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DECORAH, Iowa — At a campaign stop in Iowa on Sunday, Texas Governor and GOP presidential hopeful Rick Perry found himself explaining to a 14-year-old girl — who later told reporters she was bisexual — why he opposed gays serving openly in the military.
“I just want to know why you’re so opposed to gays serving openly in the military, why you want to deny them that freedom when they’re fighting and dying for your right to run for president,” Rebecka Green, a high school student from Decorah, asked Perry.
“Here’s my issue. This is about my faith, and I happen to think, you know, there are a whole hosts of sins,” Perry responded. “Homosexuality being one of them, and I’m a sinner and so I’m not going to be the first one to throw a stone.”
After her confrontation with Perry, Green said she disagreed with the Texas governor’s position on the issue.
“I’m openly bisexual and I don’t want to be told that if I wanted to serve in the military that I couldn’t, and I just think that policy is completely ridiculous that he thinks that. I just don’t like it,” Green said. “Him or nobody should be able to tell somebody who they can or can’t love.”
Perry was unaware that she was bisexual when she approached him with the question.
The girl’s father, Todd Green, a professor at Luther College, said he and his daughter came to the event after seeing Perry’s campaign ad airing in Iowa that questions why gays can serve openly in the military while, “our kids can’t openly celebrate Christmas or pray in school.”
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What a sensitive gentleman. *cough*sarcasm*cough*
This guy is scum. He needs to come into the 21st century, let alone the 20th century. Geezus!
Loser!
Lame!
Last time I checked, so was judging!
Fuck. that. shit. Sin? Reallly? America is not a fucking church. And even if it was a “sin” (eyeroll), is he saying that NO ONE in the military “sins”? What about that whole “Thou shalt not kill thing”?
*barf*welcome to the dark ages,ladies and gentlemen…oh no:((
Perry is a sinner!
Can’t stand this asshole! An embarrassed 2 say he’s tha governor of Texas! :/
hes an ass and this type of thinking causes suicides
he is a joke
Perry is free to believe what he wants (including that homosexuality is a sin). Fair enough. But, last time I looked, we don’t live in a theocracy, so thinking something is against your religion doesn’t equate to making a law against it.
He has no business being a public figure. I feel Newt and Perry need to go away!
I see my favorite obsequious little asshat is consistent with his ignorance. Well, SparklePants, hypocrisy is a sin. While that puts you in stellar company in the political arena, the rest of us…you know, the ones you serve…find that it makes everything you say suspect.
Oh Docta Rita Heal Thyself ! xo~
So proud of this girl for being secure in herself!
he needs to be killed
Okay, who’s kids can’t openly celebrate Christmas in schools? I’ve got to know! Really! I want to find a story of a kid getting in trouble for celebrating Christmas in a public school. My kids’ school has an ENTIRE WEEK of Christmas-themed activities before the winter break. So, really, I have to know, WHAT KID CANNOT CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS OPENLY IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS?!
Being unloving is also a sin.
Separation of church and state, anyone? Perry never got that memo :(
You know what, Rick? Being a liar for gawd you should know.
He is a complete yahoo!
I will make it my mission that rick perry does not get into office. As an open gay male I am getting sick and tired of him putting down other gays.
“so I’m not going to be the first one to throw a stone” – Too late!
Apparently Perry, along with many others, think that this country is a theocracy.
What a f’n idiot
Rick Perry seems to forget, Judgement and Hate are also sins!!!
Another asswipe
Okay, putting on my religious cap this morning…
Technically speaking, homosexuality is more demonic affliction than it is sin. Creating laws against people’s demonic afflictions is kinda silly, when you think about it. If Perry’s got such a giant problem with the demonic affliction of homosexuality, then he should spend more time battling demons than waging wars against flesh & blood with unconstitutional legislation, in my opinion.
Haha, that was fun.
Ephesians 6:12 (NIV)
12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
What I just wrote on his wall: “Die, you fucking fascist pig!”
Rick Perry is ingorant or sick?? http://www.langdonart.com
God I hope these assholes don’t come close to being elected…
Sham on Rick Perrry making such ignorant statement, or is he just on drugs?
Is he Playing “God” again?
(guess, he was the jackass in the manger then. As he still is today! )
Then Perry you don’t ask and don’t tell. Stop flashing that wedding band, and showing off your hetersexuality. ass
BARRFFFF… when will people get over it?
“Never look down on anybody unless you’re helping him up.” —Unknown
OK. IF homosexuality were a sin, which of course it’s not, then to be consistent, Mr. Perry would have to exclude from military service every soldier engaged in any and every other sin. This pretty much exposes not only his religious arrogance, but his blatant hypocrisy as well.
This guy is so ignorant- hopefully the ppl of this country don’t vote him in (or any other republican for that matter)
El Republicanos es el STINKO!!!
well being a slime ball, skuzzy politician is a sin, a sin that actually affects lots of other ppl. Being gay affects nobody but the person who is gay.
Don’t be a dick, Rick.
He will prob get caught in some airport or park bathroom with his pants down. Usually the ones that are SOO Anitgay are the ones who are the gayest!..lol. Let queerdom ring!
His Judgementalness is the real sin.
believing in god is a sin against humanity
I would like to know what sin and government have in common other than the cash that flows to these politicians secretly from the churches.
Hate is a sin and that is what he is spreading.
I think his needle is skipping… in more ways than one….he’s as consistent as a broken record
OH, screw you! What does it matter who the hell they go home to when and if our troops ever do get the permission to leave and come home! Why the hell do you care if they come home to their loved ones and they may or may not be in a gay relationship! Seriously!!!! I think the BIG issue here is WHY DON’T YOU ACTUALLY LET OUR TROOPS COME HOME TO THEIR LOVED ONES??? Its way past time our young women and men stop getting killed everyday to try to fix some other country’s government??? Its time to stop fighting Bush’s war!!! I think we proved to the world loud and clear, that if you fuck with the USA, we will do some serious ass kicking! You’re just another ignorant waste of space on this earth! It almost 2012, The gays and lesbians are EVERYWHERE in the world and they deserve, esecially if they are fighting for YOUR freedom and mine, to come home to their loved ones…gay or strait!
Eat shit and die Perry. That’s a complete lie.
That doesn’t even make sense….he didn’t even answer her question. And, kids have holiday parties in school, which are largely Christmas themed, but are called holiday parties because there are children in the class of different religions. Well, he’s right about one thing… he is a sinner…
That is such a nice quote!
being an ignorant ass is a sin, too.
Is there no cure for idiots!?!?
OMFG, Perry is such a scumb bag and doesn’t even know it.
so is being a judgmental prick
After reading the article I got to thinking. He says “I’m a sinner and so I’m not going to be the first one to throw a stone.”, but isn’t reinstating “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” throwing more then just one stone? Hell, to hit his target he would need bolders. I think it’s real funny how he says “This is about my faith” and that gives him permission to condemn or deny the Gay Community the rights to prove they are like everyone else. So the real question here is when running for President do you run to represent the people or God? If you ask me I think God has plenty of people representing him. I know this every time my door bell rings. Plus he admits to being a sinner. Does he think his atonement for thous sins is being President? A better question here is do you want a self proclaimed “sinner” as President? Keep talking Perry I love watching you implode.
What do you wanna bet that he’s been making hand gestures under the bathroom stall dividers too?
Fuck you Perry
For one on the history channel they had a episode on reilgion and homosexuality… And there is the thing neither GOD or JESUS was against homosexuality.. It was the prophets that casted the stones cuz of their hatred not cause GOD and JESUS told them to .. So to Perry YOU CAN KISS MY F*CKEN ASS …. And I agree with Wendy Garrett… No one should have to hide their sexualitay.. gay, bisexual, or straight they have the freedom and the right to be with whoever they choose to.. Just sick and tired of the anti gay asswipes thats all . They say you are goin to hell for being a homo well that was true then I would make sure I drag every anti gay asswipe with me !!!!!!!!
Telling lies to perfectly normal people is a sin ass munch.
Rick Perry is a sin.
Perry is a pea-brained idiot.
but that makes you stoop down to his level…
Bitch please! This closet case Brokeback booty boy is so yesterday’s news.
What an evil man. Anyone who would proudly say that shit to a girl needs to burn. If I was her parent, I’d throw a shoe at the bastard if it wouldn’t get me five years in prison (hooray for America’s “for profit” prison model /sarcasm).
To the guy who said he posted a threat on Perry’s page:
Well, that was mature….. Not sure how you’re gonna feel when the Gov’t pulls up in front of your house for making a terroristic threat to a public elected official.
Don’t get me wrong…. I can’t stand the bigoted asshat… But I wouldn’t threaten him.
…………… dumbass.
rick perry is a sin
Obama has my vote all the republicans that are running F*UCK OFF and KISS MY RAINBOW LIVING ASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I dont agree with how things have been goin for this country as of now .. But shit you cant expect Obama to clean up 8 yrs of Bush’s f*ck ups within the first term … Along with the congress and the house of reps f*uck ups as well .. There is plenty of ppl in this country that wants to point at Obama …. But need to realize there is other ppl that had alot to do with the way this country is right now ..
If this jerk becomes president I’m moving to Canada -_- and as it’s been said above: THIS IS NOT A FREAKING THEOCRACY!!! SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE YOU A–HOLE!!! YOU RELIGION HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THIS COUNTRY SO STOP ACTING LIKE IT DOES YOU SELF-RIGHTEOUS PRICK!!!
(apologies to anyone who is offended by cursing, this guy just makes me so mad)
I’m sorry… Isnt there supposed to be a separation between church and state? Hmmm… Maybe I read the wrong history books… Sorry Mr GOP man but you should read what our nation was founded upon and not on your own “personal” beliefs….
Check out your own sins MR< PERRY>>>
What’s wrong with all yall?? if god just wanted men to be gay or women to be lesbian then he wouldn’t have made the other. Men and women were made for each other!!
It is not a sin
Perry running is a sin
Since when is America only a Christians country,If homosexuality is a “sin” then homosexuality is my “religion and i have the right to exercise my belief. amen?
So is being a fuckin lair, you piece of human excrement. You hide behind your religion, your not a christian Rick Perry!
I prove that Homosexuality is not a “sin” for everyone from the Bible in my book, “The Good News: How Revealing Delusions In Christianity Will Bring Peace To All.” I prove this from multiple passages in the Bible and I can disprove every instance (there are 6 main passages) that present-day Christianity uses to back in its anti-homosexual, hateful stance.
The true message of the Bible is that we should only judge other people on how they treat other people! Imagine a world where people didn’t judge others on whether they were black or white, heterosexual or homosexual, believer or atheist, fat or skinny, Muslim or Christian, and people only judged people on how they treated others. This world would be a much a happier, peaceful, and joyful place! Check out my website and videos on YouTube as I discuss this and more on radio shows across the country!
Stole this from a friend.:)
In her radio show, Dr Laura Schlesinger said that homosexuality is an abomination according to Leviticus 18:22, and cannot be condoned under any circumstance. The following response is an open letter to Dr. Laura, which was posted on the Internet. It’s HILARIOUS, as well as informative:
Dear Dr. Laura: Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding God’s Law. I have learned a great deal from your show, and try to share that knowledge with as many people as I can. When someone tries to defend the homosexual lifestyle, for example, I simply remind them that Leviticus 18:22 clearly states it to be an abomination …. End of debate. I do need some advice from you, however, regarding some other elements of God’s Laws and how to follow them…
1. Leviticus 25:44 states that I may possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighboring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can’t I own Canadians?
2. I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned in Exodus 21:7. In this day and age, what do you think would be a fair price for her?
3. I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is in her period of Menstrual uncleanliness -Lev15: 19-24. The problem is how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offense.
4. When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odor for the Lord -Lev.1:9. The problem is my neighbors. They claim the odor is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?
5. I have a neighbor who insists on working on the Sabbath. Exodus 35:2 clearly states he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated to kill him myself, or should I ask the police to do it?
6. A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is an abomination, Lev. 11:10, it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don’t agree. Can you settle this? Are there ‘degrees’ of abomination?
7. Lev. 21:20 states that I may not approach the altar of God if I have a defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear reading glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle-room here?
8. Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the hair around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden by Lev. 19:27. How should they die?
9. I know from Lev. 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig makes me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves?
10. My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev.19:19 by planting two different crops in the same field, as does his wife by wearing garments made of two different kinds of thread (cotton/po lyester blend). He also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot. Is it really necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole town together to stone them? Lev.24:10-16. Couldn’t we just burn them to death at a private family affair, like we do with people who sleep with their in-laws? (Lev. 20:14)
I know you have studied these things extensively and thus enjoy considerable expertise in such matters, so I’m confident you can help. Thank you again for reminding us that God’s word is eternal and unchanging.
Your adoring fan, James M Kauffman, Ed.D. Professor Emeritus, Dept. Of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education University of Virginia (It would be a damn shame if we couldn’t own a Canadian)
This made me so happy it’s insane(: