76. Hey Carla, Since you know exactely how GOD wants things why don't you find a larger venue to let the world know! Maybe the reason you don't is because God isn't sick of gays, maybe it's because you're a judgmental HAGGISH TROLL(Ihope that sounds GAY!). I think God may be getting tired of small minded, insecure weaklings knocking on his door all day asking for handouts, and sticking their noses so far up his butt that they get lost. LEAVE GOD ALONE, he's got a universe to run.

Roberto661 at 2:12PM on Aug 11th 2007

77. In my previous response I had indicated “being gay is not a choice. How one lives with it is”. It seems it may have been interpreted to mean one doesn’t have to live gay (which could be someone’s choice, just not mine, as I am happy and proud to be in a gay “marriage” of 15 years). The problem initially described in the article is disgusting whether it were to have been gay, straight, or pedophilic in nature. I guess what gets my ire the most is when others start making quotes from other “texts” which are perceived or accepted as absolute and final. Unfortunately Christianity is not the only spiritual path, but one of many that should lead to a life or journey of fulfillment of self and universe.
The acts by Glenn as reported in the article are a shame and disgusting to me and many others. But the very Christianity referenced by many in this blog has been used mostly in hatred, anger, and hostility because someone does not practice life as the particular individuals have passed judgment on as being right and just. They should be ashamed. In fact we all should be ashamed of the state of affairs this country has reached; not to hand our heads low, but to hold them high and forthright to work towards a country that does treat all its citizens as equal and pursues to promote this practice around the world we live. Idealistic – YES, but where would we be without ideals for the individual and common good.
Was the intent of the article to just put another black eye on republicans (and/or gays)? Probably. What happened to the purpose of our political election process in which we are attempting to find who is best suited for the political office, to uphold the constitution for which this country was founded and presumably what our history has been based on (unfortunately not always successfully and honestly since most of its land mass was stolen or swindled for by our ancestors and forefathers, but that is another sidebar). I believe the words of the constitution starts with the following preamble:

Preamble
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility*, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
*Domestic tranquility does not refer to the state of marriage.

That being said again, is it not our objective to elect an individual who will work to the best of their ability to defend and execute selflessly the values for which this country is supposedly based on?

As much as I am disappointed by Carla’s views and the sentiments of many others who have responded on this blog, I hope, pray, and wish for them (in fact for all of us) to grow beyond where we are today.

Wanting for a better United States of America than we have today,

Josh

Josh at 1:01PM on Aug 12th 2007

78. Well, winterset 1964... re: reply #62 should I do something other than Google genetics of homosexuality? Because like a lawyer who puts someone on the stand that completely unravels his case by their testimony your suggestion did not yield any scientic new info. It shows possible links, but also is emphatically inconclusive,only an intellectually irresponsible person would force the results to prove their own dearly held beliefs. Isn't this just reprehensible when Christians do this with scripture; twist it to support their own concepts? Yes, well it is just as repulsive when it is done by the left with inconclusive data. Objective observers with a nonjudgemental point of view...they are the surest champions of truth. Of course objectivity and the human condition will always be a continual dilemma.PEACE.

dixie long at 2:28PM on Aug 11th 2007

79. ROBERTO 661 I love your response!!!! Right up to the leave God alone he has got a universe to run...the concept that we are his hands and feet is a new one,I guess for you,well it is never too late to grasp this loving Godhead deal. The universe is in great need of this awareness. It doesn't require another skilled foreign policy negotiator, neurosurgeon or cure for cancer(not that all of these are not admirable and needed) quite so much as it is in need of people committed to this Love work. We can waste our lives doing all kinds of things that we believe with all of our hearts are necessary and good (as did Hitler for one) and be completely mistaken, what a blow, but to know Him, this alone is of eternal value. It is very easy, remember the like-a-child example,just pray for God to show himself to you and speak to your heart,new every morning...after this, not before read a scholarly translation of the Bible,not one affiliated with any one denomination alone but with the body of believers throughout time...Seek that you may find, not to be a cool seeker type...let GOD reveal himself to you in a personal way...be healed by his feminine and masculine qualities that transcend our own conceptual poverty.His ways are not like our ways,have a relationship with the creator of the universe because he longs for you to turn to him for this. The father did not make the prodigal son cower and beg forgiveness-He ran to him.Peace and Love.

dixie long at 11:38AM on Aug 27th 2007

80. * For our part -- Jesus taught us to Love the sinner; hate the sin, no matter what the sin is.
* Being a homosexual is not a sin -- acting it out is.
* Being straight is not a sin -- Adultery and fornication are.
* The Ten Commandments are still the Ten "Commandments" -- they are not the 10 Suggestions
* As for Judgement, that is not our place, it is God's, and one day each of us will stand before Him: then rationalization and/or excuses won't mean a thing -- only the actions of our lives. Each must account for his or her own.
* DEMOCRAT OR REPUBLICAN: WHAT KIND OF REPRESENTATIVES / LEADERS DO WE WANT?
* Ultimately, each of us is responsible for the choices we make,in every aspect of our lives. Examine you own conscience, and take the plank out of your own eye before you concern yourself with the speck in your brother's eye.
* May God have Mercy on us all, and on our country.
M. Johnson

M. Johnson at 10:08PM on Aug 11th 2007

81. Carla, You afraid that people will find out that you are gay? Only "closet" gays react the way you are reacting

maria at 4:40PM on Aug 11th 2007

82. Carla: You are one sick person: What makes You so perfect. I wonder what YOU have in YOUR closet? It is people like You that make me sick. I never asked to BE BORN gay, but I am. So unless You think that You have the power's of God, to change me, stop pointing fingers' at US. I am what I am because a God of Love Made Me just as I am. You can be assured You that YOU will burn in HELL, because You hate people in general........Why YOU EVEN HATE YOURSELF. lOVE THY NEIGHBOR AND NOT PLACE jUDGEMENT ON OTHER'S, BUT I FORGOT YOU THINK YOU are GOD. Go to church in the morning,and pray for US. Do You think for one min.that God will hear Your prayers' Carla? I DON'T.

Wayne Cooper at 4:58PM on Aug 11th 2007

83. Damn Carla, reading this artical I was allready taken aback by the continuing saga of reprehensible
acts by republicans (and the republicans who continue look away when these things are revealed) then I saw yours. Knowing these facts how can one republican even look at another without wondering what guilt is concealed within; but you keep on marching don't you and with such company. also on a side note only really stupid people use all caps, Moron.

James at 5:01PM on Aug 11th 2007

84. I find a few things upsetting about this article. Cenk Uygur makes a big case of the offender's sexuality. I understand that being a Republican the offender's homosexuality becomes an issue because the Republican party is so homophobic. However Uygur seems to share their disgust for homosexuals. Another problem is when Uygur refers to the victims of this creep as boys when they are 21 and 22 thereby spreading the rumer that all Gay men are pederasts. The offender's crime is that he attempted to performed unwanted sex on these men. As a Gay men myself I find the bahavior of the offender reprehensible. We homosexuals do not condone that sort of offense toward men women Gay or Straight as one commentater wrote.

Victor at 6:52PM on Aug 11th 2007

85. Thank god for perversions, of each and every kind. What red blooded guy would ever turn down a blow job all the time.....well, maybe some times. Freaky sex angsters should all get up and move some place far away from the rest of us and leave the perversions for those who just love each and every slurp.

C'mon, what happened to waking up and saying, "Jeez, dude, not now, I hardly know yah.....What's your name?....oh, ok, go right ahead....and THANKS A LOT!"

Tom at 7:30PM on Aug 11th 2007

86. what would have happened if the guy had slept naked :o

i think 99% of us would wake up instantly BEFORE the bottoms were pulled down. sounds kinda "fishy" to me.

glenn's explanation/excuse is a hoot and a holler.

BTW your closing statement smacks of sophistry big time you guys!

are there any more journalists in the country who are not prejudicial and republican bashers? It doesn't seem like it anymore! I think i left that smug self-satisfied group of talking heads just in the nick of time. now i can enjoy the oral tradtion in a different superfluous way.

boredwell at 5:34AM on Aug 12th 2007

87. I get sick of seeing the words: predators, sexual devients, etc. referring to the gay community, do you actually think that we hunt people down for sex? do you actually think our lives are all about sex? WRONG! Only difference is, we are not afraid to experiment and keep our sex lives alive and well, while all the straight guys are looking for "us" cuz the wives arent giving them any! Therefore, the "predators are your "straight" husbands. WAKE UP! OR PUT OUT!

Leo V. (again) at 7:06PM on Aug 11th 2007

88. I only read a few of these, (I don't want to read a bunch of conservatives that think they are morally superiority then the rest of America) but I thought this was a article about Rep. Bob Allen (R-FL). Allen show the truth about Rep's -- Elected Official Blames His Arrest on FEar of Black People--Fear Caused Bob Allen to Solicit Gay Form Undercover Cop. 8-07--07 LOL

To make the story short--Mr. Allen went into a bathroom saw this Black Gay--Mr Allen ask this Black Guy if he could have sex wiht him and Allen would give the Unercover Cop 20 bucks. LOL

Mr. Allen stated "I fear for my life". Mr. Allen is known for his anti-gay legislation.

Want to read the article google it or go to Washingtonpost.com Article by Emil Steiner

Dancerpl2 at 7:25PM on Aug 11th 2007

89. So check this out......Carla, This morning I read what you had written and was very angry, so I wrote into this blog. What I said was felt and meant, in the moment. However, as my day wore on, I went to work as a visitation monitor for the Family Courts in the county I live in. Today, I learned a lesson from a child, and I have changed my mind.(MA) I feel differently than you, and you feel differently than me, and that is okay. I do not identify with the remarks you made, however, they reflect the way you feel, and I appreciate that. I may or may not agree, but that doesn't matter. You are free to be who you are , just like everyone else. So, go ahead and feel what you feel and be who you are. Just make sure that you allow the same courtesy to others. I wonder how much more we would get done if everyone focused on their own lives and not other peoples. I think we all may find ourselves being alot less judgmental and alot further in our own personal development. I hope you have had a great day, and continue to do so. Thank You.

Roberto661 at 10:24PM on Aug 11th 2007

90. While I don't condone nonconsensual sex, you refer to the 21 and 22 year olds as boys. They are men, not boys, at that agwe. Check your legal definition of adult.

Obladi at 5:54AM on Aug 12th 2007