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Using Religion Like A Noose |
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| Using Religion Like A Noose | ||
| Commentary by Ken Schram, KOMO TV
Who would use religion like a noose? Who would transform piety and faith into an ugly weapon that could be used to choke off the breath of justice and civil rights? Ill tell you who: 23 Republicans and 2 Democrats. Youll find these 25 sanctimonious hypocrites in the State Senate, where theyre willing to keep discrimination alive so long as the target is the dreaded homosexual. It means that landlords can continue to legally deny gays and lesbians a place to live. It means employers still dont have to give them a job. Speaking from one side of their mouths, these 25 holier-than-thou elected officials say they voted against the Gay Civil Rights measure because its what God expects of them. Speaking from the other side of their mouths, they speak of how its what the people of their districts want them to do. Please, let me see the directive from God that specifies how homosexuals should be stripped of dignity and basic human consideration. And Im eager to learn which citizens of this state want their family members, friends and neighbors subjected to bigotry and discrimination. Twenty-three Republicans and 2 Democrats: 25 spiteful demigods who see religion as a tool to socially and economically bludgeon people with. Ken Schram is a longtime commentator with KOMO-TV and advocate for fairness. You can send thanks to him for this commentary at kenschram@komo4news. |
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 GENERAL GAYETY Leslie Robinson |
 NOT THINKING STRAIGHT Madelyn Arnold |
 LESBIAN NOTIONS Paula Martinac |
