Our buddies at Red State Update are at it again. Jackie feels a little racist hating Obama so much. Dunlap helps him work through his feelings. Carter and Jews get a little ribbing this time too. These guys are funny. Dunlap explains the need some non-specific racism fears in case they fall behind in the polls. Jackie talks doing some burning…burning Kayne West albums.
Read moreI have prepared a resolution on social justice to be introduced at the next meeting of the Administrative Board of Palma Ceia United Methodist Church here in Tampa. It will create an inclusive statement of non-discrimination. However, it goes a bit further. In an on-line conversation I had with a new acquaintance, he made a statement that caught my interest. He said, “People don’t have to pay a price for discrimination against gay people.” I believe this is a true statement. You can’t really change how people feel, but you can change how they behave in public through laws and through action. People who make racists statements pay a price. If they are business owner, they may be boycotted by people who don’t beleive in racism. At work, they may be ostricized, and it can affect their potential opportunities. But for the most part, people don’t pay a price for discriminating against homosexuals. My resolution requires the church to put its money where its mouth is.
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