arndt@apple.DEC (07/09/85)
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Strange Bedfellows
I came across an interesting statement by Jerry Falwell (yea!) the other
day. It's in the book about him called JERRY FALWELL AND THE JEWS, by
Merrill Simon, '84.
Question: "Would you like to see your beliefs that God is against homosexuality
translated into legislation?"
Jerry's Answer: "Most of the states have laws which declare sodomy as illegal.
However, like adultery, sodomy is a very difficult violation to deal with. I do
not want to see government invading the bedrooms of the American people. But I
do want to see America symbolically, at least, positioned against moral
perversion. I want the United States to clearly take its legislative position
on the side of the traditional family. I AM NOT IN FAVOR OF JAILING OR
HARASSING PERSONS BECAUSE OF THEIR SEXUAL ORIENTATION. (italics mine)"
Now my point is this: Given the 'rise' of the right and the reaction to the
claims of much of the Gay Agenda (parenting, 'lifestyles' flaunting - why does
the news media alway show some gay geek on roller skates and in a nun's habit?
could it be because it 'sells', that is affronts the sensibilities of the
majority?? - , access to children and children's sexual rights, gay teachers,
gay marriage equal with hetero marriage, minority status, etc.) I think that
you may find a 'friend' in Jerry!!!
Take for instance the extreme right as seen in the novel THE TURNER DIARIES in
which gays (with Jerry please note) are shot out of hand in the take over of
the country by the neo-nazis. Granted that's not likely - but then who just
before Hitler would have thought . . . - with some of the hysteria about AIDS
(the whole population at risk!) and the extreme loss of political power sufferedby the gay movement (let's hear from the rest of the country guys, not just
Mass.) it at least looks like some rough sailing for gays in the future.
Now Jerry clearly says homosexuality is morally wrong. Big deal you might say.
But note he says to leave you alone basically. So he doens't want to see you
gain equal moral status! He doesn't want to see you picked on either. That
may be of value in the years ahead. So don't totally disregard him please.
Of course we'd never, in this country, round up all the gays like they were
Japaneze, eh? Listen, a few good terror incidents in this country and there
go certain civil liberties and rights and everyone says 'good'. "Papers plez."
These things have a motion of their own. We could get real used to some
pretty strong solutions to some 'big' problems real quick. AIDS, one more
attack on St Pat's during a 'gay pride' march - how about a gay coven caught
sacrificing little children a la Ohio, eh? The point is who's going to
stand up for you and who among those has the ear and credibility to count.
Jerry does!!! Better start courtin' him guys (and gals).
Ain't panic wonderful! Think about it.
Comments??
Regards,
Ken Arndtjimc@haddock.UUCP (07/09/85)
Well, I think you would have a point if jailing or harrassing was the
only offense you could commit against the homosexual. I noticed that
Jerry Falwell said nothing in your quotation about job or
child-care discrimination. What does he say about that?
Jim Campbell
..!{ihnp4, allegra, harvard}!ima!haddock!jimcrichard@apple.UUCP (Richard Johnson) (07/10/85)
Oh, sure he does, Ken. This is the same asshole who claims that all the Christians of the world will be lifted towards the heavens when they cut the bombs loose on us all. You know, it's too bad gays can't organize and call homosexuality a religion. Then, we too could go on TV and preach 'gospel', have 'faith centers', and 'show our faith' by draining our bank accounts. Of course, we'd be afforded the protection of the government since we'd be a 'religion' and not just a minority. I think I'll puke my lunch up onto this poor, unassuming Mac. Richard Johnson Apple Computer, Inc.
rlr@pyuxd.UUCP (Rich Rosen) (07/10/85)
> Of course we'd never, in this country, round up all the gays like they were > Japaneze, eh? Listen, a few good terror incidents in this country and there > go certain civil liberties and rights and everyone says 'good'. "Papers plez." [ARNDT] My god, then we'd all have to "prove" our heterosexuality with these papers. How would that work, Ken? Marriage certificates? Affidavits from women you've slept with? My god, Ken, it's a good thing you're married; given the suave sophisticated guy you obviously are, you might have problems providing the authorities with more than a blank piece of paper at that crucial moment when they come looking at you. Out of the mouths of assholes... (or, conversely...)