Self-Proclaimed ‘Homophobe’ Out of Energy Dept. Gulf Spill Team

[FreeState]

Yes - as it should be.

http://outqnews.wordpress.com/2010/05/17/self-proclaimed-homophobe-out-of-energy-dept-gulf-spill-team/

According to a Department of Energy spokesperson, Jonathan I. Katz is no longer a member of the scientific team tasked with finding solutions to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The team was put together by U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu.

Stephanie Mueller told OutQ News: “Dr. Chu has spoken with dozens of scientists and engineers as part of his work to help find solutions to stop the oil spill. Some of Professor Katz’s controversial writings have become a distraction from the critical work of addressing the oil spill. Professor Katz will no longer be involved in the Department’s efforts.”

Katz is a self-proclaimed homophobe, and author of several controversial blog posts, including “In Defense of Homophobia,” “Don’t Become a Scientist,” and “Why Terrorism is Important.”

[RKP5637]

1. Good, another one gone. n/t

[rhett o rick]

26. The real question is, how did he make it in the first place? Someone either didnt do their

homework or they didnt care until the liberals found out.

[laughingliberal]

2. Huge REC! nt

[Starry Messenger]

3. k & r

[Cha]

4. YES!!

[supernova]

5. Good.

I don't want ignoramuses in gov't.

:grr:

[MadMaddie]

6. I am glad we are seeing that people are being held

accountable and are being held to a level of professionalism. He added no value with his attitude.

[blogslut]

7. Good

And good riddance.

[katandmoon]

8. Gee, I guess he wasn't so essential as some people thought AFTER all.

[foxfeet]

9. That pretty much sums it up.

[Starry Messenger]

10. *crow sammies for dinner*

and *crickets*

[laughingliberal]

12. Lol! nt

[AmericaIsGreat]

11. What a dick

Here's one of his posts:

http://wuphys.wustl.edu/~katz/defense.html

Hard to believe a bright astrophysicist would ever write bullshit like this. Disapproval of homosexuality is going to decrease it and lessen its harm? Homosexuality is a curse?

At least he's all about being a peaceful homophobe. What a weirdo.

[tinymontgomery]

13. Maybe he should be locked up

he says terrorism is important. Why does he hate America?

[freddie mertz]

14. K & R. Good day for the firing of asshat morons, it seems.

Screw him!

[waiting for hope]

15. K&R

What a nutjob ... :eyes:

[saracat]

16. One wonders why it took till NOW. He has been AT this for awhile.

It isn't like anyone didn't notice.

[laughingliberal]

17. Interesting. Not a defender to be found.

And so many earlier defending this asshat as an expert whose bigotry had to be overlooked as he, alone, could save us. Wonder where they are?

tee hee

[Forkboy]

18. A lot of people seem to have found something to do toot sweet.

Probably busy interviewing their next candidates, Hitler and Manson.

[Toucano]

19. I am glad it has been rectified.

But it does leave a bit of a stain on the administration considering the Rick Warren and the broken promises on DADT.

Any scientist who allows his personal prejudices (Katz clearly has issues) to interfere with his ability to reason and interpret data is useless.

[laughingliberal]

20. Kick nt

[amborin]

21. he was also a climate change denier, and admitted that, since his discipline was

astrophysics, he had nothing to offer.....

yet, chosen as part of team of "best and brightest" scientists, by Obama

[mikelgb]

22. This is TERRIBLE news!!1! He was THE best man for the job.

they told me so!

[Ratty]

23. Yeah, a real man of science

From his blog:

Global warming is real and much of it is probably anthropogenic. Nothing serious will be done about it, no matter how frantic or hysterical certain people become. Fortunately, global warming is probably good for humanity. Sit back, relax, and watch it happen.

This after his diatribes about Al Gore and environmental alarmists. Global warming will be good for humanity. Sure, yeah, I trust this man's learned scientific opinion.

[bullwinkle428]

24. As someone that's worked in a field of research & development

for over 20 years, I have to say that any "scientist" that is so boldly willing to state their own prejudices should not be trusted to wash fucking test tubes, let alone conduct research on any level of importance!! :mad:

[laughingliberal]

28. +1000 nt

[DevonRex]

25. That's great news. K&R. nt

[tbyg52]

27. Good.

:applause: