Massachusetts is in the process of holding hearings for the confirmation of Barbara Lenk, who would be the first openly gay members of the Massachusetts Supreme Court. So of course, the wingnuts have come out to play:
Supporters spoke to the Governor’s Council hearing of Lenk’s “exceptional intellect .?.?. fairness .?.?. judgment .?.?. temperament” and unbiased adherence to the law.
Detractors spoke mostly about sex. Councilor Marilyn Devaney spoke of “penile/vaginal penetration” — David Funnell of the Commonwealth Covenant Keepers, of “bodily pleasures, unbridled sexual license” and the “militant homosexual subculture elevating their shame to status.”
Omnipresent anti-gay crusader Brian Camenker discussed some “disgusting,” “vulgar,” “profane” and “degrading” Concord Carlisle High School play about homosexual lovers, though it was unclear how that connected to Lenk.
At one point, the prose turned so wanton that Councilor Mary-Ellen Manning advised those under 18 to leave.
Of course Brian Camenker acted like a fool — he always does — but what is it with the anti-gay wingnut set and their obsession with sex? Is it because they live a chosen lifestyle that surrounds the entire topic with shame, and so any and all statements they make on it sound weird and prurient? [Yes.]
Later on, another councilor decided it was important to grill Lenk on how much she liked Dr. Kevorkian. Naturally.
Far from silencing them, though, I’m so glad that people like Brian Camenker take every opportunity they can to speak and speak loudly. They win people for our side every time they do.
They’re winning the battle for us with these stupid, idiotic remarks.
huh? I still can’t think of any context where ‘penile/vaginal penetration’ would be in any way relevant to a judge’s nomination.
Too bad we couldn’t get the Westboro Baptists to make an appearance as well. Icing on the cake for Ms Lenk.
I’m with Gary (NJ). Where the heck does that description fit in? A discussion of Lawrence v. Texas???
Anti-gays are bizarre creatures.
Obsessed with S.E.X….is sex that bad for them that they have to condemn those that actually have it? They are sick people!
I would say these idiots are actually helping us. Keep making these comments–people aren’t as stupid as you think they are. Get over yourself and realise that the lady’s sexual orientation has nothing to do with her abilities or lack of same as a judge.
Merlyn,
“. . . people aren’t as stupid as you think they are.”
I wish I could feel so confident. Remember, the American people elected George W. Bush a second time.
All higher forms of animal life (and some not so high) have been observed having same sex relations. And as far as is known, NONE of them adhere to any religion! Could religion be the culprit here? Of course it is.
Jerry