tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727765.post114444662589441677..comments2023-10-08T06:04:09.896-07:00Comments on Politics and Religion: Get a Room!Chiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07972876880559981372noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727765.post-1145212561523819172006-04-16T11:36:00.000-07:002006-04-16T11:36:00.000-07:00I shouldn't compare one form of sexuality to anoth...I shouldn't compare one form of sexuality to another, but dig for less apposite examples?<BR/><BR/>That's an interesting theory. <BR/><BR/>I'm still trying to figure out if California is really pushing for gay activism in textbooks which will further degrade public education in the United States. By that I mean public high school kids are the sort of people you see on Jay Leno's street interviews. <BR/><BR/>I think one should be able to find Russia on a map before putting even more political indoctrination into the schools.<BR/><BR/>I already made it clear that in the ordinary course of writing history sexual orientation should be clear, "SO, or public statements."<BR/><BR/>It looks to me like California plans to drop what's probably already a two-page section on WWII to satisfy yet another special interest group.<BR/><BR/>Really, is there any shortage of information about homosexuality in California? Is it that backwards and repressive? I'm not referring to conservative voices or military recruiters, mind you.Chiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07972876880559981372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727765.post-1145200495867763732006-04-16T08:14:00.000-07:002006-04-16T08:14:00.000-07:00i have to agree with AI. you should not be compari...i have to agree with AI. you should not be comparing gays to straights, but to other minority groups who are discriminated against on the basis of an immutable characteristic (stupid law school training). as such, they are comparable to black people, women and such. the idea is that kids look in books and ask "What did people like me do for this country?" and if they're gay, they can find now out. nobody asks, though, "What did straight white men like me do for this country?" cos that's already covered.Forsoothsayerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02765993032234113659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727765.post-1144805135593782152006-04-11T18:25:00.000-07:002006-04-11T18:25:00.000-07:00oops. should have signed that anon post.it's gray...oops. should have signed that anon post.<BR/><BR/>it's graypAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727765.post-1144805073095704412006-04-11T18:24:00.000-07:002006-04-11T18:24:00.000-07:00chip, it's 9:20 pm EST April 11. Please go back t...chip, it's 9:20 pm EST April 11. Please go back to LGF and read my post here.<BR/><BR/>http://littlegreenfootballs.com/weblog/?entry=20056#c0090<BR/><BR/>Then read post #98 from buckeye abroad. He's in GermanyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727765.post-1144699345823690912006-04-10T13:02:00.000-07:002006-04-10T13:02:00.000-07:00What does "open sexuality" have to do with recogni...What does "open sexuality" have to do with recognizing contributions by an often ignored segment of the community? <BR/><BR/>Your original point if I am reading it correctly, questions why it is neccessary for ones orientation to be included in historical references. I would agree that in a perfect world it would not be required. However we are far from a perfect world.<BR/><BR/>Americas cultural acceptance of homosexuality has a long way to go until gays and lesbians are treated as equal to their straight counterparts. Because that is currently not the case, invisibility then denies the contributions based on exactly what shouldn't matter ~ orientation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727765.post-1144476779800991042006-04-07T23:12:00.000-07:002006-04-07T23:12:00.000-07:00I respect your point of view chip, its a perfectly...I respect your point of view chip, its a perfectly valid position.<BR/><BR/>I kinda feel bad, even at the age of 27 I still embarrass myself with public affection with my gf.<BR/><BR/>What can I say... my mom was a woostock hippie! It rubs off :)Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02660839325281160754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727765.post-1144473341628768262006-04-07T22:15:00.000-07:002006-04-07T22:15:00.000-07:00Jordan,Good points. I should have gone on to expl...Jordan,<BR/><BR/>Good points. I should have gone on to explain that "open" sexuality of any kind, and the military, don't fit in my mind. If it's off-base, off-duty, it's nobody's business, IMO. <BR/><BR/>I apply the "get a room" standard to any sort of "open" sexuality, including teenagers giving each other tonsil examinations while waiting in line for a movie. <BR/><BR/>Maybe I'm a prude, but I don't think so. I'm not a bonobo either.Chiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07972876880559981372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727765.post-1144469486497899962006-04-07T21:11:00.000-07:002006-04-07T21:11:00.000-07:00Israel has had openly gay military generals for ye...Israel has had openly gay military generals for years! And I don't think I have to remind you how tough Israel's military is... which is especially impressive considering us Jews are not exactly known for our brute strength :)<BR/><BR/>Personally, I think this is fine. Homosexuality is not a threat to America, and just want a little acceptance. If anything, the fact that terrorists hate them so much should make them natural alies to us straight boring types!Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02660839325281160754noreply@blogger.com