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Lesbian Mayoral Candidate Attacked


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Houston controller Annise Parker, an out lesbian who is running for mayor, was attacked on the basis of her sexual orientation in materials e-mailed by an antigay group on Sunday.

The homophobic attack arrived via a press release to promote the Christians for Better Government voter guide, sent to thousands of potential Houston voters, according to the blog GayPolitics.com.

“Annise Parkers lifestyle that of being a HOMOSEXUAL is not the proper role model to lead the fourth largest city in the United States,” said the press release, as reported by GayPolitics.com. “The Bible speaks clearly against the lifestyle she represents, James 1:8 says, ‘A double minded man is confused in all his ways’. She does not believe in what the scripture says about her lifestyle which in return means she doesn’t believe in God.”

Parker is one of four major candidates in the nonpartisan mayoral election scheduled for November 3. Should she win, she would lead the country’s fourth-largest city.

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Reader Comments
  • Name: Out & Proud Houstonian
    Date posted: 9/26/2009 9:56:39 AM
    Hometown: Houston

    Comment:

    I proudly have my “Annise Parker For Mayor” sign on my lawn.

  • Name: Kris K
    Date posted: 9/22/2009 1:49:56 PM
    Hometown: Deltona

    Comment:

    "Christians for a Better Government?" What ever happened to seperation between church and state? Christians for a Better Government victimized? Give me a break!! ONLY IN AMERICA!!!

  • Name: Nathan
    Date posted: 9/22/2009 12:00:41 PM
    Hometown: Franklin

    Comment:

    These people's behavior is pathetic the bible has never said anything bad about gay people and there are several verses where the bible speaks about gay couples in a positive manner.

  • Name: Nathan
    Date posted: 9/22/2009 12:00:06 PM
    Hometown: Franklin

    Comment:

    These people's behavior is pathetic the bible has never said anything bad about gay people and there are several verses where the bible speaks about gay couples in a positive manner.

  • Name: Nathan
    Date posted: 9/22/2009 11:58:42 AM
    Hometown: Franklin

    Comment:

    These people's behavior is pathetic the bible has never said anything bad about gay people and there are several verses where the bible speaks about gay couples in a positive manner.

  • Name: matt
    Date posted: 9/22/2009 11:24:02 AM
    Hometown: cincinnati

    Comment:

    christians are the victim?....yeah right

  • Name: matt
    Date posted: 9/22/2009 11:23:18 AM
    Hometown: cincinnati

    Comment:

    christians are the victim?....yeah right

  • Name: Joe
    Date posted: 9/22/2009 11:18:50 AM
    Hometown: Fort Worth

    Comment:

    Call me skeptical, but I don't think the e-mail was a hoax. This wouldn't be the first time an anti-gay organization did something, got caught, & tried to weasel themselves out of it. You can't unring the bell.

  • Name: Abby
    Date posted: 9/22/2009 11:01:09 AM
    Hometown: Houston

    Comment:

    I live in Houston and this was on the news this morning. A representative from Christians for Better Government went on the air and said it was a hoax - they are distancing from it. They do not know who started the email, but they have not come out for or against any mayoral candidate. The candidate that this hoax email was supporting, Gene Locke, has released a statement condemning the email as well. Here's the link to the news story: http://www.khou.com/news/local/politics/stories/khou090921_mh_fake-political-e-mail.1a20bb805.html

  • Name: Charles Kuffner
    Date posted: 9/22/2009 10:59:50 AM
    Hometown: Houston

    Comment:

    That email was a hoax and a dirty trick. Christians for Better Government did not say this, and they have been victimized by someone who wants to do them harm. Please see http://offthekuff.com/wp/?p=21931 for more information. Thanks very much.



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