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	<title>Comments on: Gays, child molesters, atheists and Oscar</title>
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		<title>By: LittleDavid</title>
		<link>http://bearingdrift.com/2009/02/24/gays-child-molesters-atheists-and-oscar/#comment-13791</link>
		<dc:creator>LittleDavid</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:01:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Britt,

I also think everyone has a right to privacy.  What you do in the privacy of your bedroom should be between you and your partner(s), as long as it is between consenting adults.

However this is not enough to satisfy gays.  They will not settle for tolerance, they demand public encouragement.

As for the half finished drink I was not referring to myself.  Unfortunately for me I was never that sexually attractive to women to get that lucky.

I do not think the sexual promiscuity evident in the male homosexual community is really a subculture, I think it is part of the larger culture.  Buy yourself a CB radio and listen in on what goes on at some of the interstate rest areas even in the Bible belt.  A male homosexual who engages in sex with multiple partners in the homosexual community is judged to be a stud just like in the heterosexual community.  However the heterosexual stud at least has some difficulty finding a willing partner.  However the homosexual stud has no difficulty engaging in sex with multiple partners night after night after night because his desired partner is a dog when it comes to sex just like he is.  I sometimes wonder if these strangers ever even bother to exchange first names before they go into action.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Britt,</p>
<p>I also think everyone has a right to privacy.  What you do in the privacy of your bedroom should be between you and your partner(s), as long as it is between consenting adults.</p>
<p>However this is not enough to satisfy gays.  They will not settle for tolerance, they demand public encouragement.</p>
<p>As for the half finished drink I was not referring to myself.  Unfortunately for me I was never that sexually attractive to women to get that lucky.</p>
<p>I do not think the sexual promiscuity evident in the male homosexual community is really a subculture, I think it is part of the larger culture.  Buy yourself a CB radio and listen in on what goes on at some of the interstate rest areas even in the Bible belt.  A male homosexual who engages in sex with multiple partners in the homosexual community is judged to be a stud just like in the heterosexual community.  However the heterosexual stud at least has some difficulty finding a willing partner.  However the homosexual stud has no difficulty engaging in sex with multiple partners night after night after night because his desired partner is a dog when it comes to sex just like he is.  I sometimes wonder if these strangers ever even bother to exchange first names before they go into action.</p>
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		<title>By: Brian Kirwin</title>
		<link>http://bearingdrift.com/2009/02/24/gays-child-molesters-atheists-and-oscar/#comment-13783</link>
		<dc:creator>Brian Kirwin</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:27:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I just want to note that I said nothing derogatory about gay people, despite frequent and not-so-public accusations to the contrary I&#039;ve received in the past 24 hours.

The fact is that people by overwhelming majorities oppose gay marriage, even in intensely liberal states like California, and these Oscar winners chose to mock the American people with the Academy cheering along.  

It certainly should not be news that the Hollywood community has long championed things that are offensive to an overwhelming majority of Americans, but the second someone points that out, they demand that person be silenced due to their being offended. 

It&#039;s that amazing double standard, that they are free to offend anyone, but the second that they are the offended one, others must be silenced, that I was, rather brilliantly, demonstrating in this regard.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I just want to note that I said nothing derogatory about gay people, despite frequent and not-so-public accusations to the contrary I&#8217;ve received in the past 24 hours.</p>
<p>The fact is that people by overwhelming majorities oppose gay marriage, even in intensely liberal states like California, and these Oscar winners chose to mock the American people with the Academy cheering along.  </p>
<p>It certainly should not be news that the Hollywood community has long championed things that are offensive to an overwhelming majority of Americans, but the second someone points that out, they demand that person be silenced due to their being offended. </p>
<p>It&#8217;s that amazing double standard, that they are free to offend anyone, but the second that they are the offended one, others must be silenced, that I was, rather brilliantly, demonstrating in this regard.</p>
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		<title>By: Britt Howard</title>
		<link>http://bearingdrift.com/2009/02/24/gays-child-molesters-atheists-and-oscar/#comment-13777</link>
		<dc:creator>Britt Howard</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 03:45:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&quot;Males are real dogs when it comes to sexuality. They engage in sex on the first date when the first encounter on the first date is a half finished drink left on the bar. &quot; -Little David

Some males. I was never like that. I test the water before diving in. 

Yea, I have heard someone state something like what you did regarding std transmission rates. The form of sex would contribute to that but, also a driven subculture in the gay community that relishes rebellion and thrives on the excitement of multiple partners. Private apartments aren&#039;t good enough for these guys, they gotta do it in public restrooms or in public parks. They give gays a bad name. It gives politicians reason to uphold laws that hurt straights that keep their business indoors.

Eventhough the overturning of the Texas State sodomy law overturned ours, I think it is still a felony to have oral or anal sex in public. The public part was not struck down. That should be against the law and enforced but, still a career ending felony is a bit harsh. At least the vast majority of Virginia are no longer unconvicted felons. Prior to the overturning of the sodomy laws, even if you were married and had oral sex in the privacy of your own home, that was a felony. Bob McDonnell liked it that way.  Never understood his reasoning.

The self-destructive subculture combined with the type of sex is what is responsible for the larger transmission rates. Even if it is the majority LD, I can&#039;t understand condemning the non-guilty responsible people that happen to be gay for what other gays do.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#8220;Males are real dogs when it comes to sexuality. They engage in sex on the first date when the first encounter on the first date is a half finished drink left on the bar. &#8221; -Little David</p>
<p>Some males. I was never like that. I test the water before diving in. </p>
<p>Yea, I have heard someone state something like what you did regarding std transmission rates. The form of sex would contribute to that but, also a driven subculture in the gay community that relishes rebellion and thrives on the excitement of multiple partners. Private apartments aren&#8217;t good enough for these guys, they gotta do it in public restrooms or in public parks. They give gays a bad name. It gives politicians reason to uphold laws that hurt straights that keep their business indoors.</p>
<p>Eventhough the overturning of the Texas State sodomy law overturned ours, I think it is still a felony to have oral or anal sex in public. The public part was not struck down. That should be against the law and enforced but, still a career ending felony is a bit harsh. At least the vast majority of Virginia are no longer unconvicted felons. Prior to the overturning of the sodomy laws, even if you were married and had oral sex in the privacy of your own home, that was a felony. Bob McDonnell liked it that way.  Never understood his reasoning.</p>
<p>The self-destructive subculture combined with the type of sex is what is responsible for the larger transmission rates. Even if it is the majority LD, I can&#8217;t understand condemning the non-guilty responsible people that happen to be gay for what other gays do.</p>
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		<title>By: LittleDavid</title>
		<link>http://bearingdrift.com/2009/02/24/gays-child-molesters-atheists-and-oscar/#comment-13770</link>
		<dc:creator>LittleDavid</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 01:28:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Britt,

However all diseases, including sexually transmitted diseases, are becoming tolerant of all the antibiotics we have available.  Our medical researchers are finding it more difficult to come up with new medicines.

Male sex with male activity is leading to increased transmission of sexually transmitted diseases.  Even proclaimed heterosexuals sometimes engage in homosexuality because of the thrill of being extra naughty.

Males are real dogs when it comes to sexuality.  They engage in sex on the first date when the first encounter on the first date is a half finished drink left on the bar.  This type of sexuality should not be encouraged.

While you might state that not all homosexuals should not be thus judged, the facts prove that homosexuals suffer from sexually transmitted diseases at a far larger rate then society as a whole.  I do not think it is too far a leap of logic to conclude that the none promiscuous male homosexual male is the exception and not the rule.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Britt,</p>
<p>However all diseases, including sexually transmitted diseases, are becoming tolerant of all the antibiotics we have available.  Our medical researchers are finding it more difficult to come up with new medicines.</p>
<p>Male sex with male activity is leading to increased transmission of sexually transmitted diseases.  Even proclaimed heterosexuals sometimes engage in homosexuality because of the thrill of being extra naughty.</p>
<p>Males are real dogs when it comes to sexuality.  They engage in sex on the first date when the first encounter on the first date is a half finished drink left on the bar.  This type of sexuality should not be encouraged.</p>
<p>While you might state that not all homosexuals should not be thus judged, the facts prove that homosexuals suffer from sexually transmitted diseases at a far larger rate then society as a whole.  I do not think it is too far a leap of logic to conclude that the none promiscuous male homosexual male is the exception and not the rule.</p>
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		<title>By: Britt Howard</title>
		<link>http://bearingdrift.com/2009/02/24/gays-child-molesters-atheists-and-oscar/#comment-13769</link>
		<dc:creator>Britt Howard</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:28:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Lol, Little David I&#039;m not advocating alternative life styles. Maybe I&#039;m more tolerant of people being different so long that they don&#039;t injure others. (Not every gay (or straight) is a STD spreading slut)

For the record, if you look through all the tobacco posts, you will see that I see the ban as an attack on property rights. I&#039;m on your side with that one.

I certainly don&#039;t decry traditonal morality. I also agree that rules were made back in ancient times for the better of society and humankind. Homosexuality would logically be frowned upon much as masturbation was. The fact is, back then man needed to be fruitful and multiply. Now getting food, preventing disease, and other modern benefits will likely ensure that your children will live to old age. Does that change things? Maybe, maybe not.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Lol, Little David I&#8217;m not advocating alternative life styles. Maybe I&#8217;m more tolerant of people being different so long that they don&#8217;t injure others. (Not every gay (or straight) is a STD spreading slut)</p>
<p>For the record, if you look through all the tobacco posts, you will see that I see the ban as an attack on property rights. I&#8217;m on your side with that one.</p>
<p>I certainly don&#8217;t decry traditonal morality. I also agree that rules were made back in ancient times for the better of society and humankind. Homosexuality would logically be frowned upon much as masturbation was. The fact is, back then man needed to be fruitful and multiply. Now getting food, preventing disease, and other modern benefits will likely ensure that your children will live to old age. Does that change things? Maybe, maybe not.</p>
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		<title>By: LittleDavid</title>
		<link>http://bearingdrift.com/2009/02/24/gays-child-molesters-atheists-and-oscar/#comment-13767</link>
		<dc:creator>LittleDavid</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:15:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Britt Howard,

My own experience in sexuality serves only to prove (from one person&#039;s experiences) that sexual desires can be channeled into that which is healthy for society.

Homosexual practices are unhealthy for society.  They lead, due to no limits on male sexual practices, to increased levels of sexually transmitted diseases.  These are the facts.

Some people decry the adherence to traditional morality.  But those that taught the traditional morality in ancient times were not stupid.  While they might not have been as learned, they were not stupid.  From their observations, in their time, homosexuality was wrong.  Now we know more.  And still we can observe that male sex with male practices threatens our species.

But I guess you are going to insist that there is more threat to our species from me putting a cigarette to my mouth then there is from a male putting a penis to his mouth?  Facts prove otherwise.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Britt Howard,</p>
<p>My own experience in sexuality serves only to prove (from one person&#8217;s experiences) that sexual desires can be channeled into that which is healthy for society.</p>
<p>Homosexual practices are unhealthy for society.  They lead, due to no limits on male sexual practices, to increased levels of sexually transmitted diseases.  These are the facts.</p>
<p>Some people decry the adherence to traditional morality.  But those that taught the traditional morality in ancient times were not stupid.  While they might not have been as learned, they were not stupid.  From their observations, in their time, homosexuality was wrong.  Now we know more.  And still we can observe that male sex with male practices threatens our species.</p>
<p>But I guess you are going to insist that there is more threat to our species from me putting a cigarette to my mouth then there is from a male putting a penis to his mouth?  Facts prove otherwise.</p>
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		<title>By: Britt Howard</title>
		<link>http://bearingdrift.com/2009/02/24/gays-child-molesters-atheists-and-oscar/#comment-13764</link>
		<dc:creator>Britt Howard</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 22:51:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>OK, I guess I was wrong about Utah. That&#039;s a good thing I guess.

Still, my point remains. When we do get &quot;gay marriage&quot; you will be siding with me saying that govt. shouldn&#039;t be invovled with marriage at all.

If people want to say their married. Why would I care? If they have a contracted union that is similiar to marriage why is it a problem? Especially if it is monogamous.

Fortunately, Little David you found yourself attracted to human beings. Inanimate objects are unable to consent as competent parties. Therefore, you can&#039;t marry what ever object you used to find .......interesting. That would just be labeled as masturbation not a relationship. Running around naked is just exhibitionism.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>OK, I guess I was wrong about Utah. That&#8217;s a good thing I guess.</p>
<p>Still, my point remains. When we do get &#8220;gay marriage&#8221; you will be siding with me saying that govt. shouldn&#8217;t be invovled with marriage at all.</p>
<p>If people want to say their married. Why would I care? If they have a contracted union that is similiar to marriage why is it a problem? Especially if it is monogamous.</p>
<p>Fortunately, Little David you found yourself attracted to human beings. Inanimate objects are unable to consent as competent parties. Therefore, you can&#8217;t marry what ever object you used to find &#8230;&#8230;.interesting. That would just be labeled as masturbation not a relationship. Running around naked is just exhibitionism.</p>
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		<title>By: LittleDavid</title>
		<link>http://bearingdrift.com/2009/02/24/gays-child-molesters-atheists-and-oscar/#comment-13763</link>
		<dc:creator>LittleDavid</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 22:32:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Brian,

Nope.  My sexual member is big enough to keep my wife happy.  If she thinks it is too small she knows enough to keep her opinion to herself.  Grin.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Brian,</p>
<p>Nope.  My sexual member is big enough to keep my wife happy.  If she thinks it is too small she knows enough to keep her opinion to herself.  Grin.</p>
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		<title>By: Brian Kirwin</title>
		<link>http://bearingdrift.com/2009/02/24/gays-child-molesters-atheists-and-oscar/#comment-13762</link>
		<dc:creator>Brian Kirwin</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 22:23:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&quot;When I was an adolescent I enjoyed (the sexual thrill) getting naked in front of anyone&quot;

Was that how you got your nickname?


(sorry....had to)</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#8220;When I was an adolescent I enjoyed (the sexual thrill) getting naked in front of anyone&#8221;</p>
<p>Was that how you got your nickname?</p>
<p>(sorry&#8230;.had to)</p>
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		<title>By: LittleDavid</title>
		<link>http://bearingdrift.com/2009/02/24/gays-child-molesters-atheists-and-oscar/#comment-13758</link>
		<dc:creator>LittleDavid</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 22:12:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Mark,

Why does the left hate individual freedom and liberty so much?  Why did the left increase taxes on my tobacco?

Seems to me the increase rates of suicide amongst kids is not because all of the kids committing suicide are gay.  I&#039;m heterosexual because I was taught to be that way.  When I was an adolescent I enjoyed (the sexual thrill) getting naked in front of anyone.  The problem is with those of you insisting we send conflicting signals to our children.

Better then half of our society still knows it is wrong to be gay.  Even if one day we are in minority we are going to still continue to exercise our freedom of expression to smile and shake our heads no when confronted with the flaming f-word.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mark,</p>
<p>Why does the left hate individual freedom and liberty so much?  Why did the left increase taxes on my tobacco?</p>
<p>Seems to me the increase rates of suicide amongst kids is not because all of the kids committing suicide are gay.  I&#8217;m heterosexual because I was taught to be that way.  When I was an adolescent I enjoyed (the sexual thrill) getting naked in front of anyone.  The problem is with those of you insisting we send conflicting signals to our children.</p>
<p>Better then half of our society still knows it is wrong to be gay.  Even if one day we are in minority we are going to still continue to exercise our freedom of expression to smile and shake our heads no when confronted with the flaming f-word.</p>
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		<title>By: Brian Kirwin</title>
		<link>http://bearingdrift.com/2009/02/24/gays-child-molesters-atheists-and-oscar/#comment-13757</link>
		<dc:creator>Brian Kirwin</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 22:07:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Mark, it was Hollywood that was trying to tell the rest of the country what is right and what is wrong.  Did you even read my post?

Unless you are saying that Sean Penn and Bill Maher are &quot;the right&quot;</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mark, it was Hollywood that was trying to tell the rest of the country what is right and what is wrong.  Did you even read my post?</p>
<p>Unless you are saying that Sean Penn and Bill Maher are &#8220;the right&#8221;</p>
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		<title>By: Mark</title>
		<link>http://bearingdrift.com/2009/02/24/gays-child-molesters-atheists-and-oscar/#comment-13756</link>
		<dc:creator>Mark</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 22:01:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Why does the right hate individual freedom and liberty so much?  Why do they hate civil rights and civil liberties?  Why are they always trying to tell the rest of the country what is right and what is wrong - and why all citizens must bow to their superior point of view?  Why is the right always trying to suppress dissent and disagreement?

Gay and lesbian children are at among the highest risk for suicide of any groups in our nation - thanks to folks like you.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why does the right hate individual freedom and liberty so much?  Why do they hate civil rights and civil liberties?  Why are they always trying to tell the rest of the country what is right and what is wrong &#8211; and why all citizens must bow to their superior point of view?  Why is the right always trying to suppress dissent and disagreement?</p>
<p>Gay and lesbian children are at among the highest risk for suicide of any groups in our nation &#8211; thanks to folks like you.</p>
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		<title>By: LittleDavid</title>
		<link>http://bearingdrift.com/2009/02/24/gays-child-molesters-atheists-and-oscar/#comment-13753</link>
		<dc:creator>LittleDavid</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:38:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Even lesbians have been trying to distance themselves from male homosexuals in response to that homosexuality is a public health threat.

Lesbians are quick to point out that the increased percentages of sexually transmitted diseases (STD&#039;s) from the homosexual community is only because of MSM (male sex with male) sexual encounters.

I think the lesbians have a point.  Lesbians as a group probably suffer at even a decreased level of STD&#039;s then even the heterosexual community.  However when the men are included in the larger group of homosexuals the instances dwarf society at large.

Unfortunately we are not free to discriminate against male homosexuals while only giving our approval to lesbians.  That would be called gender discrimination.  Besides, if society ever said it was OK to be a lesbian, how could us heterosexual men ever get even one woman to ever, ever agree to marry us men?  How could we men get the women to put with us if they are offered a better alternative?

For the sake of society, for the sake of evolution and random joining of genes (all the lesbians are going to choose blonde haired blue eyed Norwegians for artificial insemination) we must  continue to encourage monogamous heterosexual relationships.

By the way.  I am heterosexual because I was TAUGHT to be heterosexual.  As a young male adolescent I remember having sexual desires for inanimate objects.  It was only because I was taught to channel my sexual desires towards females (the healthy choice) that I am heterosexual today.

It is not OK to be gay.  And if the MSM (male sex with male) crowd does not get their act together on sexually transmitted diseases we may even have to end our tolerance and start returning to throwing their butts in jail.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Even lesbians have been trying to distance themselves from male homosexuals in response to that homosexuality is a public health threat.</p>
<p>Lesbians are quick to point out that the increased percentages of sexually transmitted diseases (STD&#8217;s) from the homosexual community is only because of MSM (male sex with male) sexual encounters.</p>
<p>I think the lesbians have a point.  Lesbians as a group probably suffer at even a decreased level of STD&#8217;s then even the heterosexual community.  However when the men are included in the larger group of homosexuals the instances dwarf society at large.</p>
<p>Unfortunately we are not free to discriminate against male homosexuals while only giving our approval to lesbians.  That would be called gender discrimination.  Besides, if society ever said it was OK to be a lesbian, how could us heterosexual men ever get even one woman to ever, ever agree to marry us men?  How could we men get the women to put with us if they are offered a better alternative?</p>
<p>For the sake of society, for the sake of evolution and random joining of genes (all the lesbians are going to choose blonde haired blue eyed Norwegians for artificial insemination) we must  continue to encourage monogamous heterosexual relationships.</p>
<p>By the way.  I am heterosexual because I was TAUGHT to be heterosexual.  As a young male adolescent I remember having sexual desires for inanimate objects.  It was only because I was taught to channel my sexual desires towards females (the healthy choice) that I am heterosexual today.</p>
<p>It is not OK to be gay.  And if the MSM (male sex with male) crowd does not get their act together on sexually transmitted diseases we may even have to end our tolerance and start returning to throwing their butts in jail.</p>
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		<title>By: Brian Kirwin</title>
		<link>http://bearingdrift.com/2009/02/24/gays-child-molesters-atheists-and-oscar/#comment-13751</link>
		<dc:creator>Brian Kirwin</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:03:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Joel, if you&#039;re deeply offended by the grouping, talk to the Academy Awards folks.  They&#039;re the ones who grouped them.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Joel, if you&#8217;re deeply offended by the grouping, talk to the Academy Awards folks.  They&#8217;re the ones who grouped them.</p>
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		<title>By: Joel McDonald</title>
		<link>http://bearingdrift.com/2009/02/24/gays-child-molesters-atheists-and-oscar/#comment-13749</link>
		<dc:creator>Joel McDonald</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:57:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Brian...I&#039;m disappointed in you. I really am. First I was angry, but now I&#039;m just disappointed. While you&#039;re entitled to your opinions, which I respect; you&#039;re not entitled to your own facts, and you crossed the line here.

As mentioned, Penn never said anything was wrong with heterosexual marriage; only that denying equal rights to all people, as in the case of denying same-sex marriages, is wrong. It&#039;s akin to slavery, the prohibition of women&#039;s right to vote, and separate water fountains for the races. Our society cannot look back on those eras without feeling some shame for the misconceptions of those who came before us.

While I know you&#039;ve built your reputation on spinning perception and twisting words, I really wish you knew where to stop.

And your title? I may be gay, but I am not a child molester, atheist, nor have I ever won an Oscar (yet). Not only am I deeply offended by this grouping, especially in regard to &quot;child molesters&quot;, I am personally hurt. I know it wasn&#039;t your intention to call homosexuals child molesters, but it still hurts.

At some point, the leaders of our nation are going to have to realize that barring same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, and actually protect the rights of the minority. After all, that&#039;s why we have a Democratic Republic; it&#039;s it not? To protect the nation from the whims of the majority? To prevent the rights of the minority from being trampled? When did we lose sight of this? How long does it take a nation to learn from the mistakes of their past, and correct the ones they are currently making?

Your post was a rant about Hollywood, not about me; but it&#039;s also representative of the attitude of those who fight against equality. In a different time period, you would have fought against emancipation, women&#039;s sufferance, or civil rights for African Americans...and that disappoints me.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Brian&#8230;I&#8217;m disappointed in you. I really am. First I was angry, but now I&#8217;m just disappointed. While you&#8217;re entitled to your opinions, which I respect; you&#8217;re not entitled to your own facts, and you crossed the line here.</p>
<p>As mentioned, Penn never said anything was wrong with heterosexual marriage; only that denying equal rights to all people, as in the case of denying same-sex marriages, is wrong. It&#8217;s akin to slavery, the prohibition of women&#8217;s right to vote, and separate water fountains for the races. Our society cannot look back on those eras without feeling some shame for the misconceptions of those who came before us.</p>
<p>While I know you&#8217;ve built your reputation on spinning perception and twisting words, I really wish you knew where to stop.</p>
<p>And your title? I may be gay, but I am not a child molester, atheist, nor have I ever won an Oscar (yet). Not only am I deeply offended by this grouping, especially in regard to &#8220;child molesters&#8221;, I am personally hurt. I know it wasn&#8217;t your intention to call homosexuals child molesters, but it still hurts.</p>
<p>At some point, the leaders of our nation are going to have to realize that barring same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, and actually protect the rights of the minority. After all, that&#8217;s why we have a Democratic Republic; it&#8217;s it not? To protect the nation from the whims of the majority? To prevent the rights of the minority from being trampled? When did we lose sight of this? How long does it take a nation to learn from the mistakes of their past, and correct the ones they are currently making?</p>
<p>Your post was a rant about Hollywood, not about me; but it&#8217;s also representative of the attitude of those who fight against equality. In a different time period, you would have fought against emancipation, women&#8217;s sufferance, or civil rights for African Americans&#8230;and that disappoints me.</p>
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