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Point/James Hull
I do not believe in the Ku Klux Klan or what it stands for, but I do believe it has the right and freedom of speech to say it. That's what our country was founded and built on, the delicate, precarious balance of rights and beliefs: Freedom of Speech, the Freedom and Right of Assembly, Freedom of Expression, the Right to Bear Arms.
According to my religious beliefs, I stand against the gay-lesbian-homosexual-transgender agenda, but according to my sense of America, I believe in a person's right to be whomever they want to be.
The credo of America is the right to "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." Isn't it interesting that those "patriots" who constantly rely on words like "patriotism" and "government infringement," don't want government to infringe on their lives, but encourage government to infringe on the lives of those with whom they disagree?
I'm a preacher. I believe homosexuality is wrong. But to my way of thinking, so are cigarette smoking, prostitution and getting drunk. It is my right to preach against them, and even take action against them when they pose risks to public safety. Yet, I welcome, smokers, drunks, prostitutes and homosexuals to come and worship with me.
Homosexuality isn't eroding the values and morals of our country. It is eroding the values and morals of those who engage in it.
I believe exclusively in the sanctity of union between a man and a woman. But I don't believe that government or governmental agencies should deny the rights of those who don't share my beliefs.
Counterpoint/Ed Holliday
The national and international attention given to Itawamba County recently is a wake up call for everyone about the issue of homosexual behavior. The federal court has ruled that a student's freedom of speech also includes actions and conduct such as bringing a same-sex date and wearing clothes the student prefers taking precedent over the school board policy.
How can a federal court in Mississippi rule in favor of free speech rights for a student going to a prom but then tell another student in Texas that if the name of Jesus is mentioned in a graduation speech it would mean jail time? Wow! Does any judge or the ACLU understand what Lincoln said when he stated (using the Bible), "A house divided against itself cannot stand."
Either there is free speech for a student or there isn't. In fact, the student got all the free speech she wanted and the school board applied its policy and treated all students equally. But the ACLU argued for special rights. When will the ACLU argue for a Christian student to be allowed to speak the name of Jesus? In one court they argue for others not to impose their views on someone else, and yet in the Itawamba case they argue for one person to impose her view on hundreds. Special rights and one-sided privileges seem to flow to the ACLU's favorites, but conservatives, people of faith, and those in the ex-gay movement are denied that same right. If we are going to protect a student's freedom of speech (and actions) then let's do it for all students everywhere - even those who want to say the "J" word during school functions!
The bottom line in the Itawamba drama is this: in all things, God is always working.
Dr. Ed Holiday is a Tupelo dentist who has written two successful books, the most recent entitled "Walk with Me: A Patriot's Guide from the Boston Tea Party to Today's TEA Party Revolution." Contact him at ed@teaparty.com. James Hull is an award-winning print and broadcast journalist and political consultant. Contact him at hullmultimedia@aol.com.
Achild can not br coverated ,people are born the way they are it is not a choice they make.
HOMOSEXUALS ARE NO DIFFERENT THAN ANY OTHER PERSON ABOUT THE SAFTY OF CHIDERN SAFTY IS CONCERNED A CHILD PREDATERS ARE STRATE AND HOMOSEXUAL,MEN AND WOMEN .
If any one belives in freedom then everone should the same rights,even though i don't agree with you bichon you have ever right to act and belive what you want to belive in, and i have ever right to belive my way you need to read your bible if you want to quate from it.
I believe, not that Bichon will care, that Marlene was referring to the Pauline epistles, so called because they were written by the apostle Paul, and yes, they are most definitely in the Bible. You go, you Biblical scholar you! Man I haven't had a laugh that satisfying in a long time (or at least since the last time I read a Bichon post) thanks a lot. :D
He said being a homosexual was like a mechanic who had all screwdrivers or all wrenches..he just could not get the job done.
Child services are not in the business of taking children from a wholesome family environment.
What do you know about raising children..You are missing out on one of the joys of raising children.
Lets just leave it up to the folks to decide who is suffering form a mental illness.
MISS CONFUSED!!
This Paulene addict is not in the Bible. IS IT?
The LGBT community is a religion of it own, certainly not biblical!
The study by this UC Davis queer was sqewed to reflect the views of queers. By the way "GAY PORN" would cause me to puke.
The reason homosexuality is a concern to decent folks is because homosexuals are trying to force their immoral behavior on our children. The whole subject should never have been imposed on high school students.
And you are right, VU..."No normal heterosexual concerns himself/herself with the sexual practices of others"
Perhaps the schools should have a "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy?
So, tell us... what's your REAL story?
You remind me of a little boy who thinks girls are "icky" and have cooties. But that's okay... the First Amendment gives you that right to be fully ignorant when it comes to gender and sexual orientation.
Furthermore, oh ignorant one, you'd be surprised how many in the LGBT community have a religious faith, dear boy.
Do you subscribe to the Pauline edicts on women in authority in church? If so, why haven't you and yours gone to the legislature to demand that a law be written to prohibit this? The bible also condones slavery! Are you ready for the backlash when you demand the return of Jim Crow to your state?
I guess it's futile to try and reason with an unreasonable and uneducatable person such as yourself. It's futile to tell you that over 50 years of legitimate research trumps your Bronze Age beliefs.
LOL Just like the lezzies Osama does not believe the Bible either.
according to what these lezzies are saying we should consider a rapist or child molester born that way and we should just accept their life style.
Any doctor or psychiatrist that says it is normal to be queer is sick too.
Ms McMuffin might have just wanted to go to a prom, however the school or its administration could not force the other kids to attend to be in her company.
It is not hate or slander for me to be interested in anyones salvation.
It is hatred on your part to try to force your behavior on other people.
Regardless of the names you call me does not bother me except I feel sorry for you.
We are nere for just a season, then we die. What then my friends.
Let's look at this issue of "forcing" our beliefs on others again. Ms. Mcmillan was not looking to "force" her beliefs on ANYONE. She did not seek to PREVENT others from attending the Prom. She only wanted to attend as herself, and join others in celebrating their high school days.
The School Board, OTOH, decided to "force" Ms Mcmillan to NOT attend the Prom. IOW, they actively worked to PREVENT her from attending, despite the lack of any evidence that she would cause a problem. The decision was made based on their OWN prejudices and homophobia, and it was done in DIRECT VIOLATION of Federal Law.
Now I ask you again: WHO was trying to force WHOM?
Personal note to the IAHS school board: If you're not willing to obey the law while doing your duties, you should resign.
Any heterosexual, like Bichon, who is obsessed with gay sex obviously has some underlying problem.
My sky is BLUE..yep you are confused..
We've been around since long before your belief system called Christianity, and we'll continue to exist for many thousands of years to come, despite your refusal to face the truth.
The rest of your pathetic rant just makes me want to laugh. "Wholesome" events? "Homosexual" religion? OMG, Bishon, is the sky green in your world? Your ignorance is so blatant.
There is no rational debate for perverts. It is hard to imagine any immoral pervert wanting to flaunt their sickness.
We are not supposed to allow religion in schools. Actually homosexuals want to impose their ouw perverted religion in the school system.
It seems there are enough homosexuals to have their own events.
Why can't the homosexuals realize that decent people want to stay away from them..The event that Ms McMuffin attended shows that most of her class mates did not want to be near her.
It is not a violation of her rights if the students decide to boycott any event she attends. They have the right to choose to attend only wholesome events.