Homosexual marriage

[Ezekiel Krahlin]

On 1 Mar 1997 06:18:33 GMT, "Sam Woodgeard" <us...@fairfieldi.com>
said:

>Judge not? Ask for Judgenot.txt

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NEW DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE

copyright 1997 by Ezekiel J. Krahlin
(Jehovah's Queer Witness)

I hereby declare war against the United States Government,
and to all its people who support the federal sanction against
same-sex marriage... which may be a majority. The moment
government permits any state to officially and intentionally deny
a gay citizen's right to the pursuit of happiness--as indeed
marriage is a blissful goal--the door is open to establishing all
homophile women and men as second class citizens in perpetuity.

I perceive this unconstitutional, ungodly sanction as the
first step towards eradicating all known homosexuals in our sorry
nation. The bombing of the Lesbian lounge in Atlanta is just the
beginning...unless the federal government and mainstream
Christian churches--including African-American
congregations--immediately step in and aggressively fight back
against the jihad these homophobes have declared. (I'm not
holding my breath.) Their continued silence and foot-dragging on
the noble issue of same-sex-lover rights, puts blood on their
hands as surely as if they were right-wing fanatics themselves!

I urge all lesbians, gays, bisexuals, gender changers, their
supporters, and other so-called queer types to bear arms and take
to the streets...and push back the beast of homophobia that now
rears its ugly head in the eyes of the majority, who prowl this
gutted country like ghouls from The Night Of The Living Dead. For
all intent purposes, President Clinton has nodded his head in
approval of a nationwide witch hunt to kill us anywhere and
everywhere we are seen or known to abide...or at best to deny us
jobs, shelter, friendship, and equal treatment. Our President's
wavering on the "gays in the military" issue, along with the
signing of DOMA...places him in direct responsibility for
exacerbating the hostility against a basically harmless, and
decent, group of citizens: gay women and men.

Likewise for our so-called "liberal" straight friends...who
are too cowardly to display a pink triangle on their own
clothing, or a T-shirt or bumper sticker proclaiming: "Another
Hetero for Lesbian & Gay Rights". Yet they proudly wear slogans
and icons promoting the rights of African-Americans, women,
children, trees, animals, and so on. The Danes in World War II
sported stars of David to conceal the Jews from Nazis...but I
hear of none who displayed the pink triangle.

If you are heterosexual, and perceive yourself as a true
"progressive", then you would have no qualms in taking up this
noble banner of Homophile Liberation in the ways I have
suggested...else you, too, have blood on your hands. But if
heteros at large still refuse to see this as their fight,
too...we homosexuals can flood the straight bars, clubs, and
other hetero hangouts. Our presence, with pink triangles
emblazoned on our shirts and jackets, will turn these straight
clubs into targets of the Army of God and their ilk. Then, of
course, we'll have a lot more allies in the resistance--albeit
unwilling.

Be it known that I am proudly homosexual, that I am a
Christian who respects all other beliefs as equal, that I
presently go by the name Ezekiel Krahlin (formerly Gene
Catalano). Be it also known that I propose the new label
"Thracian" over "gay male," to symbolize the new-found
empowerment of the homophile community in this century's closing
decade. The word "gay" perpetuates a stereotype of ourselves as
flighty, emotional, and frivolous...not to be taken seriously, as
a citizen, as a human being, or as anything else! (Surely, women
have a similar complaint against male chauvanists.)

"Lesbian" is a beautiful term for the homosexual female; as
its name comes from a Greek Island with a rich, classical
history. The region of Thrace also has a great history, and
likewise plays an honored role in Hellenic culture...hence I coin
the term "Thracian" for those who are commonly thought of as "gay
male". Ancient Greeks first called their northern neighbors
"Thracians," and later, "Macedonians"...the people from whom
arose Alexander The Great. "Thracian" may also be used as a
general term for both homophile women and men, who are sick of
the belittling and ineffectual descriptor, "gay".

Heterosexism, chauvinism, misogyny, mysandry, homophobia,
pedophilia, racism, and bestiality are all blasphemies in God's
eyes, and in mine, and in the eyes of all good people. And if you
are good, you shall not perish. But woe to all others, for
Christ has come to destroy them for once and for eternity. He
will set up centers of protection as fast as possible, in order
to provide some security for His faithful. Under Jesus Christ's
inspiration, I declare Northern California a safe haven, and
demand protection by the United Nations Global Peacekeepers. I
also call for the secession of this region, and its establishment
as a government solely for and by Thracians and Lesbians...where
all beliefs are to be equally respected. As a body politik, we
are as the victorious David against Goliath: the giant of
homophobia shall be toppled and slain in our time.

Let it also be known that not every gay person is a friend.
Like any group of human beings, they have their ranks of evil
forces. True hearts are few and far between...love and be
constant to such friends--if indeed you have one--for you are
well blessed. For wherever there are two kindred hearts, there
Your Angel will be also, in spirit. Do not judge any person by
any category (such as gay or hetero, Jew or Christian, ugly or
handsome, poor or rich, white or black, etc.) But do judge her by
what comes from the heart, as expressed in words and deeds.

Civilization (for what it's worth) is about to go berserk;
the capitalist world as we know it is doomed. I trust that those
whom I can reach through this letter, already are taking action.
If you are wicked, it is not yet too late to change. I stand by
you in prayer, and hope you will join the valorous. For until the
last enemy is fallen, it is my duty to fight for every lost soul
until the final moment. Yes, I pray most ardently for the lost,
not for the risen.

In closing, I humbly attempt to give solace to my Thracian
sisters and brothers, with this quote from Psalm 35 (1-8):

Plead my cause, O Lord, with those who strive with me;
Fight against those who fight against me.
Take hold of shield and buckler,
And stand up for my help.

Also draw out the spear,
And stop those who pursue me.
Say to my soul,
"I am your salvation."

Let those be put to shame and brought to dishonor
Who seek after my life;
Let those be turned back and brought to confusion
Who plot my hurt.
Let them be like chaff before the wind,
And let the angel of the Lord pursue them.

For without cause they have hidden their net for me in
a pit,
Which they have dug without cause for my life.
Let destruction come upon him unexpectedly,
And let his net that he has hidden catch himself;
Into that very destruction let him fall.

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[Alan Miles]

Ezekiel Krahlin wrote:
>
> I hereby declare war against the United States Government,
> and to all its people who support the federal sanction against
> same-sex marriage... which may be a majority.

The US is the only goverment on earth that is engaged in a debate on
this issue. I think your self-righteous rant should better be directed
at say, China, where gays can be executed.

Further, the US Congress has passed a law that says that no state needs
to recognize gay marriages in another state, i. e. DOMA. While
indefensible, this law is very far different from a federal sanction
against gay marriage.

This law is only tenuously constitutional.

Further, it needs attacking on the state level.

You'd help us if you'd tone down and help.

[FJ!!]

In article <331BD8...@interport.net>,
Alan Miles <ami...@interport.net> wrote:

>Ezekiel Krahlin wrote:
>> same-sex marriage... which may be a majority.

>The US is the only goverment on earth that is engaged in a debate on
>this issue.

Yeah, right.
FJ!!

"The hatemobile spawned!" - random thought on Cherry St.

[Ezekiel Krahlin]

On Tue, 04 Mar 1997 03:07:30 -0500, Alan Miles <ami...@interport.net>
said:

>Ezekiel Krahlin wrote:
>>
>> I hereby declare war against the United States Government,
>> and to all its people who support the federal sanction against
>> same-sex marriage... which may be a majority.
>

>The US is the only goverment on earth that is engaged in a debate on

>this issue. I think your self-righteous rant should better be directed
>at say, China, where gays can be executed.

No, it belongs right in in this homophobic nation, where Lesbians and
Thracians still live under a reign of terror...where two men or women
seen holding hands--even in their own "gay" neighborhoods--can, and
do, get bashed or killed. This is not a self-rigteous rant, but
absolute rage and disgust at the kind of people who promote this
hatred...Amerikan KKKhristians.

>Further, the US Congress has passed a law that says that no state needs
>to recognize gay marriages in another state, i. e. DOMA. While
>indefensible, this law is very far different from a federal sanction
>against gay marriage.

Ah, yes, the "Defense Of Marriage Act", a sugar coated pill of hatred,
which really means "Queers Are 2nd Class Citizens, let's bash 'em!"
Clinton has shown what a mean-spirited and vile man he really is. He
has openly betrayed a group of decent people who contributed to his
successful elections. He has exacerbated gay-hatred in the
military...and now, not being satisfied with that, he is exacerbating
homophobia across an entire continent.

DOMA is the first law in Amerikan history, where a state is allowed to
disregard the legal sanctions of any other...it is totally,
absolutely, unconstitutional. It was composed to intentionally
discriminate against GayFolk. It is a hate bill, clear and
simple...which even many so-called "progressives" support. (Ralph
Nader: "I don't get involved in gonadal politics.") We truly have
far less friends in politics, than we can imagine...we are pretty much
alone.

I now quote from "People for the American Way", their web page on
DOMA: http://www.pfaw.org/alert/DOMATP.HTM

"H.R. 3396 is an unnecessary and potentially unconstitutional
piece of legislation. It promotes scapegoating of a specific group of
Americans, and unnecessarily usurps traditional state authority. The
so-called Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) defines civil marriage for
federal purposes and effectively encourages states to circumvent the
Full Faith and Credit Clause of the Constitution...

"DOMA is a part of an extremist agenda that seeks to divide
and conquer on a platform of intolerance.

"...The federal government has never before defined civil
marriage. The definition, regulation, and legislation of domestic
relations have consistently and historically been a state
responsibility. DOMA would impose a federal definition on all states,
regardless of their own definitions of marriage."

>This law is only tenuously constitutional.

That's not the point. It is fomenting violence even beyond the
horrible atrocities against us that we have come to accept as
"normal."

>You'd help us if you'd tone down and help.

Nonsense. I'm already helping. This is clearly another situation
where silence = death. Since when does toning down the truth, ever
helped anyone?

---
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[Rob Moffett]

Ezekiel Krahlin wrote:

> "H.R. 3396 is an unnecessary and potentially unconstitutional
> piece of legislation. It promotes scapegoating of a specific group of
> Americans, and unnecessarily usurps traditional state authority. The
> so-called Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) defines civil marriage for
> federal purposes and effectively encourages states to circumvent the
> Full Faith and Credit Clause of the Constitution...

This law is just another example of the federal government taking power
into its hands that doesn't belong there. Kinda like giving money to
other countries.

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[Ezekiel Krahlin]

On Wed, 05 Mar 1997 17:34:03 -0500, Rob Moffett <rmof...@work.job>
said:

>Ezekiel Krahlin wrote:
>> so-called Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) defines civil marriage for
>> federal purposes and effectively encourages states to circumvent the
>> Full Faith and Credit Clause of the Constitution...
>
>This law is just another example of the federal government taking power
>into its hands that doesn't belong there. Kinda like giving money to
>other countries.

It sure is...with the extra spin of tossing in hatred for, and
prejudice against, an already persecuted, vulnerable minority!
It is our government caving in to the religious right wing, with
hatred of GayFolk a main part of its diabolical agenda.

[Rob Moffett]

Ezekiel Krahlin wrote:

> It sure is...with the extra spin of tossing in hatred for, and
> prejudice against, an already persecuted, vulnerable minority!
> It is our government caving in to the religious right wing, with
> hatred of GayFolk a main part of its diabolical agenda.

I bet there'd be less gay bashing if gays were a larger economic power!

[Xich Lo]

Rob Moffett wrote:
>
> I bet there'd be less gay bashing if gays were a larger economic power!

But when looking at economic power, one cannot just look at one
particular group, but also at the groups that support that group. Gays
may only be 2-5% of the country, but people who support gays and gay
rights number much closer to the 40% mark (I'm basing this on the fact
that approximately 40% of Americans were against the "defense of
marriage" act passed through congress...granted it's only one issue, but
it is at least an indicator). So gays and supporters of gay rights make
up about 40% of the country. That's a pretty strong economic base.

No, I don't think economics has anything to do with it. It's all
people. Gay bashers are sick individuals who feel alienated by a
society that is basically inclusive. They want to be members of a club
rather than members of a diverse society. The fact that the worst of
them bandy about their gay bashing in the name of Christianity gives
Christianity a bad name, which is especially sad. Christianity is a
loving, beautiful religion. And most important, it is and should always
be inclusive (what was that that Jesus said about "even the least of
these"?).

Gay bashing is a sickness fuelled by hate, misunderstanding, insecurity,
alienation and ignorance.

[94967294]

Rob Moffett (rmof...@work.job) wrote:

: Ezekiel Krahlin wrote:
:
: > It sure is...with the extra spin of tossing in hatred for, and
: > prejudice against, an already persecuted, vulnerable minority!
: > It is our government caving in to the religious right wing, with
: > hatred of GayFolk a main part of its diabolical agenda.

:
: I bet there'd be less gay bashing if gays were a larger economic power!

Actually, while gays are not a LARGE economic power, we are a RESPECTED
economic power mostly because of our demographics. We tend to be more upscale,
better educated, and have higher family incomes than the average family. THe
same can't always be said for lesbians, but they're getting there. [Someday
women will be paid the same as men, and then there will be a different
scenario.] BTW - I do have refrences for these bold statements if you want
them.