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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 3, 2003)
January 3 .200 3 - J u s t u t More Than IIJC # The first same-sex couple featured on the * i Oregonian “ Celebrations” page has complained about being segregated under the heading “ Commitments .” How do you feel about this? Also, are you planning on announcing your union now that the newspaper has an inclusive policy? YOUR RIGHTS? YOU SHOULD BE. Richard B. Schneider A ttorney A t L aw I the risk of sounding repetitious— 10 years ago an announcement of this type in a publication not targeting...etc. agree that it should he classified as “C o m mitments." Until the day comes that we actually can get married, we simply are com mitted! We should be happy that we are at least to a stage where the Oregonian is happy to recognize that! E laine C randall Beaverton next IkMIU w,wa D avid P ettit Portland a more vigorous courting and acknowledgment of lesbian fans have helped save the Portland Fire from financial failure? Also, what will dyke sports nuts do for athletic entertainment now that the W NBA team has folded? (Please see related item on Page 3 .) Respond at www.iustout.com. (Donft forget to include your name, city and daytime telephone number.) • • • he first “couple" should go rent Last Call at Maud's and then rethink their need to complain about one more positive rung on the status quo ladder! It was not that long ago that any announcement of this type in a publication not targeting the gay/lesbian lifestyle would have been unthinkable. This is a positive step; drop the negative attitude! In answer to the second question: No, we called everybody we wanted to tell because— at T rorism hills that have been passing in Congress without so much as a dialogue on the damaging effects of the legislation on our freedoms, I felt a need to express concern. Does no one understand that as more power is given to the federal government, the people lose their ability to influence and maintain their rights and privacy? National standards for state drivers licenses, FBI ability to spy on any Amer ican without a court order, and eased restrictions on wiretapping. Big Brother grew faster in one year than during the past 20. I am not opposed to a restructuring of our governmental agencies to address terrorism more effectively. I am opposed to increased scrutiny of Americans by Americans as well as government spying on Americans. I am not opposed to increased nonintrusive observation of people in certain areas of work. But I am opposed to the idea that because I sim ply want to enter a plane that I am a possible ter- a sense of humor; however, entertainment that’s making fun of others or putting down an entire group of people when they are still subject to considerable discrimination and hate crimes is too much. I have a considerable number of examples. The constant portrayal of gays as weak, limp- wristed, sissy-voiced, inadequate men is offensive. Emerson’s diatribe against us only seems to be increasing during the past several weeks. His comments will encourage straight and young people to ridicule us more, and in time, it will escalate into more hate. If his comments were balanced, that would he different. However, never are the strengths and attributes of gays mentioned— just the put- downs, and some very nasty ones. Emerson is not a closed-minded conservative hut a white straight guy who is very liberal and independent. Likely this is a cheap ploy to build ratings— but at what price, when we are being put down? In 2003, no one has the right to make their living by walking over us. As one who continu ally has witnessed the strength, manliness and gtxxJness of gay men, I find the mean-spirited comments on his show reprehensible. We are not second or third class. And a young generation of G LB T people deserves better. Rights protecting me as a U.S. citizen from unreasonable search? Big government is even now considering the unthinkable: using our own military for domes tic law enforcement. Can you feel assured of your rights when arrested by an 18-year-old mil itary officer for a domestic offense? E ric B rown Portland I the FREE REPORT! I | | J “Gay & Lesbian Couples Face Special Challenges In Estate Planniftg.’> • Greeting Cards • Gourmet Foods • Beeswax & Soy Candles 1560 Columbia Blvd. St. Helens (503) 366-9602 What Every Gay And Lesbian Couple Should Know About Estate Planning Call today for your FREE copy law Offuos of Richard B. Schneider, LLC 2455 NW Marshall St. Suita 11 Portland, OR 97210 503 . 2 4 1.12 15 fu ll C ir c le TemPlc C o n se r s t>tan c o m * " u n it y pro l e c t KEN SHORES ETC. A RT a n d A N T IQ U E S 1128 SW Alder * 503/294 5651 G e o r(?e„a Jo ur Oey to y H ale A it ili B asi W gh t O re gon S teve A. E ngel On the radio To is well versed in the special estate planning needs o f the GLBT com m unity and can help you with care and professionalism . i Portland E ditor : have listened the past several months to Rick Emerson’s local talk radio show on KOTK-AM. He consistently puts down lesbians and gay men and seems to take delight in making deni grating comments and using a derisive tone of voice. While one can he grateful we live in a free scxriety, when frequent, derogatory comments aimed at gays indirectly foster more hate, it’s time to stand up and take notice. I invite you to tune in to the show and find out for yourself or, better, just e-mail rick® rickcmerson.com and ask about the policy regarding G LB T people. Or write to program director Bruce Agler. Mention you can chtxwe to go without the pnxJucts and services of their advertisers. I’m enormously open-minded and appreciate 1 A fond farewell To the E ditor : Ì n with the new, out with the old. I have sub mitted my resignation to the hoard of Pride Northwest concerning internal policy issues. I would ask the sexual minorities communi ty for their continued support of Pride North west. This board is passionate and committed with new ideas to expand our community’s cul tural celebration. Our parting is without rancor and is with mutual respect. I now can focus more time working on a project of the Sexual Minorities Roundtable to make a safer environment for homeless youth. N orm C osta Portland When you buy or sell a home with me, you'll know your dollars are helping support a greater cause. I contribute at least 10% of my earnings to community and environmental organizations. ^ M illynn Jam es A jr a j Broker. Graduate Realto ARR: Accredited Buver'r Representative 'Jei-f 5 0 3 .3 3 0 .H O M E (4 6 6 3 ) 1 .8 0 0 .8 2 5 .9 9 4 8 equity equity group group w w w . r r 11 1 l y n r i . e o n i f m .iil: m illyn n < £ i).K 3 l.c o m 5
