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Gay activists target tourism (Virginia)
The Washington Times ^ | June 12, 2004 | Guy Taylor

Posted on 06/12/2004 4:29:37 PM PDT by neverdem

Edited on 07/12/2004 3:42:18 PM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]

Homosexual activists are calling for a boycott of Virginia because of its new ban on civil unions, but business and tourism leaders yesterday said it is too early to gauge the impact of such a boycott.

A new Web site started by homosexual activists in Seattle, VirginiaisforHaters.org, urges would-be tourists to boycott Virginia companies and their products. The Web site's name satirizes the state's tourism catch phrase: Virginia Is for Lovers.


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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; Government; Politics/Elections; US: Virginia
KEYWORDS: boycott; civilunions; culturewar; elitistsnobs; evillurks; gayactivists; gaymarriage; homosexualactivists; homosexualagenda; homosexualmarriage; militantgays; pleaseboycotttexas; prisoners; romans1; thoughtpolice; tourism; virginiaisforlovers; worldviewscollide
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1 posted on 06/12/2004 4:29:37 PM PDT by neverdem
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To: neverdem

Yet another reason why I love my home state so much....by and large, Virginians embrace traditional values of the family that many other areas have forgotten.

Not only is Virginia for Lovers, Virginia is for Lovers of the Family.


2 posted on 06/12/2004 4:33:39 PM PDT by AQGeiger (Have you hugged your soldier today?)
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To: neverdem

"Virginia is for (Straight) Lovers."


3 posted on 06/12/2004 4:34:05 PM PDT by NCPAC ("Thou shalt not speak ill of a fellow Republican." - Ronald Reagan)
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To: neverdem

"Homosexual activists are calling for a boycott of Virginia "

At least the reporter is using the correct terminology of homosexual - now if they can fire the PC-slime headline writer!


4 posted on 06/12/2004 4:35:41 PM PDT by steplock (http://www.gohotsprings.com)
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To: neverdem
Imagine what a boost it would give Virginia if it could be declared to be an FFZ ("Fairy Free Zone").

But, technically, isn't the mere fact that the fairies are calling for a boycott in itself, a hate crime? They (the fairies) are being normalphobic and attempting to punish Virginia for its sexual preferences.

5 posted on 06/12/2004 4:37:42 PM PDT by Tacis (,)
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To: neverdem

Well I guess it's the Virginia beaches for vacation this year after visiting DC.


6 posted on 06/12/2004 4:37:58 PM PDT by eleni121 (Mt. Rushmore welcomes the Gipper!)
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To: neverdem

I've just decided to change my vacation plans and head for Virginia.


7 posted on 06/12/2004 4:41:56 PM PDT by LoudRepublicangirl (loudrepublicangirl)
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To: neverdem

We need to boost the Virginia economy. So if you spend the night in the DC area, think of spending your hard- earned dollars in the land of Washington and Jefferson.


8 posted on 06/12/2004 4:43:09 PM PDT by WinOne4TheGipper (Pres. Reagan was greeted at the Pearly Gates by his old college buddy, Moses.:-))
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To: Tacis
But, technically, isn't the mere fact that the fairies are calling for a boycott in itself, a hate crime? They (the fairies) are being normalphobic and attempting to punish Virginia for its sexual preferences.

Hmm? Could be a great start for Fire Island in NY!

9 posted on 06/12/2004 4:45:20 PM PDT by crusty codger (Arrogance often covers a minimum of intelligence)
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To: neverdem

Those homosexuals won't be satisfied until they force Virginia to change it's slogan to read:

" Virginia is for nothing butt lovers."


10 posted on 06/12/2004 4:47:49 PM PDT by F.J. Mitchell (In Kerry's world, the little people are good for nothing except providing spare parts for big people)
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To: neverdem

I just made a trip to Virginia to see Jefferson's home at Monticello. I see by this that I made the right choice!


11 posted on 06/12/2004 4:49:57 PM PDT by Unam Sanctam
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To: LoudRepublicangirl

Did you really?!


12 posted on 06/12/2004 4:52:09 PM PDT by HostileTerritory
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To: F.J. Mitchell

LOL


13 posted on 06/12/2004 4:55:58 PM PDT by neverdem (Xin loi min oi)
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To: neverdem

I wish they would boycott Texas.


14 posted on 06/12/2004 4:56:24 PM PDT by johnb838 (When I hear "Allahu Akhbar" it means somebody is about to die.)
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To: neverdem

I wish they would boycott Tennessee.

In fact I wish the ones that were here would leave in protest.


15 posted on 06/12/2004 4:57:31 PM PDT by DannyTN
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To: HostileTerritory

Yes, I was going to go to Georgia during the 4th of July weekend but I think I will change it to Virginia. I hear it's gorgeous there and I have never been there before.


16 posted on 06/12/2004 4:59:11 PM PDT by LoudRepublicangirl (loudrepublicangirl)
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To: AQGeiger
Statement: "Gay activists target tourism (Virginia)"

Response: Now I'm sure we are going to visit Virginia this year. I'll spend 1/3rd more than I ordinarily would. I loved it as did my family, especially Fredericksburg. Let everybody who can make it GO!

17 posted on 06/12/2004 5:02:39 PM PDT by AEMILIUS PAULUS (Further, the statement assumed)
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FLOYD - Few beverages are as biblical as wine, yet David Morrisette, owner of Chateau Morrisette winery and restaurant, won't serve any at his June 19 Concert for Christ.

Morrisette said he got the idea for the concert a couple of years ago during prayer. "It wasn't really a vision. God just said, 'I just want you to have a concert in honor of my son.' And I said, 'OK, Lord.'"

The concert will be held in a natural amphitheater with Buffalo Mountain as a backdrop near the winery at 3641 Black Ridge Road in Floyd. No alcohol will be served to keep the event strictly family-friendly, Morrisette said.




I guess David didn't get the email. He's gay. Go David!


18 posted on 06/12/2004 5:07:53 PM PDT by AppyPappy (If You're Not A Part Of The Solution, There's Good Money To Be Made In Prolonging The Problem.)
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To: AEMILIUS PAULUS

Don't forget to visit Richmond. You can check out the Virginia Museum of Fine Art, which contains works by Monet, Renoir, etc., Faberge eggs, and a nice collection of ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian art. Or visit the state capitol. Do some shopping in Carytown.

On your way up to the mountains, stop by Appomattox Courthouse and observe where the Civil War ended.

Then, swing the other way, and hit the amusement parks on your way to Virginia Beach! Kings' Dominion and Busch Gardens have some of the best roller coasters in the nation.

No, I don't work for the Virginia Department of Tourism. :-)


19 posted on 06/12/2004 5:09:18 PM PDT by AQGeiger (Have you hugged your soldier today?)
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We really loved Virginia. I have never met a people that were more courteous to strangers. The scenery is beautiful, there is history on every road.


20 posted on 06/12/2004 5:16:27 PM PDT by AEMILIUS PAULUS (Further, the statement assumed)
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