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'A SANE VOICE IN
OKLAHOMA'
Editorial
by Edward Kromer and Paul Bashline - A sane
voice from Oklahoma! I really want to thank the (Oklahoma)
Gazette for the very balanced
article on the reparative therapy. We felt that you
gave a straightforward and honest story. We knew
the story was in the works and were afraid of how it
could have been presented. We know that there are
some individuals that have the need for the services.
We understand that a few individuals, men or women might
have been abused or used by the elders in their church (the
highest percentage of pedophiles is Baptist men in a
position of power over children) and need to be healed of
the hurt inflicted. We understand that some individuals
do make a choice and wish to change into what their
church sees as proper. That is ok and we wish them
all the luck. No one should be denied the choice to
make their life the best they can.
Since the court ruling that happened in Vermont, we have
written to every single senator, judge, representative,
and the governor of that state. We thanked them for
the decision and showed our support in their efforts to
make this great nation a leader again in human dignity.
The over whelming responses we received (we didn't expect
letters back) were thanking us for "a sane voice
from Oklahoma" a few simply said, "I will
represent my constituents". We respect that
they will do exactly that. So far we received 108
responses from the people we wrote to. It is
incredible that they would even take the time to read our
letter from Oklahoma since it is not from their
constituency! The letter that stuck out in our
minds was from one Vermont Senator. He said he is
so glad to hear a sane voice from Oklahoma. He went
in to some detail about the people that hold office in
Oklahoma and expressed his sympathy that we had yet to be
able to stop the wave of hatred that the whole world sees
in Oklahoma. For example, we have a Governor who
does not believe in human dignity and even a mayor who
believes in human dignity for some, but not "as long
as those homosexuals speak".
We would like to invite those that say we, as homosexuals
cannot have a happy lifestyle, to spend a day with us.
There is no "myth" as stated in the letter
written by John Terneus. We have many friends that
are straight. We have many friends that are gay.
Some relationships make it and some don't. We know
couples who have been together for up to 57 years that
are heterosexual and homosexual. We know couples
that have children and couples that don't. We are as
normal as everyone else. There are always ups and downs.
We all have "in-laws". Some are great some are
not. We have the same arguments. We have the
same crises. We have the same happiness. The
same joy. We are no different. We will
celebrate 13yrs of life together in February. We invite
all to celebrate with us.
Edward Kromer
Paul Bashline
(405)232-1451
OKLAHOMA LAMBDA
INTERCOLLEGIATE COALITION ANNOUNCES MAJOR CONFERENCE,
FUNDRAISER
OLIC, the coalition of GLBT student
groups from colleges and universities across Oklahoma,
announced on Wednesday that they will be holding a state-wide
conference again this year. The one-day conference will
be Sat, Mar 25, will feature national-level speakers and
is being held on the University of Oklahoma campus.
Scheduled speakers include Gina Reiss, managing director
of Gender Pac, and Kevin Jennings, executive director of
GLSEN. Registration forms will soon be available from
participating student groups. GayOKC.com
will post additional details as they become available.
On Sat, Jan 29 a fundraising concert for OLIC will be
held at Diversity Coffeeshop, 1739 NW 16th. The concert
will feature several bands and individual performers,
ranging from punk to drag, including Same Day Service,
Eric Sarmiento, The Lees, Fresca Sparks, and Desree
Tarelle. There will be a $5 cover and donations will be
accepted. Performances will begin at 8PM and are
scheduled to last until 2AM(!). The concert is being
hosted by OU students Timothy Brown and Fresca Sparks.
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Fri, Jan 14
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Richardson. Sponsored by the NAACP and Temple B'nai
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Hamiton, and OKC city councilperson Ann Simank.
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JOHN CORIGLIANO
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Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Building, 2501 N Blackwelder.
Lectures, rehearsals and concert will be free and open to
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