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The AFA thinks I agree with them about Elena Kagan. I don’t.

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05/10/2010 by JR Russell

There are times you can really regret writing something. This is one of those times.

On April 16th, I wrote an opinion piece stating that I thought (now officially) Obama’s SCOTUS nominee, Elena Kagan, should publicly come out of the closet.

I still think that. I also think that the AFA — who today stated that I agree with them — are full of shit. I’m not linking you to their bile. You can find them easily enough, but I’ll quote.

Think about it for a minute. If you were falsely accused of engaging in sexually aberrant behavior, would you waste a single minute challenging such a scurrilous rumor?

Even lesbian websites are agreeing with me about the importance of Ms. Kagan declaring herself on this matter. For instance, from LezGetReal, “A Gay Girl’s View on The World:”

I’m not going to respond to the entire post because it’ll anger me beyond my ability to function, but just this one quote is making my blood boil.

1. Elena Kagan — straight, bi or gay — plainly does not believe that homosexuality constitutes “sexually aberrant behavior”. Whatever her sexual orientation, she has stood up for the rights of gay people, most notably in a protest over the military’s Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.

2. I do not in any way agree with the AFA on why Elena Kagan should come out of the closet. I will state the reasons I think she should come out.

  • It’s better for her. It’s awesome being out. Personally, I can recommend it.
  • It’s better for other people when people (especially amazing, accomplished people like Elena Kagan) come out.
  • It’s going to be so much harder for her to address the homophobia she’s going to experience if she won’t say that she’s gay (or not).

Again, I’m not going to go through the post point-by-point (because I have to actually do some work today) but I’m guessing those are not the reasons the AFA think Elena Kagan should be out.

I’m guessing their reasons are a lot less concerned with her well-being and the well-being of other gay people, than it is about ensuring that gay people never get anywhere in life.

Just for clarity — I do not agree with the AFA about anything. Ever.

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11 Responses to The AFA thinks I agree with them about Elena Kagan. I don’t.

  1. Robert

    May 10, 2010 at 4:48 pm

    “For even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature.” (Rom.1:26) Let the world know that God hates nobody, but that He considers lesbian conduct; sinful conduct. If you disagree; please take it up with Him. Read His Word.

    • Bridgette P. LaVictoire

      May 10, 2010 at 5:00 pm

      Many of us have, Robert, and guess what…he hates people like you far, far worse than he hates us for you are far more sinful and far more willing to disregard His word than we are.

    • Bridgette P. LaVictoire

      May 10, 2010 at 7:41 pm

      Ah, but Little Red Ridding Hood did not live happily ever after. The wolf ate her all up and no magical woodsman came along to open up the wolf and save her…

      I really should stop reading the old versions of these. Of course, the one that I wrote makes that one look tame.

    • Some Straight White Dude

      May 11, 2010 at 11:32 pm

      So wait … Robert is Paul who you worship then? Because this is in a letter from Paul, not the words of the Christian God. These are the words of a man. 

      Where did Jesus directly say anything about the subject? 

  2. Melanie Nathan

    May 10, 2010 at 4:13 pm

    Good job and response -heck AFA will say anything and twist anything their whole philosophy is a lie and so dont let them get your goat just speak up about their bullshit as often as you can…

    • CanuckJacq

      May 10, 2010 at 4:17 pm

      Well, I figured they misuse the Bible all the time, so we’re in good company.

    • Bridgette P. LaVictoire

      May 10, 2010 at 4:27 pm

      I think it’s funny that they decided to do this. I am not surprised that the AFA keeps an eye on our site, though. Still :) good job on firing back at them!

    • Natasia Rose

      May 10, 2010 at 4:46 pm

      Ahhhh! JR, you must be traumatized. Like Mel said, they totally got it twisted.

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