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Today's Disgusting Republican Homophobia

Mar 18, 2004 11:37 AM
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update They're backpedalling.

We need to keep them out of here.

– Rhea County (Tenn.) Commissioner J.C. Fugate, on his motion to include homosexuality under "crimes against nature" statutes and attempt to ban homosexuals from even living in the county.

(Andrew Sullivan)


Comments: Today's Disgusting Republican Homophobia

Rhea County, TN is the same county in which John Scopes got in trouble for teaching evolution in the 20s.

Posted by: O'dell on March 18, 2004 1:23 PM | permalink

Yes, but it was 80 years ago, and places can change a lot in 80 years. Some more than others, I suppose.

Posted by: Joe Grossberg on March 18, 2004 1:49 PM | permalink

It's hard to change if you don't believe in the concept of evolving :)

Posted by: J.Shell on March 18, 2004 4:12 PM | permalink

No more comments! Either someone has violated Godwin's Law, I'm tired of the discussion or, most likely, the ten-week window has closed. You can, however, contact me through email.