I’ve been posting frequently about the Buttars Bills. The issues on which these bills (and some others, I might add) are based are what is being termed as “message” bills and not focused on citizens needs.
One Utah has an audio clip of Utah Senator Scott McCoy’s passionate testimony about the Buttars bills and the attack on the homosexual community. Posting about his remarks does not do his testimony justice. Listen to it.
Other senators opposed to this legislation make testimony also about divisiveness and hatred and “throwing stones”. Analogies and poignant stories of past events are made to the body.
Proponents of the bill pointed out that the words “gay and lesbian” are not mentioned in the bill. However, Buttars keeps referring to homosexuality in his defense of the bill.
Buttars argued that “traditional moral values” upon which these countries were founded must be upheld……
Let’s taken a momentary aside and examine the personal lives and “moral values”of our founding fathers, shall we? Thomas Jefferson, for example, had a questionable sexual life. There is also some question as to whether or not Amercia was actually founded on the principles of christianity – even amongst the christian communities.
When touting the “traditional moral values” upon which our country was founded, it would behoove our legislators to first define “traditional moral values” and to then substantiate the claims with evidence that may be or my not be challenged.
The GLBT community and supporters will be holding a rally on Monday night:
Family Night at the Capitol
Monday, February 27 at 4:00 P.M. on the West Plaza Capital Grounds
PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) invites you to a peaceful rally of support for the GLBT Community and for Gay/Straight Alliances on Monday, February 27 at 4:00 p.m. on the West Plaza Capital Grounds.
What our legislators are doing and saying is wrong, immoral, and sending a negative message to our community. Bring friends and family. Wear t-shirts, buttons, and make banners or posters that make a statement of how you feel about the proposed bills that will affect our community and our loved ones. Include positive messages that we want them to know about our friends and family members. Together we can make a difference. This is the last chance we have during this Legislative session to stand together and have our voices be heard. Please join us!
Thanks,
Geralynn Barney
PFLAG Mom
Deanna Dee-Dee Taylor 