http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2008/11/13/the_streets_of_new_york Comments On: The Streets of New York by Dan Savage en-us Copyright 2009 The Stranger. All rights reserved. This RSS file is offered to individuals, The Stranger readers, and non-commercial organizations only. Any commercial websites wishing to use this RSS file, please contact The Stranger. webmaster@thestranger.com (The Stranger Webmaster) Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:01 -0800 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:45:00 -0800 Foundation http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Posted by PhilE]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:55:48 -0800 The Stranger Posted by kc]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:20:54 -0800 The Stranger
so maybe its a good thing I didn't.

rock on dan!
Posted by karen]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:19:45 -0800 The Stranger
We proud queers must not allow the followers of pederast priests to escape our scorn.

(Now, on to coming up with a placard slogan referencing the Knights of Columbus...)
Posted by Lewis]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:25:41 -0800 The Stranger Posted by Keith]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:08:12 -0800 The Stranger
Then again, I really see no reason not to target both the Mormon and Catholic churches, but that's just me.
Posted by Ed (the real one)]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:50:33 -0800 The Stranger Posted by bobbo]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:47:25 -0800 The Stranger
Thanks for the pictures and commentary Dan!
Posted by Suz]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:33:13 -0800 The Stranger Posted by Alan D]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:25:45 -0800 The Stranger Yes, people have been overlooking the Catholic church and their usual hate. But that's just it... opposing the catholic church is sorta like beating a dead horse, I mean, those guys are wrong on EVERYTHING and have been for what, 1800 years?. Their opposition to gay marriage is completely predictable and expected and boring. I don't think they're EVER gonna get it.

Mormons, on the other hand, are new meat. They haven't been spanked yet, and maybe they need some good slapping around. Maybe the world needs to see that they are a threat to civil rights and not just another tiny cult?
Posted by Sleestak]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:23:02 -0800 The Stranger
Ed, the LDS are not the little pests that you imagine. You might not have noticed, but they've come a long way since the 19th century.

They are a powerful political force, and their treasury is extensive.

The LDS can easily match and exceed the multi-billion dollar "nonprofit" insurance money that the Knights of Columbus have long leveraged to underwrite their political agendas

As the primary underwriters of Yes on Prop 8, the LDS are receiving a just response to their choice once again to confuse the role of prophet with politician.

If you leave the church and enter the public square, especially to destroy the marriages and families of other citizens, you damn well better expect a response.

Posted by yawp]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:22:11 -0800 The Stranger
And the best best best part of last night was the signs. Gays are great at fighting hate with snark!
Posted by Joey the Girl]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:14:09 -0800 The Stranger Posted by DannyG]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:11:55 -0800 The Stranger
Some puny little cult instead of the real driving force against the gay community at all levels- the Catholic Church, led by an arch out spoken international homophobe who makes no bones about it - the current Pope.

Again, it feels good, and is funny - but for a tactic, nothing at all.

Utah is the only state, a small little place, where Mormons have political clout to any degree.

So off target folks, off, off, off.
Posted by Ed]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:03:14 -0800 The Stranger
Chances are they have no clue what effect their 10% has had on the rights on thousands of people, but you never know.
Posted by ?]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:01:54 -0800 The Stranger
Important Question. What do we say to our Mormon Co-Workers?

I also posted this question on JMG blog as I value his readerships collective intelligence.

I work in an art organization here in AR and have a mormon co-worker. How to treat him in a professional environment has been bugging me since the election. I have been doing my best to be civil since I don't wish to create a hostile work place. That has been challenging. My thoughts are rolling with the myriad of ways I can speak to him. I have not spoken to him since the election. I think until I am able to be articulate and calm I need to say nothing because otherwise I would be just a big jerk and not be respected were I to yell at him. Can we discuss what to say in a one on one with mormons? Maybe in a central post? I have lost sleep with the many different dialogue/facts/statements I want to say. I want to see what other people would have to say. I very much value the collective intelligence of your blog and hope there can be some great help on this. I think all of us need to be ready to verbally respond 1 on 1.

Best,

Drew from AR
Posted by erstegeiger]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:50:03 -0800 The Stranger
"We all can't marry Liza."

Then we went to Red Bamboo for dinner. excellent all around!
Posted by Jersey]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:32:51 -0800 The Stranger Posted by banjoboy]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:30:47 -0800 The Stranger
1) it would give your protest a focused ending.
2) it would be lots of fun and keep the energy of the protest from petering out.
3) it would get every bar and restaurant owner in the city on your side very quickly.
Posted by douglas]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:29:25 -0800 The Stranger Posted by Womyn2m]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:13:29 -0800 The Stranger Posted by New York]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:11:49 -0800 The Stranger Posted by John Bailo]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:11:33 -0800 The Stranger Posted by clearlyhere]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:05:34 -0800 The Stranger Posted by Mr. Poe]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:05:02 -0800 The Stranger Posted by Derrick]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:04:41 -0800 The Stranger