11-02-2010, 05:39 PM
As it is election day, I thought it appropriate to post this piece, penned by Greeson.
http://www.interstateq.com/archives/2489/
Brandon Greeson Says:
January 1st, 2008 at 9:27 am
As a subscriber to Q-Notes, I’m disappointed in their “editorial decision” to endorse Edwards. Ironically, he’s one of the only Democratic candidates that uses religion to authenticate his LGBT bigotry.
Each time he takes the pulpit to discuss LGBT issues, Edwards always uses his “Baptist background” to justify his policy positions – such as only supporting civil unions not fully recognized civil marriage. From the other end of his mouth, he quietly utters the statement that he believes it is wrong for the President to use his/her religious views to influence policy.
It’s an all together warped message. The reality is this: any interpetation of Christianity that says Scripture is condescending of LGBT people simply for same-gender love is wrong. It’s a flawed interpetation.
As John Edwards, like John Paul, continues to throw out his nets to capture as many voters as possible, he continues down a path of broken promises and bigotry disguised behind religious excuses.
I’ve decided to vote for Hillary Clinton because I believe the Senator’s experience and compassion will take America in the direction that I believe we need to go. Her record with LGBT people (not her husbands) is bright and promising. She was the first First Lady to have openly gay & lesbians on her staff. She has been an advocate and friend of our community in both word and deed. She has showed LGBT people that she cares enough to listen to us and to act responsibly to protect our rights. While she’s not perfect, I believe her record speaks for itself and as our country continues to shift in a new direction, I believe Hillary will take the lead to do the same.
I’m sorry, I just can’t support someone that says being raised a Baptist made him feel wierd around gays – especially someone who claims to be a fair & balanced leader.
(For those of you who haven’t seen, search YouTube for “Longcrier” and watch the video “Religion-Based Discrimination.” Then look for the follow-up comments that Edwards made
And I always thought Fred put his rock in Wilma's grinder to make Pebbles!
http://www.interstateq.com/archives/2489/
Brandon Greeson Says:
January 1st, 2008 at 9:27 am
As a subscriber to Q-Notes, I’m disappointed in their “editorial decision” to endorse Edwards. Ironically, he’s one of the only Democratic candidates that uses religion to authenticate his LGBT bigotry.
Each time he takes the pulpit to discuss LGBT issues, Edwards always uses his “Baptist background” to justify his policy positions – such as only supporting civil unions not fully recognized civil marriage. From the other end of his mouth, he quietly utters the statement that he believes it is wrong for the President to use his/her religious views to influence policy.
It’s an all together warped message. The reality is this: any interpetation of Christianity that says Scripture is condescending of LGBT people simply for same-gender love is wrong. It’s a flawed interpetation.
As John Edwards, like John Paul, continues to throw out his nets to capture as many voters as possible, he continues down a path of broken promises and bigotry disguised behind religious excuses.
I’ve decided to vote for Hillary Clinton because I believe the Senator’s experience and compassion will take America in the direction that I believe we need to go. Her record with LGBT people (not her husbands) is bright and promising. She was the first First Lady to have openly gay & lesbians on her staff. She has been an advocate and friend of our community in both word and deed. She has showed LGBT people that she cares enough to listen to us and to act responsibly to protect our rights. While she’s not perfect, I believe her record speaks for itself and as our country continues to shift in a new direction, I believe Hillary will take the lead to do the same.
I’m sorry, I just can’t support someone that says being raised a Baptist made him feel wierd around gays – especially someone who claims to be a fair & balanced leader.
(For those of you who haven’t seen, search YouTube for “Longcrier” and watch the video “Religion-Based Discrimination.” Then look for the follow-up comments that Edwards made
And I always thought Fred put his rock in Wilma's grinder to make Pebbles!