Manifesto: Blue Rose Militia
Ezekiel Krahlin
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THE BLUE ROSE MILITIA (world's first *queer* militia)
(Note: The word "Thracian" as used throughout this manifesto, is
an empowering adjective intended to replace the word "gay," for
those who choose to.)
Founded December 1, 1996 by Thracian rights activist Ezekiel
Krahlin (formerly Gene Catalano), The Blue Rose Militia is a
ParaNormalMilitary organization dedicated to the defense of
homosexual civil rights within the borders of the United States
Of America. It seeks to establish Northern California as a safe
haven for the homosexual populace and its refugees...via new and
inviolable federal and state laws, or through secession and
formation of a new nation. The Militia is a loosely bound
federation of community clusters throughout the nation, whose
leadership is entrusted to the inspiration of each local group.
This new alliance is born of outraged response to President
Clinton's signing of the notorious "Defense Of Marriage Act."
The Blue Rose Militia encourages all Thracians and Lesbians,
their heterosexual supporters--and other non-heterosexist
types--to bear arms at all times, in order to protect one's self
and one's friends, from the outrageous brutality of a homophobic
populace. The Militia implores its advocates to carry pepper
spray as a minimal deterrent from violent attacks...and supports
the legal acquisition of more serious arms for the sake of self
defense.
While The Militia does encourage members and sympathizers to
bear arms, to a greater degree it supports the application of
creative genius to achieve its goals of homosexual liberation.
To become a member: apply the emblem of a blue rose to a
camouflage jacket--wear this jacket for one full day--and you
become a member. This simple gesture indicates your sincerity to
help the cause of homosexual civil rights... and will link your
spirit to the telepathic network that is The Blue Rose Militia.
You will then--through dreams, ideas, or psychic signals--receive
inspirations to perform actions that further Lesbian/Tracian
liberation. You will also be showered with a thousand blessings
of gratitude by the angelic forces...but that is merely frosting
on the cake (or "wings on the toaster," so to speak). Please
note that if you do not believe in angels or psychic forces, you
are still welcome to contribute your own actions to the cause.
The Blue Rose Militia respects all religions and world
views--including atheistic and agnostic perceptions--and will
never reject anyone on grounds of personal beliefs...except those
that preach malicious intent to harm others (such as Satanic,
terrorist, or hard drug cults).
Create your own blue rose patch on a circle of scrap cloth
two to three inches in diameter, and paint, draw, or embroider
the rose. (Or find a patch with a rose design, and color the
rose blue.) Attach to jacket with velcro or safety pin. Or find
an old political button--paint a blue rose over the original
design--and pin it on. Any other method to create a blue rose
logo is acceptable. The ideal design for the logo is: a single
sky-blue rose with lime-green stem and two leaves, on a wine-red
background. Blue stands for loyalty, red for life force, and
green for healing powers.
None of the inspirations you receive will violate your own
values and beliefs, or interfere in any significant way with your
vocation or personal relations...unless you specifically desire
to live out a more wild and free-spirited adventure. Examples of
inspired actions: financial donation to a Lesbian or Thracian
group, speaking out against a homophobic slur, reading an
informative book on homosexuality, freely copying and
distributing this Blue Rose Militia bulletin, reaching out to a
homosexual acquaintance, writing a letter to a newspaper, wearing
a homo-supportive T-shirt, calling a radio talk show,
participating in a pro-homosexual demonstration, attaching
pro-gay stickers to outgoing mail, or even starting or joining an
auxiliary Blue Rose Militia in your own neighborhood. You may
even have a special calling above and beyond the examples
herein...in such a case, let your conscience be your guide. I
give no further examples, in order that your inspiration may
remain unfettered, and your imagination soar!
The Blue Rose Militia places absolute trust into the hands
of anyone so inspired...and requires no report from any member,
or conferral, before he or she takes action. Should a member
choose to confer with another, that is fine...and for that reason
local groups may be formed and dissolved in spontaneous fashion,
without first consulting the founder or its headquarters. Wear
the blue rose logo anywhere on your person, backpack, briefcase,
or purse (camouflage jacket is optional after the first time
worn). In this manner, you will meet other members who recognize
the emblem.
Sincerely,
Ezekiel J. Krahlin
Chief Thracian
To reach me, remove "_Z" from my e-mail address.
Simon
Since you are advocating the bearing of firearms and the carrying of
"pepperspray", I certainly hope that you are also willing to train the
bearers in safety, cleaning, target identification, and legal guidelines
of self defense. I don't believe in gun control other than an informed,
rational owner. Please get educated BEFORE purchasing a firearm.
Ezekiel Krahlin
On Sun, 23 Feb 1997 15:53:47 -0800, Simon <t...@lass.ann> imparted this
delicious tidbit of wisdom:
I do not advocate the *illegal* possession of weapons of self defense
in any way. Thanks for affirming that point. It is, however, the
responsibility of each arms-bearer to find for him or herself, the
proper training, and not look towards me for that service.
I am just sick and tired of seeing another gay man or woman getting
bashed...when I know that, in many of these circumstances, the
attacked did not even carry a can of pepper spray...which could have
nipped any potential violence in the bud, and gotten the criminal
arrested.
dion...@infinet.com
Ezekiel Krahlin (ekra...@fog.net_Z) said:
} Founded December 1, 1996 by Thracian rights activist Ezekiel
}Krahlin (formerly Gene Catalano), The Blue Rose Militia is a
}ParaNormalMilitary organization
"We practice intensive Zen Buddhist meditation techniques coupled with
telekinetic Tae Kwon Do. We also specialize in 'remote viewing' bomb
disposal and disarmament.
"Prices negociable.
"To schedule an appointment: Click your heels three times while saying
'om'. (Alternately -- circumstances permitting -- you may flag down a Gray
and mention coordinates 40-bi-123.)"
(Sorry. Couldn't resist. "ParaNormalMilitary" does bring such interesting
pictures to mind.)
--
<a href="http://www.infinet.com/~dionisio">Finger</a> for PGP public key
And the Thought of the Moment (tm) is...
<bits of ice striking hull> "Captain, we're being hailed."
Ezekiel Krahlin
On 25 Feb 1997 08:17:09 GMT, dion...@infinet.com () imparted this
delicious tidbit of wisdom:
>(Sorry. Couldn't resist. "ParaNormalMilitary" does bring such interesting
>pictures to mind.)
No apologies necessary, sweetheart! One good laugh deserves another.
Who ever said you can't have a healthy sense of humor while defending
a noble cause like Lesbian & Thracian Civil Rights? After all:
"There's a little homo in every homo sapiens." --e.j.krahlin
----------signature:
I prefer public dialogue...no personal replies, please
(except on request; will consider pen-pals).
Private, hostile comments will be re-posted in public.
Sammie Foss
Ezekiel Krahlin (Chief_T...@Athenia.New) wrote:
: "There's a little homo in every homo sapiens." --e.j.krahlin
Grammar Police! Arrest this man.
Sammie
dion...@infinet.com
Sammie Foss (s...@arches.uga.edu) said:
}Grammar Police! Arrest this man.
Handcuffs are more properly applied in alt.sex.bondage. Please take the
matter there.
--
<a href="http://www.infinet.com/~dionisio">Finger</a> for PGP public key
And the Thought of the Moment (tm) is...
Of course I'm sane. The voices say so.
Scott Carpenter
On Mon, 03 Mar 1997 09:41:17 -0700, "R. Russ" <rr...@stanford.edu>
wrote:
>Should this "manifesto" be submitted to alt.boring?
Either that or alt.newbie.clueless.kooks