Gay Democrats Comment on Death of Jerry Falwell

[oberliner]

WASHINGTON, May 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the National
Stonewall Democrats released the following statement on the death of
Reverend Jerry Falwell:

"We extend to Reverend Falwell the simple dignity and deference that
our own families seek as part of the American family. Reverend Falwell may
have attempted to make himself our adversary with his own personal attacks
and political campaigns, but we remember that he remained our neighbor. As
we understand that each American should be treated equally under the law,
we recognize that each neighbor should receive our respect.
Our thoughts and our prayers are with his widow Macel, the Falwell
family and the membership of ThomasRoadBaptistChurch."

-- Jo Wyrick, Executive Director, National Stonewall Democrats

http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/05-15-2007/0004589110&EDATE=

[CBGLuthier]

1. Classy

Such a rare thing in this age.

[Maven]

2. He was NEVER my neighbor, Ms. Wyrick.

NGLTF's statement was far better:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x894388

And even they were generous for politics' sake.

[Ferret Annica]

3. That statement looks like this to my eyes:

*** Spoof of above statement to convey an opinion on it: ***

Jews, Gypsies, homosexuals and mentally handicapped people Comment on Death of Adolph Hitler:

Today, the United caucus of Shah victims released the following statement on the death of
Adolph Hitler:

"We extend to Mr. Hitler the simple dignity and deference that
our own families seek as part of the human family. Der Fuehrer may
have attempted to make himself our adversary with his own personal attacks
and the institution of genocide against us, but we remember that he remained our neighbor. As
we understand that each human being should be treated equally under the law,
we recognize that each neighbor should receive our respect.
Our thoughts and our prayers are with Mr. Hitler and the Third Reich."

[jojo54]

4. Very nicely put, in a world of no morals, corruption and hatred. n/t

[jonnyblitz]

5. sounds like it could be the Log Cabin Republican response.

very weak and cowardly.

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

6. Good For Them! They Did The Absolute Right Thing.

[cally]

7. Thank you for posting such a respectful statement

It subtly condemns the bigotry and hatred espoused by Falwell and his ilk while showing graciousness.

K & R

[cboy4]

8. BARF

They don't speak for me.

:puke:

[JackBeck]

11. My thoughts exactly. n/t

[David__77]

9. I don't like it.

I understand it, but don't like it. Falwell does not deserve one iota of deference. He was a sworn enemy of human progress. I only regret that he could not reform his ways before passing.

[JackBeck]

10. I prefer NGLTF and HRC's response.

Dare I say...ENJOYED their response?