Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

BLAME THE GOP FOR PRO-SODOMY COURT DECISION
The Heustis Update ^ | June 27, AD 2003 | Reed R. Heustis, Jr.

Posted on 06/29/2003 11:26:04 AM PDT by Polycarp

BLAME THE GOP FOR PRO-SODOMY COURT DECISION By: Reed R. Heustis, Jr. June 27, AD 2003

With one stroke of the pen, [homosexuality] has triumphed at the Supreme Court.

And guess what?

Republican-appointed Justices are to blame.

With a convincing 6-3 decision in Lawrence v. Texas, the United States Supreme Court on June 26 overturned a 1986 case, Bowers v. Hardwick, which had upheld the legitimacy of an anti-sodomy law. Sodomites and perverts all across America are hailing the Lawrence decision as the biggest gay rights victory in our nation's history.

Mitchell Katine, the openly gay attorney representing John Lawrence and Tyron Garner, the men whose arrest in 1998 led to the decision, proclaimed, "this is a day of independence."

Whereas homosexual deviancy has long been celebrated in the media and on our university campuses over the last two decades, the Johnny-come-lately Supreme Court now joins the orgy. As dissenting Justice Antonin Scalia correctly stated, "The court has taken sides in the culture war...."

How could this have happened?

Weren't Republicans supposed to be the champions of traditional values?

Weren't Republicans supposed to be the stalwart defenders of our nation's Christian heritage?

Seriously, just think:

Every four years without fail, the Republican Party instructs Christians to elect Republicans to office so that we can thwart the left wing agenda of the Democratic Party.

Every four years without fail, the Republican Establishment warns its rank and file never to vote for a third party candidate, lest we elect a Democrat by default by "giving him the election".

Every four years without fail, Christians are told that third party candidates cannot win, and that a vote for a third party candidate is somehow a vote for the Democrat.

Every four years without fail, Christians are bamboozled into believing that their beloved Republican Party will restore this nation to its Christian heritage.

Every four years without fail, we are told that only a Republican can appoint a conservative Justice to the high bench so that liberalism can be stopped cold.

Without fail.

Christians, wake up!

It is the Republican Party that is responsible for moronic decisions such as Lawrence. Quit blaming the liberals and the Democrats. Blame the GOP!

Out of the six Justices that formed the horrifying 6-3 Lawrence majority, four were appointed by Republicans! Four!

Justice John Paul Stevens was nominated by President Gerald Ford - a Republican.

Justices Sandra Day O'Connor and Anthony Kennedy were nominated by President Ronald Reagan - a Republican.

Justice David Souter was nominated by President George H.W. Bush - a Republican.

Two-thirds of the majority opinion were Republican-appointed!

"I believe this needs to be trumpeted," says Tim Farness, 1st District Representative of the Constitution Party of Wisconsin.

Indeed it does.

A 4-2 majority of the six Justices forming the Lawrence decision was Republican-appointed.

Republican President George W. Bush intends to run for a second term in 2004. Don't be too surprised when we start hearing the same-old song and dance all over again: "Elect Republicans so that we can defeat the Democratic agenda."

Mr. President: the Republican Party is the Democratic agenda.

© AD 2003 The Heustis Update, accessible on the web at www.ReedHeustis.com. All Rights Reserved.


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; Editorial; Extended News
KEYWORDS: activistcourt; activistsupremecourt; ageofconsentlaws; bigomylaws; catholiclist; consentingadults; consentingteens; downorupanyorifice; downourthroats; druglaws; homosexualagenda; houston; incestlaws; lawrencevtexas; marriagelaws; pc; politicallycorrect; polygomylaws; privacylaws; prostitutionlaws; protectedclass; republicans; rinos; samesexdisorder; sexlaws; sodomylaws; texas
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20 ... 41-6061-8081-100 ... 561-564 next last
To: Jim Noble
"All you need is for Congress to exercise its Article III, section 2 power to regulate and make exceptions to the appellate power of the Supreme Court. Amend the Judiciary Act to read, "The appellate power of the Supreme Court does not extend to judicial review of state laws pertaining to marriage or sexual behavior"

Thanks, great idea.

61 posted on 06/29/2003 12:38:01 PM PDT by TheCrusader
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 17 | View Replies]

To: TheCrusader
Living with laws that reflect Christian morals...

Ah. You mean, no defense budget, no punishment for crime, no rich people, all that stuff?

This whole thread is just a classic example of the Christian Viciousness movement in action

62 posted on 06/29/2003 12:39:44 PM PDT by Grut
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 42 | View Replies]

To: TheCrusader
These are only a few examples of how we all get the shaft by the politicians, even when we do vote them out. They just get replaced by other snakes.

America has the politicians it wants, and the fact that you're still here means the situation doesn't upset you all that much.

63 posted on 06/29/2003 12:40:09 PM PDT by sinkspur
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 50 | View Replies]

To: Polycarp
The problem is that this never was a federal or SCOTUS problem, it is a state legislative issue. The Constitution does not provide any power to regulate private behavior.
64 posted on 06/29/2003 12:40:13 PM PDT by Natural Law
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: chicagolady; betty boop; Alamo-Girl; TLBSHOW; Miss Marple; MeeknMing; cgk; Kudsman; logos; ...
VERY interesting and thought provoking.for your reading pleasure or Displeasure!

Right on, CL! Especially fit for those who would make a superman of Ronald Reagan.

I tend to believe that W. knows that "this will not stand;" I suspect his stomach has turned and his eyes dampened over it, too, at least virtually, too.

65 posted on 06/29/2003 12:44:22 PM PDT by unspun ("Do everything in love.")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 44 | View Replies]

To: TexasCowboy
"I didn't want to bail, either, but the sad part is that if you don't, nothing will ever change."

Oh yeaaaa, if you bail out on the Republicans, things certainly WILL change... Like maybe President Hildabeast, and her Marxist Senate...Think of all the lovely judges SHE will put in power.

Yea, keep your nose stuck in the air, and see what you will soon be smelling.
66 posted on 06/29/2003 12:51:20 PM PDT by AlexW
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 32 | View Replies]

To: unspun
Especially fit for those who would make a superman of Ronald Reagan.

It's not Ronald Reagan's fault either.

67 posted on 06/29/2003 12:57:15 PM PDT by sinkspur
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 65 | View Replies]

To: Jim Noble
The Congress could have done the same thing on abortion on January 23, 1973. But they know that only a minuscule fraction of the public knows they have this power, and they would rather wring their hands and pretend that the Supreme Court is entirely to blame for the fact that we have "legal" abortion.
68 posted on 06/29/2003 1:00:24 PM PDT by Arthur McGowan
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 17 | View Replies]

To: marajade
You didn't see a problem with the law in that it was legal for a man and woman to do it but wrong for two men? It was a bad law...

Exactly.
The fact that these sodomy laws were only applied to homosexuals, yet heterosexuals were given a pass reveals their hypocritical and bigoted nature...just as the hypocrisy and phoniness of the those sounding the alarm about this ruling is obvious in these threads.

Clearly the majority of Americans in both major political parties do not want to live under a theocracy...especially a self styled cafeteria Christianity brand of theocracy promoted by those who think they can selectively enforce only those Biblical morals they choose and only against those they find personally offensive.

Who wants people like these influencing any public policy? Not most Americans, that's for sure.

69 posted on 06/29/2003 1:01:42 PM PDT by Jorge
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 31 | View Replies]

To: I_Love_My_Husband; Polycarp
When you are ready, there is a place for you to go. We have been working hard to make it a truly viable alternative, but we could do it better if you decide to throw in with we who are preparing you a place of political refuge.


www.constitutionparty.com

A journey of 1,000 miles begins with the first step.
70 posted on 06/29/2003 1:05:24 PM PDT by Ahban
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 51 | View Replies]

To: Arthur McGowan
It has suited the poltroons who pretend to represent us that they have no power over the Court since 1954.

It is a fraud, and they should be called on it.

71 posted on 06/29/2003 1:05:25 PM PDT by Jim Noble
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 68 | View Replies]

To: ExSoldier
I just visited the jbs.org site and Global Tyranny is no longer available, but there are enough books there to keep you reading until the dawn of the next century. I really like the one on the Fed called The Creature From Jekyll Island but there are so many others.... These books will open your eyes to reality. Whether or not you choose to use the vision to see the truth is up to you.
72 posted on 06/29/2003 1:07:32 PM PDT by ExSoldier (M1911A1: The ORIGINAL "Point and Click" interface!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 8 | View Replies]

To: Polycarp
I am astounded that so many people here have drunk the PC kool-aide and can't see the difference between homosexual sodomy and heterosexual sodomy. Duh!
73 posted on 06/29/2003 1:09:15 PM PDT by Enough is ENOUGH
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Jorge
I wouldn't of had an issue with the law if it had been applied to both though...

Either people can do it or they can't... you can't enforce it if its not equally applied...
74 posted on 06/29/2003 1:13:14 PM PDT by marajade
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 69 | View Replies]

To: Ahban
Where in the platform for the constitution party does it state a law like this would be appropriate?
75 posted on 06/29/2003 1:14:10 PM PDT by marajade
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 70 | View Replies]

To: Enough is ENOUGH
I am astounded that so many people here have drunk the PC kool-aide and can't see the difference between homosexual sodomy and heterosexual sodomy. Duh!


Under Texas law was heterosexual sodomy okay? Seems like they only specified same sex partners....

76 posted on 06/29/2003 1:16:24 PM PDT by deport ( BUSH/CHENEY 2004...... with or without the showboy)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 73 | View Replies]

To: deport
You are correct... I believe...
77 posted on 06/29/2003 1:17:17 PM PDT by marajade
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 76 | View Replies]

To: marajade
I think so.......

§ 21.06. Homosexual Conduct

(a) A person commits an offense if he engages in deviate sexual intercourse with another individual of the same sex.

(b) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.

Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 883, ch. 399, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974. Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, § 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.

78 posted on 06/29/2003 1:18:22 PM PDT by deport ( BUSH/CHENEY 2004...... with or without the showboy)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 77 | View Replies]

To: deport
Stupid law...
79 posted on 06/29/2003 1:19:18 PM PDT by marajade
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 78 | View Replies]

To: Polycarp
Down here on the tail end of this I'd like to add that it does seem odd that some people would like Dubya to get blame for this, seeing as how he hasn't appointed a single SC judge. The lower court judges he's appointed are pretty darn conservative, hence the filibuster against them.
80 posted on 06/29/2003 1:21:39 PM PDT by squidly
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20 ... 41-6061-8081-100 ... 561-564 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson