Repealing DADT Will End Freedom of Speech

And so it goes.  I received this mass email from Tony Perkins’ anti-gay, let us push our religious ideology down your throat, Family Research Council asking to sign a petition to maintain discrimination in the name of God.

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March 03, 2010

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Dear James,

The President is trying to remove the policy that prevents open homosexuals from serving in the military. But what will happen to the hundreds of thousands of Christians and others in the military who disagree, for legitimate reasons, with the homosexual lifestyle?

What about the many chaplains who counsel our fighting men who will find the change incompatible with their beliefs? I personally got a preview of what will happen to them when I was dis-invited from speaking at Andrews Air Force Base’s National Prayer Luncheon because I oppose the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.”

This makes our point that repealing “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” is not only dangerous to military readiness and effectiveness, but to free speech at large. One of the most destructive byproducts of repealing “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” is the chilling effect on our first freedoms.

Nowhere is that more evident than in Andrews’ public response to the controversy.

Here is their response to the media. “The Chaplain’s Office retracted Mr. Perkins’ invitation after his recent public comments made many who planned to attend the event uncomfortable,” the statement read. “This was a local decision made by the Chaplain’s Office who wanted the luncheon to be inclusive for the entire base community. The Chaplain’s Office respects and defends Mr. Perkins’ right to express his opinions and regrets any inconvenience to him. We thank and respect him for his prior military service.”

The policy still stands, yet some among the military brass are already embracing the underlying message: inclusivity. While that sounds like a reasonable goal, it’s completely impossible. By rescinding my invitation, the base may have placated a few but insulted Bible-believing Christians across America. Sign the petition if you agree with me.

As Rep. Trent Franks (R-Ariz.) said, “If, in the name of inclusiveness, we throw out someone who is a Christian or has a view that might be a little bit different than Mr. Obama’s then we’ve dishonored the very service that fights to uphold and defend our Constitution.”

Overturning this military policy is a goal of radical activists because it stands in the way of their ultimate goal, the destruction of the Defense of Marriage Act and marriage laws in all 50 states.

Due to the nature of military culture and the chain of command, the men and women who serve are not free to speak publicly to defend themselves and the current policy. Will you speak for them?

Please sign the petition to tell Congress to keep the law that says homosexuality is incompatible with military service, and oppose efforts to use our armed forces to advance a sexual agenda.

Thank you for taking action today and God bless you.

So allowing gays and lesbians to be honest about who they are as they serve out nation threatens free speech? And I thought there was some commandment about not bearing false witness. Silly me! God bless you too Tony Perkins!

An Open Letter to Tony Perkins & Followers

Tony Perkins, the president of the anti-gay Family Research Council released the following statement in response to President Obama’s State of the Union Address:

“At a time of enormous economic challenge, two on-going wars in which Americans are fighting and increased terrorist threats to Americans at home, President Obama seems untethered from that reality as he called on Congress to force the military to allow open homosexuality. As a veteran of the Marine Corps, the timing of the President’s call in the midst of two wars shows that he is willing to jeopardize our nation’s security to advance the agenda of the radical homosexual lobby.

“The military is a warrior culture for a reason: Our service members wear the uniform to fight and win wars, not serve as liberal social policy guinea pigs. The sexual environment the President is seeking to impose upon the young men and women who serve this country is the antithesis of the successful warfighting culture and as such should be rejected.”

Well Mr. Perkins. Just in case you, and those who buy into your ignorance, are too stupid to realize this on your own, there were gay men in the Marines when you were serving. Just in case you’re too stupid to realize this, gay men and lesbian women serving in the military will not weaken, but rather strengthen our country’s defenses. Just in case you are too stupid to realize this on your own, the only “radical homosexual lobby” is called equality. Just in case you’re too stupid to recognize this fact, gay men and lesbians are typically stronger emotionally than most heterosexuals, as we have endured more verbal, physical and psychological abuse than your lilly-white privileged self will ever endure. Mr. Perkins, this is NOT some social experiment. The people you are talking about are human…no less human than you.

As far as your statement about the current economic situation, yes, I understand a great deal of your income is based upon the manifestation of intolerance and hate, and yes, if and when “homosexuals” are accepted into American society, your bank account will dwindle, just as Jerry Fawell’s did when the Civil Rights Movement took root and preaching segregation based on Biblical interpretations was no longer a viable source of income…you too will lose your vast income from preaching hate against the LGBT community. My advise, start saving for your rainy day.

Mr. Perkins, I would like to point out one more thing…the biggest “THREAT” to this country now, is the same that it always has been…discrimination and hate. Therefore, YOU ARE the biggest threat to this great nation! You should be locked up and the key should be tossed!

Creep of the Week: Tony Perkins

Unicorns. Yeti. The Loch Ness Monster. Bigfoot. UFOs. What do these things have in common? They’re all shrouded in mystery and folklore. Few have seen them, many have searched. Some exist only in grainy photographs emerging from the woods or lake or sky. Well, now we can add another creature of fantasy to the list thanks to Tony Perkins of the Family Research Council: gay senior citizens.

You see, on Oct. 21, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced plans to create a resource center for GLBT seniors. According to HHS, “The GLBT Resource Center will help community-based organizations understand the unique needs and concerns of older GLBT individuals and assist them in implementing programs for local service providers, including providing help to GLBT caregivers who are providing care for an older partner with health or other challenges.”

More at: Lesbian & Gay Times!

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Anti-Gay Activists React To Hate Crimes Bill Passage

And their reactions are true to form — full of all the same bald-faced lies we’ve heard before. Fortunately, this should be their second-to-last gasp. The last one will come when President Barack Obama signs the legislation into law. First up, Tony Perkins, of the Family “Research” Council:

Tony Perkins“In a slap to the face of our servicemen and women, they attached ‘hate crimes’ legislation to the final defense bill, forcing Congress to choose between expanding hate crimes or making our military go without. This hate crimes provision is part of a radical social agenda that could ultimately silence Christians and use the force of government to marginalize anyone whose faith is at odds with homosexuality. … We call on President Obama to veto this legislation which violates the principle of equal justice under the law and also infringes on the free speech rights of the American people.”

More at: Box Turtle Bulletin!

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