Floridian politician Brian Blair’s the latest voice in the outcry against Day of Silence.
The annual event, which will be held on April 25th, commemorates queers who have lost life and limb as a result of anti-gay violence. This year’s will honor Lawrence King, the 15-year old whose classmate shot him in the head soon after King asked him to be his valentine.
Social conservatives are continuing their tradition of boycotting the event, as the American Family Association made clear with last month’s hateful radio ad. And now they’ve enlisted Blair, who’s running against an openly gay man, Kevin Beckner for Hillsborough County’s Commissioner seat. So, like a good little soldier, Blair, pictured on the left sent out an email of solidarity, which we’ve included below…
Via Gay Politics:
I have always believed that all citizens are equal and should be treated accordingly. On the other hand, no group of citizens should be given government sanction and support to promote their social and sexual agenda upon the rest of us and especially, our children. The attached email provides information about a “Day of Silence” for homosexuals in our schools. Considering the fact that the same school system does not want to allow just one Minute of Silence in the classroom for God, this is preposterous.
I encourage every parent of children in the participating schools to voice their opposition to this proposal to the school administration, the School Board the newspapers and to family and friends. Can you imagine asking for a “Day of Cheer for Heterosexuality?” If no action is taken to change this policy, then perhaps it is time for another surgical strike from the majority; a “Day of Abstention” from school participation might be considered.
The fact that the right’s willing to jeapordize their kid’s education to prove a backward point really sums it all up, don’t you think?
How about we take this to the next level?
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Gay Politics points out that Blair previously voted to prohibit gay pride, while Google images taught us that Blair once worked as a professional wrestler. What an eyesore!
emb
OK, it’s WAY obvious, but I’ll go there: This from a guy who’s probably spent more time with his head buried in another man’s crotch even than *I* have!?! The irony is nearly unbearable.
And I love when righties get all fussy about how this or that is neglecting or offending “God”, who is apparently pretty powerless to take care of himself, for being all omnipotent and everything…
DavidDust
For someone who’s been pictured holding another man’s hand while wearing nothing but bumblebee-striped speedos, this bitch has some nerve.
CitizenGeek
“Can you imagine asking for a “Day of Cheer for Heterosexuality?â€
Why would we need that, Brain Blair, heterosexuals aren’t being killed, maimed and bullied for something over which they have no control (their sexual orientation), so what’s there to reflect upon?
What an idiot. Makes me sick, really 🙂
Maverick69
Really, This comming from someone who wears a NOT so Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini, but stripes? He should go into the water and never come out.
queerunity
this wrestler got a stiffy with a man once and now has internal gay shame
http://www.queersunited.blogspot.com
foofyjim
I think it’s funny that he states “no group of citizens should be given government sanction and support to promote their social and sexual agenda upon the rest of us and especially, our children.” I absolutely agree. Get your religious beliefs away from innocent children. Get your hatred and fear away from innocent children.
RCDC
having participated in Day of Silence in high school… what does he want them to do, move the kids’ mouths and punch them in the gut until sounds come out? silent protest is pretty darn hard to stop. and it isn’t like NO ONE talks… oof I hate when people are selectively blind/stupid like this…
Rock
I googled this loathesome prick. This is his e-mail: [email protected]
a. mcewen
and for what it’s worth, if you are going to send emails, please dont’ send any threats. the last thing we need is another sally kern type martyr.
just a suggestion.