Sally Kern's about to get some competition – in a good way.
Fifty-nine year old social worker Ron Marlett announced this week that he'll run against the anti-gay politico in Oklahoma's next election. While he's been mulling running for a while, Marlett says Kern's anti-gay audio spurred him to civil action:
I've just been concerned for some time about the damage done by extremes. I abhor hatred. I abhor hatred of people, of groups. I think everyone is worthy of respect.
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I do not believe people have the right to incite violence with their free speech. Free speech can be provocative and it can be considered hateful by some. We have to treat people with dignity and respect.
Marlett's definitely got our vote! Or, he would if we lived in that district.
Kern (pictured, as we imagine her) remains unconcerned, telling her local NBC affiliate that she's in it to win it: "That's the political process so I have no problem. I'll do what needs to be done and the people will decide. That's the process." Let's hope it processes her out.
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I lived in Oklahoma for five years, and while it is in many respects the buckle of the Bible belt, most people there are decent and respectful. I think if he's a decent chap, he'll have a better than decent chance to defeat her.
Please do some research and tell us where we can send Marlett campaign money.
Yeah, Like "HELLS KITCHEN GUY" said, let's get him some money!
I already looked for a website for him but found none. I'm sending an e-mail to see what more I can do http://www.okdemocrats.org/
I will be finding out shortly where to donate, give me a few hours.
Stay tuned for the announcement of Ron Marlett's website. Regardless of where you live in or out of Oklahoma, or even if you're not a registered voter, you can help Marlett win by contributing money for his campaign. All that information will be coming soon on his website.
You can read additional stories Kern at http://www.okstonewall.org
Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa, I'm DYIN' at that picture!
I've gotten emails from Todd Goodman, Field Director Oklahoma Democratic Party and Christine Byrd, State Field Director Oklahoma Democratic Party.
They told me Mr. Marlett is not ready to accept donations yet but should be soon.
Send emails to the Oklahoma Democratic Party and let them know about your support for Mr. Marlett. They are very responsive and interested in learning more about all us LGBT supporters of Mr. Marlett wanting to make donations.
I foresee any opponent of hers getting BIG GAY MONEY!