2008 Woodie Awards
Gay bashing official abuses power, position
Clint Waltman
Issue date: 3/13/08 Section: Opinion
A recent Youtube entry plays audio of Oklahoma State Rep. Sally Kern making a speech to 50 or so conservative constituents on March 8.
Read some excerpts from Kern's diatribe.
"Studies show, no society that has totally embraced homosexuality has lasted for more than, you know, a few decades. . ."
"I honestly think [homosexuality]'s the biggest threat our nation has, even more so than terrorism or Islam, which I think is a big threat."
"Gays are infiltrating city councils."
"One of my colleagues said, "We don't have a gay problem in our community…" Well you know what, that is so dumb. If you have cancer in your little toe, do you just say that I'm going to forget about it since the rest of you is fine? It spreads! This stuff is deadly, and it is spreading. It will destroy our young people, and it will destroy this nation."
There is more where that came from, but only so much of her vitriol can fit in one column.
Kern told the person who recorded her public tirade in secret, "shame on you."
But where does the real shame belong?
Even Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson apologized for alleging gays helped the Sept. 11 attacks happen. Kern's response when confronted? "I'm saying what I believe in."
She has vowed not to apologize and has told reporters she received a standing ovation from Oklahoma Republicans on Monday.
It almost seems futile to bring light to her lunacy. Apparently Kern's study of history glossed over Ancient Greece or Rome which lasted quite a bit longer than a few decades.
And although it would be interesting to hear why dear Sally thinks gays are worse than terrorists, the second statement is just as telling about her feelings about Muslims as it is about gays - she believes Islam is a "big threat" to our nation.
Her infiltration comment is eerily reminiscent of "We need breathing room," first coined by Adolf Hitler in Germany in 1938.
And she thinks the gays are a cancer.
Read some excerpts from Kern's diatribe.
"Studies show, no society that has totally embraced homosexuality has lasted for more than, you know, a few decades. . ."
"I honestly think [homosexuality]'s the biggest threat our nation has, even more so than terrorism or Islam, which I think is a big threat."
"Gays are infiltrating city councils."
"One of my colleagues said, "We don't have a gay problem in our community…" Well you know what, that is so dumb. If you have cancer in your little toe, do you just say that I'm going to forget about it since the rest of you is fine? It spreads! This stuff is deadly, and it is spreading. It will destroy our young people, and it will destroy this nation."
There is more where that came from, but only so much of her vitriol can fit in one column.
Kern told the person who recorded her public tirade in secret, "shame on you."
But where does the real shame belong?
Even Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson apologized for alleging gays helped the Sept. 11 attacks happen. Kern's response when confronted? "I'm saying what I believe in."
She has vowed not to apologize and has told reporters she received a standing ovation from Oklahoma Republicans on Monday.
It almost seems futile to bring light to her lunacy. Apparently Kern's study of history glossed over Ancient Greece or Rome which lasted quite a bit longer than a few decades.
And although it would be interesting to hear why dear Sally thinks gays are worse than terrorists, the second statement is just as telling about her feelings about Muslims as it is about gays - she believes Islam is a "big threat" to our nation.
Her infiltration comment is eerily reminiscent of "We need breathing room," first coined by Adolf Hitler in Germany in 1938.
And she thinks the gays are a cancer.
Viewing Comments 1 - 6 of 16
John Marcucci
posted 3/13/08 @ 9:32 AM CST
There are few things more nauseating than advocacy trying to pass itself off as journalism. The only abuse of power I see is a college newspaper being run by shrill, infantile radicals, supported by taxpayer dollars. (Continued…)
Rusty
posted 3/13/08 @ 12:02 PM CST
John,
"Liberals never let you down. When they cannot make a cogent argument...they result to name-calling."
I think it's plausible to say that by labeling Andrew with a stereotype (one loaded with negative connotations by years of vilification!), you have also resorted to name calling. (Continued…)
Josh Bourgeois
posted 3/13/08 @ 2:26 PM CST
Dear John,
I was brought up in a family of right-handed people. In spite of that fact, and the fact that society around me accomodates right-handed people, and the fact that I've tried to learn to do things with my right hand, it just doesn't come naturally to me. (Continued…)
Stu Roach
posted 3/13/08 @ 2:30 PM CST
No matter how the liberals try to spin it, i.e."it's simply an alternative life style," homosexuality is abnormal, deviant behavior. Open any illustrated human anatomy textbook. (Continued…)
Josh Bourgeois
Josh Bourgeois
posted 3/13/08 @ 2:48 PM CST
Dear John,
I almost forgot: the opinion section of any newspaper will hold opinions. It seems redundant to say this, but as it seems to have come as a shock to you, I felt it necessary to remind you of that fact. (Continued…)
Joel
posted 3/31/08 @ 5:05 AM CST
I'm an asshole.
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