The only gay agenda is fairness
After reading Emmit Lehman’s Fence Post entry entitled “Marriage founded on biology, history” in the June 10 Daily Herald, I just had to comment on the glaring holes in his logic and the alleged facts he presents.
First of all, who would have thought there would be folks who still perpetuate the distorted belief that there is some sinister “misleading agenda of homosexual addicts” trying to taint our American culture? I assure you, I have met my share of “heterosexual addicts” in my lifetime, and I fail to distinguish any significant difference in the gay variety versus their straight counterparts.
He also suggests that perhaps John Page, whose Fence Post submission entitled “Marriage law blocks a civil liberty” might be “adamantly opposed to the Christian faith.” Why, because you perceive him to be gay? I am like many gays and lesbians in that I am a Christian, but I submit to a theology of love, compassion and forgiveness. My guess, given the tone of your entry, is that you subscribe to the theology of self-righteousness and a sense of entitlement to sit in judgment of anyone who does not validate your biased, intolerant views.
You should be careful to not speak with authority about something you clearly know nothing about. What person would “choose” this without seriously weighing his or her options? In my experience, there are two basic groups. Those who have the courage and integrity to choose not to live a lie and those who are so intimidated by the intolerance of others that they choose to live double lives in order to gain acceptance, power and influence. Those are the two basic “choices” being made. Which sounds more honorable to you?
For me, it is not just some “gay agenda” you are referencing. It’s the rights my partner and I should be able to enjoy, having been together for nearly 11 years. We have paid our fair share of taxes, have made contributions to our church and charitable organizations and perform volunteer work in our community. Yet we are not entitled to the same rights, privileges and responsibilities that our straight friends and neighbors take for granted every day. How can you, with a straight face, contend that is fair?
Patrick Carle
Gurnee