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Why is the GOP so scared of gay people?
BuzzKill:
--- Quote from: "Froderik" ---One should concede that there is sometimes a fine line between porn and art...
That's an interesting hypothesis there with the Mohamed thing. I agree a veritable shit-storm would erupt over a thing like that, if they ever allowed it (which they probably wouldn't).
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Sure, I will concede that. But there is little doubt many tax paying American's would think much of this exhibit qualifies as the former - and so tax monies should not go toward supporting it. The same can be said of the blasphemy part - opinions will differ - and yet there is no question a lot of tax paying Americans are upset and offended by it.
Also too - as a nation we are going broke. No one questions that cuts must take place. This is in my mind the place to start - this and a whole lot like it.
As to the Mohamed thing - heads would roll - literally.
As to the GOP and its outreach to the gay community: They elected a vice president with a gay daughter whom he ( the VP) is clearly proud of and loves very much, and whom the Prez had no problem with and seems to like and respect. Also - Bush did a great deal to help the fight against AIDS; so much so, even some liberals are allowing him a few kudos for this effort and out reach. This is far more worthwhile than a gay "porn" "art" exhibit. This is the kind of outreach that provides demonstrable good and I know of no GOP member who opposes such outreach.
seamus:
I dunno, why are democrats so afraid of private firearm ownership? :nods:
Froderik:
--- Quote from: "seamus" ---I dunno, why are democrats so afraid of private firearm ownership? :nods:
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:rofl:
Whooter:
--- Quote from: "Anne Bonney" ---http://wtop.com/?nid=600&sid=2182930
Va. lawmaker claims pat-downs part of 'homosexual agenda'
November 30, 2010 - 3:30pm
WASHINGTON - A conservative Loudoun County lawmaker says controversial airport pat-downs by the Transportation Security Administration are part of a "wide-scale homosexual agenda."
"That means the next TSA official that gives you an enhanced pat-down could be a practicing homosexual secretly getting pleasure from your submission," he wrote.
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That is funny Anne.
I paid for a first class ticket, I would like to submit to the enhanced pat-down prior to boarding in a private room. My friend would like to have his pat down performed without gloves on out in the open where people can watch. Is tipping allowed?
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Ursus:
--- Quote from: "BuzzKill" ---You miss the point entirely.
Its tax dollars. My money. Our money. Taken from us to subsidize worthy causes and supply the needs of government and society. Because it is tax payer dollars it should not be used in ways that denigrate and insult said tax payers, while doing no demonstrable public good.
This is the kind of exhibit that should be supported with private donations by those who value it - not public money.
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Well, fwiw... this particular exhibit was, in fact, supported by private donations. From the above article, "Smithsonian Museum Removes An LGBT Art Exhibit After GOP Threatens To Defund It," emphasis added:
While 55 percent of the Smithsonian budget is federally funded, those funds are only used to "pay for the buildings, the care of collections exhibited at Smithsonian venues, and museum staff." Museum exhibits are funded solely by private donations, including "Hide/Seek."[/list]
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