The Gays can entertain us

A Gay and Lesbian marching band, The Lesbian and Gay Band Association, has been chosen to be in the inaugural parade.Obama said at the beginning of the planning for the inauguration, "I am honored to invite these talented groups and individuals to participate in the Inaugural Parade. These organizations embody the best of our nation's history, diversity and commitment to service."

The theme for President-elect Barack Obama’s inauguration is "A New Birth Of Freedom."

Freedom? Really. What an interesting theme considering when it comes to the delivery of the invocation (what’s up separation of church and state?), Obama has chosen a Californian preacher who brings over 20,000 parishioners to his church each Sunday while he diligently and passionately advocates against the rights of LGBTQ folks AND women. Reverend Rick Warren has compared Gay marriage to incest, rape, and pedophilia. He is also anti-choice, believing in banning the right of women to choose.

Fan-f-ing-tastic!

In response to Proposition 8 in California, Warren asked why should the definition of marriage be changed just for 2% of the population.

2%? Hmmm, I think it’s a bit more then that, and all the non-queer folks who also agree with gay marriage and then those who just don’t care. He also states that he can not be deemed as homophobic because of all the work he and his church have done for AIDS/HIV relief. IMHO this statement in itself is a homophobic one, AIDS is no longer just the “gay disease.”

So much for the new birth of freedom.

Some argue that this is Obama's plan to help reach out to the evangelical population, but as A.Serwer states, “Obama isn't a homophobe, but you gotta wonder how long the LGBTQ community has to wait before they get a president who thinks homophobia is unacceptable.”

Agreed.

What can we do?

Tell em what you think!parag.mehta@ptt.gov - Obama's LGBT liaison on the transition team

Here's some other places to take action:

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/107914679

http://www.eqca.org/siteapps/advocacy/ActionItem.aspx?c=kuLRJ9MRKrH&b=4025663&aid=11543

RIP Bettie Page

A legand passed away last night.

Bettie Page dies at 85

An icon who combined sexiness and fun.

From Bettie I found my love for cuban-heel stockings and thigh highs with backseems.

and that being sexy is freakin fun. And to really feel sexy, you should be enjoying it.

Nothing is sexier then a for-real smile.

Love you Bettie & Thank You

XMAS WTF?

I work in a place that says they respect the diversity of people and their cultures, ethnicities, religions, etc. And it's a place that should as we cater to a large variety of folks and maintain that they should respect each other as well.

But every year at this time I get mad as hell. When the Xmas decorations start going up, the christmas music playing in the halls, and there is a freakin tree around every corner.

I understand the need for stores to engage in the "holiday spirit" as I am sure it increases their sales. And even restaurants to have a "holiday special," sure. But why does a school need to have mistletoe and holy on every piece of trim and Bing Crosby crooning out of the MACs in the computer lab?

There are at least 3 other holidays celebrated by various cultures in December, and I'm sure dozens more. Why do I have to smell fake pine every time I pass the student lounge?

What’s even more frustrating is the fact that they don't even see what the problem is! I think if you are going to "celebrate" one holiday, you better celebrate them all, or decorate for none at all. Diversity training is much needed in December!

And I'm not a total scrooge, I do some winter decorations in my home, but it's my home, not a public place that cultivates the education of students. Students from diverse backgrounds. Even some students who (shocking!) don’t celebrate xmas.

If someone suggests secret santa I am going straight to HR.