Dear Editor:
Where does Cynthia Walker conjure up her vitriolic, nonsensical
ravings? Her article on same-sex marriage was disgusting,
inaccurate and sophomoric.
Dear Editor:
Where does Cynthia Walker conjure up her vitriolic, nonsensical ravings? Her article on same-sex marriage was disgusting, inaccurate and sophomoric. Ms. Walker, only lemons are bitter. Your disdain and scorn of same-sex marriage is clearly deeper than wanting to voice your side. Did you learn debate at the David Duke School of Charm?
Your most recent diatribe fails as a rebuttal to Lisa Pampuch’s defense of the subject (March 8). She chose to approach her side of the story in a positive, intelligent manner. She didn’t sink to the gutter offering vulgar analogies that have nothing to do with the issue.
For example, you would have us believe that Swedish homosexuals are directly responsible for sexually abusing 200 to 300 animals annually because, as you allege, bestiality and homosexuality were “decriminalized” at the same time in that country. And the correlation to marriage would be …? Your ignorance is embarrassing and shameful. You have the “right” to be on any side of an issue you choose, but do you think you make a case for swaying your opposition on same-sex marriage by spewing your unrelated, speculative garbage?
Perhaps California’s current leading man, the governor, influenced you. He promoted an unrelated analogy, as well. He felt the “chaos” in San Francisco would lead to other cities passing out licenses for illegal firearms and drugs. Yep – 4000 same-sex marriage licenses later and he was right! In fact, I’m heading down to city hall right now, there’s a “Buy one, get one free” special on licenses for Uzi’s and crack.
Maybe it was our president’s message you took to heart. Adding a discriminating ban to the Constitution is the only way to protect the sanctity of marriage, right? Heterosexuals, in general have done an exemplary job of keeping the union of marriage a pristine example for all. For example, an Elvis look-a-like can perform marriages at a drive thru chapel. Marriage can last 12 hours if you’re a pop star named Britney. Marriage can take place by meeting someone on a reality television show so all the world can see how our society stands behind the “traditional standards” of wedded bliss. Let’s not forget our former president who honored his marriage with an intern in the oval office. Of course, divorce rates have never been higher, either. Yes, opposite sex marriage has stood the test of time by remaining exactly the same, as it was hundreds of years ago.
Letting same-sex couples marry would certainly destroy the institution of marriage and result in our Social Security system going bankrupt. That is what you refer to in your article, isn’t it? Lesbians and gays are only in this for the Social Security benefits?
Calculating the average benefit in, let’s say 20 years; they’d be after about $180 a month. You make a solid point! I picture it like a Daffy Duck cartoon. The little gay duck bouncing around screaming, “I’m rich, I’m rich … I’m RICH! HA HA HA!”
I was particularly appalled by your “doomsday scenarios” that have nothing to do with consenting adults getting married. Incest? NAMBLA? Bestiality? Sexual abuse of “retarded persons”? Perhaps, for folks who have a similar flawed thought process, it was also doomsday when Rosa Parks sat at the front of the bus, when separate drinking fountains were removed, when the Japanese interment camps were torn down or when women were allowed to vote.
We’re still here despite these events, and much better for it. Ms. Pampuch summed it up by writing, “Laws banning gay marriage, Bush’s proposal to amend the Constitution, the hateful rhetoric and the doomsday predictions will be remembered with shame and embarrassment by our children, and by many current gay marriage opponents.”
Marriage is a beautiful. Both heterosexuals and homosexuals will succeed and fail in it, just like every other part of life. Success is not based on sexual orientation, skin color, age, gender or abilities. It’s about compassion, intelligence and love. Three words that seem to escape you, Ms. Walker.
Kevin Heath, Gilroy
Submitted Saturday, March 13 to ed****@****ic.com
