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by Java Mann
I
thought I’d start by telling my frequent
readers that I sent the open letter, which was published here, to the programming
managers of WCBV-TV. It came back as undeliverable. As I had checked the
E-mail address with several reliable sources, I must conclude that the
station’s server either was overwhelmed, or that they chose to suspend
service. I don’t know if the mail they received was pro or con, but they
must now be aware the can of worms they are holding. Lets hope they are
smart enough not to open it.
I will admit to having a
love/hate relationship with hypocrisy. I know it's one of the greatest
evils and to be avoided at all costs, but when done badly I find it hysterically
funny.
Case in point # 1:
"We challenge NBC producers
to produce a fair and accurate portrayal of homosexuality…" This of course
sounds like standard gay friendly rhetoric that could be attributed to
any pro-gay organization, but when we add " and those who have come out
of the homosexual lifestyle." it takes on a slightly different bend.
The quote is from Mike Haley,
an alleged "former homosexual", and he is commenting on a recent episode
of NBC’s "Will and Grace" where Jack infiltrates a meeting of "recovering
homosexuals" and ends up seducing the group leader. It appears that Mr.
Haley is offended because the "former homosexuals" were portrayed in a
stereotypical manner.
So, the fact that for decades
homosexuals were portrayed as mincing effeminate queens, sex offenders,
pedophiles and mental patients does not offend Mr. Haley, yet one half-hour
sit-com portraying "recovering homosexuals" in the same manner does.
Don’t worry Mr. Haley. I’m
sure in a few decades people might take you seriously. Providing, of course,
you can prove that there is such a thing as a former homosexual. Good Luck.
Case in Point #2:
"We do not oppose homosexuality,
but men kissing in public is a homosexual practice and we do oppose it.
It would make us feel uncomfortable".
This quote comes to us from
Freda Lambert, president of the NBCW, a British catholic women’s group.
Her comment was inspired by a movement in England to decriminalize public
displays of affection between two men. I’m not sure which I find more ridiculous:
That there is a law banning public displays of affection, or that these
women feel they can criminalize the various things that might make them
uncomfortable. Go figure.
Granted, I’m a bit of a prude
and I do find public displays of affection a tacky, but I feel good taste
should be enough to keep PDAs in check. This does, however, beg the questions:
If kissing a man in public is a crime, exactly how is it enforced, and
what kind of penalty does it warrant?
So, I guess my point, and
yes, I do have one, is this: Hypocrites come in all shapes and sizes, from
prudish little old ladies to fags who are deluded into thinking they’re
straight. The one thing they have in common is that they are obtuse. They
want the world to change for them, completely unaware that their opinions
may be the exception rather than the rule. They want to change the behavior
of others because it offends, without realizing that their own behavior
might offend. And they hate to be laughed at, which makes ‘em all the funnier.
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