r i m
i o u t
Enchanted B lu e Wave/
j..Q »
The Qay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation
K1 i I I L! I protests a stongr comedy and a 1970s game show.
Is political correctness going overboard ?
I
believe it is going
overboard. The game
show’s bigger offense
was the wardrobe worn
by the contestants.
1 am a gay man, and I
use the terms “fag,”
“homo,” etc. If it is used
in a fashion that is not
meant to hurt, then
what is the harm? The
audience didn’t laugh
because of the word but
because of the circum
stance of the question.
As for Jay arui Silent
Bob Strike Back, this is a
Kevin Sm ith movie.
The man almost signed
up for a “Getting in
Touch with Your Ho
mosexuality” class at New York University just so
can say many things you dare not say “on the air.”
he could get a discount on film. He makes
In broadcasting there is little or no frame of refer
remarks on race and sex throughout his movies ence. In my case, my innocent (but misinterpret
and uses foul language to get them across. He
ed) comments almost resulted in my expulsion.
made a film in which a
After reading Dick Gau
woman had sex with a
tier’s response to his 25-year-
corpse! This is lowbrow
old comments 1 understand
his frustration, and I’m satis
comedy, and the “gay” ref
erences were silly situations
fied with his explanation.
and not mean-spirited.
However, absent the frame
of reference provided by his
1 know that it can get
explanation, the viewing
out of hand and that we
audience understandably
need to say something in
could
misinterpret
his
certain situations, but I
choice of words. It was a
doubt these two will lead
to hateful incidents or
smart choice to remove the
affect the minds of people
episode.
who watch it. Who lives
S cott H ossner
their lives according to a
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
game show besides ABC?
Salem
NEXT ISSUE: Do you support
B ryan M ichael
Salem
• • •
I
was a broadcasting student at Oregon State
University 10 years ago when I learned a hard
lesson about the difference between interperson
al communication and broadcasting. When talk
ing to someone who knows you personally, you
Youvre welcome
To the E ditor :
our article in the Sept. 7 issue has caused
me great concern (“Keeping the Faith"].
I am a longtim e U nited M ethodist
churchgoer; my partner was the associate
council director for the Oregon-Idaho A nnu
al Conference and was headed for seminary
on scholarships until sudden strokes left her
disabled. We used to joke when we first met
14 years ago, “W ho did you come out to
today?”
I am chairwoman of the Pastor-Parish Rela
tions Gimmittee of University Park Church,
where David Jenkins was appointed. 1 would ask
that your readers consider only that there are at
least two sides to every story.
Our lifestyle was no secret. Barb was not dis
couraged from her dream but rather much
encouraged. The conference staff were more
than co-workers.
Barbara has been in and out o f the area
hospitals for much of the past four years. (It is
not a good sign when the emergency medical
technicians know your first names because
they visit your house so often.) N ot one time
immediate retribution against those
responsible for the Sept. 11 terrorist
attacks, or would you like to see
calmer heads prevail? Respond at
www.justout.com. (Don't forget to
include your name, city and daytime
telephone number.)
A Magical Seaside Retreat
A Bed & Breakfast for Women
3 6 0 -6 4 2 -3 4 7 1
Winter Weekday S p e c ia l
Three N ights for Two
October -March
Holiday Seaaona Excluded
PO Box 6 4 3 , S e a view, WA 9 8 6 4 4
w w w .enchantedbluew ave.com
bluewavefa e x c ite . com
'Victorian Manaion Outdoor 8pa Game Room/
DOG WASH • CAFÉ
w w w .pupsandcups.com
503-493-4000
4516 N.E. 42nd Avenue
(42nd & Prescott)
V 'v fv /r
For fast, fair and
friendly service, contact
K j J L L J . D lL lL D ll,
A good person to knoiv fo r
all you r insurance needs
•AUTO
(5 0 3 ) 6 9 9 - 0 9 9 2
• HOME
TOLL FREE:
• RENTERS
(8 0 0 ) 6 9 9 - 0 9 9 2
•LIFE
The Beebe Insurance Agency
• COMMERCIAL
has t>roudly sen’eJ
our community
•WORKER’S
since 1989
iii'iiu
.in in
COMP
D ig n if ie d
pet
S e r v ic e s
Cremation A Memorials For Your Companion
th esief a p e t in
Plant
Lust
sated
y a u s i li^ e r
y o n need to know-
ab ou t n il
H O G A N & SAN D ERSO N
CISTUS
did someone from the conference center miss
calling to see how she was doing.
Because I have been able to travel across
Oregon and Idaho with Barbara during her
employment with the conference, I have had
the opportunity to meet many pastors who live
within the church who 1 believe are gay and
lesbian. These fine people have chosen to
work from within to change those “self-
avowed” words. They have not been pushed to
use the one phrase that will hinder or stop
their ministry.
Our church and many others have celebrat
ed commitment services in the past, and it hap
pens all around this and other conferences.
Many laypersons and straight pastors are work
ing for change.
I hid you welcome to University Park Unit
ed Methodist Church, where many working
committees are chaired by lesbian, gay and trans
people. We make a point of knowing your name
(we are a small congregation, and it is possible to
do this), and you are always welcome at 10 a.m.
Sunday.
Unden new management!
C arolyn H ammett
7819 SW Capitol Highway • Mlultnomah Village • 5 0 3 -2 4 6 9 0 9 7
Milwaukie
8976 S W Tualatin Sherwood Road
Tualatin O R 97062
Phone (50 3) 885-2211
www .D ignifiedPetServices.com
(A Division o f Cascade Funeral Directors. Inc.)
D ESIG N NURSERY
22711 M V l , l l I IM A N R O A D v\t V ii IM A \ D
I RlDAY To SUNDAY 10 5 50.1.021 2233
M o m t-co o k cd ÿ o o d and tytncnoud c o c k ta il* at u /o nhinq
Daily Ueahjait & lunch ¿pedali!
a vintage qem" -BanTlif iïlaqajine
c ío m
pnicea.
Renn&ú»
GRILL
unc» 1939
Cocktails
£