Monthly Archives: June 2007

Facts are simple things…

In a sadly predictable development, our local “Focus on the Family” writer Barbara is defending the ridiculous lies the AGI is disseminating about the Matthew Shepard Act, joining the other self-described Christians who are bearing false witness. In the discharge … Continue reading

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Equality Virginia lends a hand

Statewide advocacy organization Equality Virginia issued this alert yesterday. The use of our local newspapers to attack our families and mislead Loudoun residents is a serious matter, and allied organizations are responding accordingly. Three Loudoun County Papers Print Full Page … Continue reading

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More letters condemning “church” ad

Updated as appropriate. I have the feeling that this is just the tip of an iceburg… Leesburg/Ashburn Today July 4, 2007 By Joy Cobb, Purcellville I am surprised that an ad (June 22) created by a group that calls themselves … Continue reading

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What to do with bullies

Today at 6:30 pm, Kenton Ngo and Johnny Camacho will host a podcast with Kansas freakshow Shirley Phelps-Roper (yep, Westboro Baptist “Church,” God Hates America, the embarrassing step-children that even the hardcore Anti-Gay Industry holds at arm’s length). The call-in … Continue reading

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What were they thinking?

This letter is in response to a full page advertisement that has appeared in some Loudoun newspapers, including the Leesburg Today, Ashburn Today, and Loudoun Easterner. As one reader commented, “When I first saw this ad, I thought it had … Continue reading

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Gone too far?

Update: A comment that was posted here pseudonymously accused candidate for Loudoun County Sheriff Greg Ahlemann (Pastor Jay Ahlemann’s son) of being anti-gay and racist, and of having a tattoo that he won’t show to anyone. He asked us to … Continue reading

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Question for the Anglican General Synod, Canada

The Canadian Anglican General Synod will be held on June 19-25. The Synod will choose a new primate and vote on same-sex marriage blessings. This is from The Star. Huchinson is the departing Canadian primate and Harvey is Newfoundland Bishop … Continue reading

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