FOOL IN HIS FOLLYJerry Manekerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00748201321055468172noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2688218899576616463.post-13991264013675751122008-01-14T08:34:00.000-08:002008-01-14T08:34:00.000-08:00Don Charles: The feet of the "Gay Rights" organiza...Don Charles: The feet of the "Gay Rights" organizations have to have their feet held to the fire to meaningfully contend in the judicial system with those who slander or libel LGBT people; seek criminal prosecution of those for whom it is deemed appropriate. That will only occur when there is grassroots activism that forces these organizations to do what they are supposed to do, and not suck up to the powers that be or have their staff be mere careerists who probably get paid quite handsomely.Jerry Manekerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00748201321055468172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2688218899576616463.post-86594285812893333172008-01-14T08:22:00.000-08:002008-01-14T08:22:00.000-08:00I wouldn't trust HRC as far as I could throw them!...I wouldn't trust HRC as far as I could throw them! Their recent mishandling of the ENDA battle in Congress revealed what lousy strategists they are (among other things). It's Lambda Legal Defense fund that should file the lawsuits we're talking about. We have them to thank for the Supreme Court decision striking down sodomy laws. On the same topic, GLAAD needs to get its celebrity-worshiping ass in gear and take its focus off of the entertainment industry. They should be monitoring these conservative mega-churches and Right Wing televangelists. In one Sunday morning, their anti-Gay venom can do more damage than a hundred "Chuck and Larry" movies out of Hollywood (and Lambda gave its thumbs-up to "Chuck And Larry")!DC HAMPTON JACOBShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09884630801131861786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2688218899576616463.post-34489840441533865102008-01-12T13:51:00.000-08:002008-01-12T13:51:00.000-08:00You're absolutely right, Don Charles! I would lik...You're absolutely right, Don Charles! I would like to see the HRC file such a suit. Homophobic pastors who spew hateful rhetoric must be held accountable for the ravages they cause, and the lies they tell about Gay people, and taking them to court is one of the best ways of holding them accountable. <BR/><BR/>Rather than indulge in political expediency, and being anemic regarding meaningful activism, the Human Rights Campaign should be the one to file such suits (and they should be pressured to do so), as they undoubtedly have the funds and staff necessary to see these suits to completion. <BR/><BR/>Freedom of speech is limited, and doesn't include such speech that can cause great harm to others as well as contribute to "..inciting and likely to incite imminent lawless action." (Brandenburg v Ohio) In this connection, please see my December 29th post. <BR/><BR/>It's only when such proactive action is taken by the HRC will it be worth its existence; by its filing such suits, the religious hate mongers will no longer be able to slander (Bear false witnesss) LGBT people!<BR/><BR/>Moreover, the filing of criminal charges against homophobic clergy (or others) who spew hatred from the pulpit or in any other venue should not be overlooked, if Brandenburg v Ohio, and/or other applicable law, is violated.Jerry Manekerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00748201321055468172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2688218899576616463.post-75174570489434465622008-01-12T10:40:00.000-08:002008-01-12T10:40:00.000-08:00This is hate speech, plain and simple. No church ...This is hate speech, plain and simple. No church should have the right to spread hatred. It makes a mockery of Freedom of Speech. All we need is the right lawsuit and somebody with enough courage and money to file it . . .DC HAMPTON JACOBShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09884630801131861786noreply@blogger.com