Normal people read and then Vote your heart not your party.

[Carey]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]You may have heard the recent news: Two huge victories for homosexual activists—along with a collection of smaller triumphs—sent shockwaves through our nation.[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]First, Gov. Bill Ritter of Colorado signed into law an outrageous bill that, in the name of providing “equality” for homosexuals and transgenders, actually allows men to use women’s restrooms—right alongside women and little girls. The new law does much more—I’ll get to that in a moment—but this frightening aspect alone makes one ask: If the privacy of innocent children isn’t enough to derail the homosexual activists’ agenda, what is?[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]This isn’t just a Colorado problem. Already, similar proposals are popping up in various states. And with Tim Gill and his cadre of mega-donors pumping millions into state legislative races (see last month’s Update), the same menacing threat may soon be coming to a bathroom near you.[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Second, as you are no doubt aware, last month the state of California began issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Yes, we’ve seen this before (Massachusetts), but what makes this threat so grave is that California—unlike Massachusetts—allows non-residents to get married, even if they are from one of the 48 states that still prohibit so-called same-sex “marriage.”[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]That means that very soon, the God-ordained structure of marriage will be on trial in state and federal courts around the nation, as homosexual couples return to their states and demand to have their “marriage” recognized. The scenario we began warning about in the mid-1990s is almost upon us.[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]But thankfully, this chapter in our nation’s history is not yet complete. But the question now is: “How will the people respond?” With your help and by God’s grace, Focus on the Family Action is laying it all on the line to ensure that this chapter ends well.[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Rocky Mountain reflux: Open bathrooms . . . or face fines and prison
In Colorado, the loss of bathroom privacy is just the glaring tip of the iceberg. The new law starts with civil penalties of up to $5,000 for any business whose beliefs and practices run contrary to the promotion of homosexuals, bisexuals, transgenders . . . or anyone who is perceived as such. But then it goes a step further by threatening criminal penalties of up to a year in prison.[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Focus Action left no stone unturned in seeking Democratic Gov. Bill Ritter’s veto. We met with his senior staff in a very respectful meeting in which all of the facts were laid out. We launched a full-scale advertising campaign on the top radio stations in the state. And the efforts of our media team produced scores of media opportunities, from TV and radio interviews to op-eds like one published by the Denver Post. (To see our SB 200-related ads, op ed and video feature, please click here.) [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Informing the public:Focus Action Judicial
Analyst Bruce Hausknecht, Esq., gives one of many interviews on the
impact of SB 200. [/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]

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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Above all, we made sure that the governor heard from thousands of Colorado citizens. Thanks especially to numerous e-mail blasts and a full national broadcast on the daily Focus radio program, Focus Action was able to shut down the governor’s phone lines with a massive outpouring of opposition to this bill (SB 200).[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]In the end, Gov. Ritter chose instead to listen to Tim Gill and the homosexual lobby. But that’s not the end of the story, as I’ll share with you in a moment.[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Legal nightmare: California opens the “marriage” floodgates . . . for now
The 4-3 ruling by the California Supreme Court not only manufactured a novel interpretation of the state constitution, but it also overturned the will of 4.6 million Californians who had voted to protect marriage in 2000.[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The ramifications of this ruling are two-fold. First, California is so large and so influential that, if the ruling survives a vote of the people in November, it will likely have a social and political impact that will allow same-sex “marriage” to spread to other states.[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Second, as I mentioned earlier, California law allows non-residents to marry—even from states where same-sex “marriage” is illegal—which opens wide the door to legal challenges all over the country. State laws and constitutional amendments will be challenged. The federal Defense of Marriage Act will be challenged. Already, the governor of New York has declared that the Empire State will recognize all same-sex “marriages” performed in other states or foreign countries.[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]But the people of California hold the key to victory. Once again, this story isn’t over yet.[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Threatening our first freedom: Religious liberty is at stake
But before I get to the good news, consider with me what’s at stake if the homosexual agenda continues to advance. In addition to the obvious ramifications for moral decency and the impact on children, what’s most at stake is our religious liberty.[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]As the gay agenda has advanced around the world, it has trampled on religious freedom in country after country:[/FONT]

• [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]In Sweden, Pastor Ake Green was sentenced to prison (though later acquitted) after preaching a sermon challenging homosexuality.[/FONT]
• [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]In England, an employment tribunal fined a church bishop more than $100,000 for refusing to hire a youth worker because of his homosexual identity.[/FONT]
• [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]In Ontario, Canada, the provincial Human Rights Commission fined a Christian ministry $23,000 for insisting that its employees be practicing Christians who uphold a biblical view of homosexuality. In addition to the fine, staffers must undergo a state re-education program regarding their views on sexuality.[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Fired by the state: Crystal Dixon lost
her job for stating
her opinion
on homosexuality [/FONT]

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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Some respond that this may happen in other countries, but not in America where we have First Amendment protections. Not so fast. Consider what’s happening right here in the U.S.:[/FONT]

• [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]In New Mexico, a husband and wife who are photographers were fined more than $6,000 by the New Mexico Human Rights Commission. Their “crime”? Refusing to photograph a lesbian “commitment ceremony” because it violated their religious beliefs. [/FONT]
• [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]In New Jersey, a church-run Christian camp lost part of its tax-exempt status for refusing to host a lesbian “commitment ceremony.”[/FONT]
• [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]In Ohio, Crystal Dixon, an associate vice president at the state-run University of Toledo, was fired for writing a column in which she, as a black woman, objected to the homosexual movement being compared to the civil rights movement. [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Each of these examples have happened recently, and more are sure to come as a result of the strategic work of the gay rights movement:[/FONT]

• [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]As I reported last month, Tim Gill and his well-heeled cohorts continue to exert their influence in the political arena through huge cash gifts in strategically selected state races.[/FONT]
• [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Non-discrimination bills and local ordinances—similar to the new Colorado law—are popping up all over the country. Gainesville, Florida, is the latest target.[/FONT]
• [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]And the biggest legal advocate of the homosexual agenda, the ACLU, has announced that it has raised nearly 80 percent of a $335 million expansion into conservative and battleground states. “Gay rights” is one of four causes that they’ll pursue in these states.[/FONT]

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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Now the good news—we don’t have to take all of this lying down! In our system of government, no victory or defeat is ever permanent. We can—and must—stand up for truth and righteousness in a prayerful, loving and energetic manner. And, indeed, that is happening as I write.[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]In California, our associated state organization—which Focus helped launch five years ago—providentially began the effort last year to put a state marriage amendment on the ballot. With help from Focus and many others, they succeeded in gathering more than a million signatures and placing it on this November’s ballot. If it passes, this constitutional amendment will overturn the court’s ruling and shut down the same-sex “marriage” spigot. To that end, Focus has now contributed additional financial and resource support to the ProtectMarriage.com ballot committee.[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The only way that Focus is able to support this effort to such an extent is because Focus Action is able to shoulder the load for all of the issue advocacy that would otherwise push Focus up against IRS limitations on lobbying. The bottom line: Your support for Focus Action has helped make all of this possible.[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]In Colorado, Focus Action is not about to let the people of Colorado forget about what their elected officials have done. We've recently run a major ad in Colorado newspapers to expose what has happened and turn up constituent heat on Gov. Ritter and the liberal legislators. The politicians must be held accountable![/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Finally, in just a couple of months, we’ll begin rolling out letters, postcards, e-mails, and advertisements in select House and Senate races to let values-minded Americans know exactly where their candidates stand on key issues. This may be the most important project that we do every two years, but it is by far the most expensive, and we will need a major infusion of support to be able to do all that we have planned. Your gift right now will help us plan accordingly and reach more voters with a very clear message. Please do what you can as the Lord directs.[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Above all, I hope you’re encouraged from this to pray for our nation and to take a stand for truth in your circle of influence. To borrow words from Joshua, “Be strong and courageous.... Do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you” (Joshua 1:9, NIV). Take heart... and take action![/FONT]

 

[JustOneWay]

So, you vote by feeling as opposed to others who go on facts?

 

[Carey]

could you please point out any facts that are in the original post that you belive not to be facts the prove it??

 

[JustOneWay]

could you please point out any facts that are in the original post that you belive not to be facts the prove it??

The facts are irrelevant regarding the title of the OP. I can choose to discuss any part of the OP, and I have chosen the title. You state that normal people vote by using their feelings, yes or no?

 

[Carey]

The facts are irrelevant regarding the title of the OP. I can choose to discuss any part of the OP, and I have chosen the title. You state that normal people vote by using their feelings, yes or no?

No I am stating normal people will take the facts in the op into consideration of their true core dleiefs and Abnormal PEOPLE WILL TRY IGNORE THE FACTS IN THE op

 

[JustOneWay]

If a person reads and understands the facts in the OP, and still chooses to vote for the democratic party, would you consider that person normal?

 

[Bootstrap]

Hi Carey,

I'm curious - what do you think the top 5 issues for our next president to address?

Jonathan

 

[Carey]

If a person reads and understands the facts in the OP, and still chooses to vote for the democratic party, would you consider that person normal?

Actually I can joke like this because I have an autistic nephew.

But seriously if anyone can read this and vote democrat they need to on the less than normal or average short bis with Owen my nephew.

They me be able to do some things exceptionally well but reason is not one of them

 

[Carey]

Hi Carey,

I'm curious - what do you think the top 5 issues for our next president to address?

Jonathan

Homeland security ( keep war off the homeland and in other lands if war must exist )

What impact has Islam already made on the homeland and how do we handle it ?? KILL IT in the homeland.

Agriculture in the homeland where are the bee's going and how do we grow without pollenation ??

How do we reduce taxes for all business so they will grow and create more j.o.b.'s ( just over broke )for brainless people who are the majority who want to work for and make other people or the government rich.

And drilll drill
drill and use our own oil and boycott all other countries oil while we expand our alternative energy programs with more fervor than Rooselvelt had with dams and roads.

 

[kiwimac]

Here in NZ unisex toilets abound. I have yet to hear of any one being molested in them but perhaps Americans are more inclined in that direction anyway?

 

[Carey]

Here in NZ unisex toilets abound. I have to hear of any one being molested in them but perhaps Americans are more inclined in that direction anyway?

My Uncle lived in your itty bitty teensy weensy tiny insignificant counrty for several years.

He says your people are really cool.

But if you and I were face to face and you started being smart @@@ about my country like that you would bleed and we would wrestle a bit.

hahahahaha

 

[Grizzly]

Well, its already true that grown men share public bathrooms with young boys. I had no idea that lurking in every restroom was a pedophile ready to inflict his nefarious desires upon Americas children.

The only real solution is is a TSA style screening process in the front of every restroom. Background checks and bio-scanning devices are needed to ensure our urinary safety.

 

[Ryal Kane]

My Uncle lived in your itty bitty teensy weensy tiny insignificant counrty for several years.

He says your people are really cool.

But if you and I were face to face and you started being smart @@@ about my country like that you would bleed and we would wrestle a bit.

hahahahaha

Hmm. The 'I'll beat you up' argument. Touché.

Add to that the 'Kill Islam' comments and the constant insults and I'm pretty sure you're either a Poe or the alternative.

 

[The Nihilist]

My Uncle lived in your itty bitty teensy weensy tiny insignificant counrty for several years.

He says your people are really cool.

But if you and I were face to face and you started being smart @@@ about my country like that you would bleed and we would wrestle a bit.

hahahahaha

wait, you're going to have rough sex with him?

 

[trunks2k]

Well, its already true that grown men share public bathrooms with young boys. I had no idea that lurking in every restroom was a pedophile ready to inflict his nefarious desires upon Americas children.

That's because they aren't.

We're too afraid of the fact that is far and away the most likely culprit when molesting our children is a close family member or someone who is trusted by the family. So we focus on something else. Comparatively, very few children are molested by random strangers. It's pretty hard for a random stranger to molest a child because there is limited amount of time said stranger would be alone with the child, and there's too much of a risk of the child telling. A trusted family member or friend of the family has more time alone with a child, and a child is not nearly as likely to tell on such a person.

 

[Carey]

Attention all readers of this thread.

some of the posters have gotten completely off topic so Go gack to the original post in the thread and follow your heart.

 

[JustOneWay]

Actually I can joke like this because I have an autistic nephew.

But seriously if anyone can read this and vote democrat they need to on the less than normal or average short bis with Owen my nephew.

They me be able to do some things exceptionally well but reason is not one of them

According to Savage, there is a 99% chance that your nephew is a brat who needs to cut out the act.

 

[Grizzly]

That's because they aren't.

We're too afraid of the fact that is far and away the most likely culprit when molesting our children is a close family member or someone who is trusted by the family. So we focus on something else. Comparatively, very few children are molested by random strangers. It's pretty hard for a random stranger to molest a child because there is limited amount of time said stranger would be alone with the child, and there's too much of a risk of the child telling. A trusted family member or friend of the family has more time alone with a child, and a child is not nearly as likely to tell on such a person.

So sad and so true.

 

[ACougar]

First, this is an opinion piece that attempts to scare people into thinking that Freedom of Speach will be limmited against gays if the gays and the ACLU get thier way. Two seconds of thought prove this to be untrue... First, the United States is differant from Canada, England, and Sweden.. because of the first amendment hate groups can still legally speak out against people of any background. Go google Stormfront, visit a KKK website, I'm not just whistling Dixie. In this country, the 1st Amendment guarentees you the right to rail against gays all day long from behind the pulpit, allows churches to discriminate against people of other faiths, gays, even race... so long as thier not acting as an agent of the governmnet ie... recieveing Federal funds to provide social services.

Second, you make some rather fantastic claims about laws that will force people to promote homosexuality? I think your making a huge leap here, or is failing to discriminate against homosexuals the same thing as promoting homosexuality?

Third, every American has the right to speak out against what they feel as wrong, with a few exceptions. One of those exceptions is when your speaking as a representative of the government. Every person that works in government can hate gays, but they can't use thier position in government as a platform. If they do that they should be fired.

Lastly... there are normal people who believe that gay people are born gay, and that they have a right to live thier lives free from discrimination, the same as a straight person. We see your hate and intolerance of your fellow human beings and we reject that in favor of treating them as we would want to be treated.

Attention all readers of this thread.

some of the posters have gotten completely off topic so Go gack to the original post in the thread and follow your heart.

 

[tulc]

My Uncle lived in your itty bitty teensy weensy tiny insignificant counrty for several years.

He says your people are really cool.

But if you and I were face to face and you started being smart @@@ about my country like that you would bleed and we would wrestle a bit.

hahahahaha

Hmmmm let's look at that insulting post:

Here in NZ unisex toilets abound. I have to hear of any one being molested in them but perhaps Americans are more inclined in that direction anyway?

...could you point out the part you find insulting to America? I think he raises a valid point. As an aside I wasn't aware of how big someones country had to be in order to have their post taken seriously.
tulc(and he did it without having to threaten anyone)