Gay Marriage By Any Other Name (part 2)
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| Gay Marriage By Any Other Name (part 2) |
| 12.09.04 (7:47 pm) [edit] |
Setting the mood for this day's blog...
Date: Thu, 09 Dec 2004 09:42:40 -0800
From: Wont Western
To: jqueerwit@gay-bible.gro, 4democracystephanie@yahoo .com, identpres@sf4democracy.com
Subject: Re: Here's my first draft (Zeke)
Hi Zeke,
Thanks for sending that along. While personally I agree with some of what
you wrote, unfortunately, it needs considerable editing before I would
consider sending it to the press on behalf of the organization.
First and foremost, San Francisco for Democracy is not in the practice of
adopting or publishing positions on any one particular issue. Declaring
that we are 100% in support of gay marriage - when it has never been
discussed or voted upon by our membership - is simply not a valid
statement. If you want the organization to adopt this position, you'll
need to a) join as a member; b) bring it up to be voted upon at a
membership meeting. (We have previously decided on several occasions not
to adopt policy positions on issues such as housing and the hotel strike -
rather, we make information and activism opportunities available to our
members so they can personally get involved in these issues.)
Second, the piece has an overwhelmingly negative tone. It bashes Democrats
left and right, many of whom our members feel neutral or positive about
(such as Barney Frank and Bill Clinton). Our organization is not likely to
suddenly go from endorsing John Kerry to "decrying" him over one particular
issue.
Also, for something like this to get published, it needs to be a) a lot
shorter, and b) in response to something printed in a particular paper.
Finally, we're actually an independent 501c4 organization, not a chapter of
Democracy for America. You might want to check out the FAQ on our website
- sf4democracy.com/main/faqs.asp - which explains that distinction.
- Wont
Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2004 21:54:40 -0800
From: Jehovah's Queer Witness
To: Wont Western
Subject: Re: Here's my first draft (Zeke)
Quoting Wont Western :
Thanks for sending that along. While personally I agree with some of what you wrote, unfortunately, it needs considerable editing before I would consider sending it to the press on behalf of the organization.
What can I say? I had a FABulous time composing it, A verycreative force that triggered insomnia--as it usually does. I only write truth...if it seems harsh to you, I suggest you compare this to the harshness of real homophobia that breathes down our queer backs every single moment...and we are being targeted big time by politico bigwigs...on all parts of the spectrum, which includes of course Democrats.
And if it still seems harsh, then perhaps you ought to consider your own blinders, and willfull ignorance of a most heinous and growing oppression.
I am so ashamed of you.
But hey, if ya don't like it, ya don't like it! And I'm NOT going to try to intrude my timely opinions in a mound of homophobic resistance. I'm not even gonna bother coming back, or participate in any way, with Democracy for America...which really should be called "Demokracy fer Amerika (except for the faggots)."
What is sorely needed is a political movement that is both vigorous and positive about gay people. Duh! How bad does it have to get for us fags, for you to roll up your sleeves and help us beat back the Beast?
I have made my presence known to various groups around The City. You know where I am, so if you ever need my help, just say the word. I'm sure you will; I'm sure you will. But it will come with a great price of sorrow. That is what happens to "good" folk who persist in allowing great evil to have its way, even after becoming fully conscious of its actions.
Wow! Wow! Wow! This is hilarious. I think I'll incorporate this badinage in tommorow night's open mic. I'll have the audience falling off their chairs in laughter. Why don't you show up, and bring a friend or two? 8pm, 3 Dollar Bill Cafe (in the LGBT Center; or do you shun setting your breeder foot in there?), 1800 Market St. (& Octavia). $1-5 donation requested to support the Cafe, but if you're broke, no problem, we understand.
Woof! Too many hetero dogs in the way, between me and My Biscuit!
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"Many are called but few are chosen;
Step right up for your lederhosen."
- Big Gay Brother [ gay-bible.org ]
--finis (for now)
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