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2:49 PM Friday, October 30, 2009

This letter is addressed to the drivel that I read in the Community Voice on Oct. 27 regarding gays in the military. First, I am questioning the use of my time by responding to an anonymous Community Voice statement, but this one was so out of the realm of where we are (or should be) in this country today, that I am compelled to reply.

I was appalled to see the hatred (supposedly from a religious person) contained in the call. The caller “would do everything to stop his or her son from joining the military.” Well, let me clue you in: You and your country have been protected for eons by both gays and straights serving in the military. Not only do our gay men and women risk their lives to serve their country, they do not question whether they are protecting haters like you or those who support them.

In addition, you and your children have, in all probability, been taught by or treated medically by a gay individual. They are your teachers, your physicians, your pharmacists, your ministers, etc.

The final statement, “nobody who has the right religion wants to be around gays” is almost laughable, if not so sad. What is the “right” religion? Is it the religion that condones hatred and bigotry towards one’s fellow man? Is it the religion that welcomes only straight people, rather than all of God’s children?

I am sure that the Hamilton JournalNews believes that they are serving a purpose by giving people an anonymous outlet for expression. I can agree up to a point, but cannot see how the call that I refer to serves any useful purpose, other than the spewing of vitriol.

Nancy Green

Hamilton

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