Your words are exactly what we need, and an “effective” fight against the facism that confronts us, Bob. I have 3 grandchildren who fall under the guidelines being attacked and dehumanized by this governor and legislature. I don’t know strong enough words to express my outrage. And if we don’t fight this battle, who will be next? We have to stand against this small, mean-spirited, fear mongering.
Thank you for doing just that in your clear and unwavering voice.
I do not understand how being LGBTQ+ is harmful to anyone and why we need to focus so much energy and money on promoting hate. I have heard people say love the sinner but hate the sin. How is it a sin to be born a certain way. It is not a choice to be LGBTQ+. How is passing laws that make it hard for people to exist, loving the “sinner”? Republicans are claiming to be the party protecting people’s freedom. I guess freedom is only for those who they deem worthy.
Homophobia is ignorance, hatred, and possibly deadly.
I’m a straight guy who grew up in the segregated South, and late in life got to know some LGBTQ human beings. Some are best friends, and the finest people I know.
Thanks Bob for your persistance. We need it to be contagious. Political battles are fought over the persistence of ideas. Despite recent setbacks, Reynolds and her allies remain resolute to advancing her agenda. Much like the defeated initial AEA restructuring, gender identity , or public lands acquisition proposals, they will not fade into the shadows. Each of these proposals have been resurrected by Reynolds. Please share Bob's column. I just shared it with a new group's FB page (PROIOWA 24). All these anti Iowa proposals by the R and R’s (Reynolds and Republicans) are not the Iowa we deserve.
I wish those who support all these oppressive policies would read Flannery O’Connor’s story “A Temple of the Holy Ghost”. Unfortunately they would then ban it from libraries and bookstores.
Your words are exactly what we need, and an “effective” fight against the facism that confronts us, Bob. I have 3 grandchildren who fall under the guidelines being attacked and dehumanized by this governor and legislature. I don’t know strong enough words to express my outrage. And if we don’t fight this battle, who will be next? We have to stand against this small, mean-spirited, fear mongering.
Thank you for doing just that in your clear and unwavering voice.
I do not understand how being LGBTQ+ is harmful to anyone and why we need to focus so much energy and money on promoting hate. I have heard people say love the sinner but hate the sin. How is it a sin to be born a certain way. It is not a choice to be LGBTQ+. How is passing laws that make it hard for people to exist, loving the “sinner”? Republicans are claiming to be the party protecting people’s freedom. I guess freedom is only for those who they deem worthy.
Good to see so many protesting.
Homophobia is not “Christian”
Homophobia is ignorance, hatred, and possibly deadly.
I’m a straight guy who grew up in the segregated South, and late in life got to know some LGBTQ human beings. Some are best friends, and the finest people I know.
Open your minds, homophobes
Brilliant piece! Just brilliant! And so vitally important. Thank you!
Thanks Bob for your persistance. We need it to be contagious. Political battles are fought over the persistence of ideas. Despite recent setbacks, Reynolds and her allies remain resolute to advancing her agenda. Much like the defeated initial AEA restructuring, gender identity , or public lands acquisition proposals, they will not fade into the shadows. Each of these proposals have been resurrected by Reynolds. Please share Bob's column. I just shared it with a new group's FB page (PROIOWA 24). All these anti Iowa proposals by the R and R’s (Reynolds and Republicans) are not the Iowa we deserve.
Reynolds and Co are picking this fight. So much wasted energy, so much missed opportunity.
Zora's comment grabs me. well written and I agree with you.
What happened to all are created equal with unalienable rights, among which are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness???
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Fascists also misappropriated science which is why so many scientists fled to other countries in the early 20th century.
I wish those who support all these oppressive policies would read Flannery O’Connor’s story “A Temple of the Holy Ghost”. Unfortunately they would then ban it from libraries and bookstores.