tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3710553959634186223.post7860516491833141831..comments2023-10-15T06:37:36.880-08:00Comments on Bent Alaska: No "Dead Queers" means No Discrimination: opponents of Ordinance 64E. Rosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14476036105493103595noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3710553959634186223.post-78125289899148772642009-08-17T21:52:55.648-08:002009-08-17T21:52:55.648-08:00email sent to Debbie Ossiander:
Hi Debbie,
As re...email sent to Debbie Ossiander:<br /><br />Hi Debbie,<br /><br />As retired ASD teachers, we have seen young children calling their classmates "gay" or "fag" frequently. It always became a teachable moment for us - to teach tolerance, even though we were paid to teach music. We believe that Mayor Sullivan has taken Anchorage in the wrong direction with his veto. A few things to consider:<br /><br />1) Recently, a young couple filmed themselves attacking a defenseless, native man on an Anchorage street. I also recall vividly when a former West High hockey player beat a native to death with a hockey stick in an Anchorage alley years ago. It is only a matter of time before the same sort of thing happens with a gay, lesbian or transgender individual as the victim. The Mayor's veto seems to give tacit approval to that kind of behavior - it's OK to discriminate in Anchorage.<br /><br />2) The opposition, once again, seems to be lead by "Dr." Jerry Prevo. He is a wealthy, powerful man who likes to judge others and put on a show. My Bible talks about how it's easier for a camel to fit through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God. It talks about leaving Judgement up to God, and praying alone in a room with the door closed rather than on the temple steps. And it summarizes Old Testament law with two simple commandments - love God, and love your neighbor. I can't help but think that there should be NO restrictions on that neighbor we are to love. The "forest" is unconditional love. The "trees" are isolated Bible verses, often taken out of context. We need to be able to view the forrest without being distracted by those trees. Question - If Christ came back tomorrow, would "Dr." Prevo even recognize Him?<br /><br />3) Four years ago we were in Haines in early September and a large cruise ship was in town. We noticed the streets were crowded with passengers from the ship and they were nearly all men. It quickly became apparent that it was a gay cruise. The small shops in Haines were doing a thriving business. My friends who are gay or lesbian are intelligent people with good jobs who travel and spend money. The word will get out across the country that Anchorage turned down a Gay rights ordinance, and there will be a negative reaction. Well healed tourists will seek other travel destinations where they will be welcome. Do we want to restrict our tourist trade in the current economy by allowing the defeat of an ordinance which protects a minority and harms no one?<br /><br />We hope you make the right decision when the vote to override takes place.<br /><br />Regards,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com