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The following was brought to my attention and I just
wanted to share it--I am not quite sure how many there are but I do
know senior gay citizens make up a big part of the population in Fort
Lauderdale and contribute to the betterment of all people who live
here--to those of you over 65 and aren't OUT why aren't you?? Oh, your
married? Oh, your kids and grandkids may turn their back on you? Oh,
your generation is more comfortable in the closet? What other excuse do
you have because they certainly aren't reasons? For your mental,
physical and emotional health come out of the closet and let these
naysayers know you exist! I didn't put in all the comments but you can
read them at
https://thinkprogress.org/2009/10/27/frc-senior-citizens/
FRC: Obama shouldn’t devote resources to ‘homosexual’ senior
citizens because they barely exist.
Yesterday, the Family Research Council (FRC) put out a statement objecting to
the Obama administration’s pledge to “establish the nation’s first national
resource center” to assist communities providing services to elderly
LGBT communities. The statement from Health and Human Services Secretary
Kathleen Sebelius noted that there are now “as many as 1.5 to 4 million LGBT
individuals are age 60 and older.” Nevertheless, FRC is arguing that there
aren’t many LGBT senior citizens because “homosexual
conduct” makes them die early:
In reality, HHS has no idea how many LGBT seniors exist. No one does!
The movement is only a few decades old, and people who are 80- or
90-years-old didn’t grow up in a culture where it was acceptable to identify
with this lifestyle.
Of course, the real tragedy here–apart from the unnecessary
spending–is that, given the risks of homosexual conduct, few of these people are
likely to live long enough to become senior citizens! Yet once again,
the Obama administration is rushing to reward a lifestyle that poses one
of the greatest public health risks in America. If this is how HHS
prioritizes, imagine what it could do with a trillion dollar health care
overhaul!
A 2008 Newsweek article noted that over the next 25 years, LGBT individuals
“will comprise 7 to 10 percent of
that senior population.” Pam Spaulding adds, “It doesn’t matter whether or
not the specific number of elderly lgbts are known. The point is finding
out who they are and taking care of their needs, i.e. a perfect reason for
the creation of this national resource center.”
Translation: You’re old and gay, die even faster!
October 27th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
H says:
You know, I see this headline, and all I can think is:
What the hell is wrong with this country?
October 27th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
N says:
Do people really believe the pablum that all these whackos spew?
Are rational, thinking people truly in the minority?
I’m flabbergasted that there’s actually a target audience for this garbage.
October 27th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
given the risks of homosexual conduct, few of these people are likely to
live long enough to become senior citizens
Another example of that famous compassionate conservatism.
October 27th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
lacewing says:
Did I read the press release at the link right?
The Administration on Aging will award a single Resource Center grant at
approximately $250,000 per year, pending availability of funds.
Sounds like the FRC is freaking out about a relatively small amount of
money.
October 27th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
State says:
I can play this game, too.
Conservatives, if you want to treat one marginalized group as legitimate, you
must treat them all as legitimate.
October 27th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
What “lovely” thoughts from the so-called Christians…
Thanks for reminding me once again why I have left religion behind in the
dust.
October 27th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
Boy says:
Did not know that Karl Rove was a senior citizen yet…learn something new
everyday.
October 27th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
HR says:
The movement is only a few decades old!
Yes! Homosexuals literally DID NOT EXIST until 1980!
Oscar who? Never heard of him.
October 27th, 2009 at 12:49 pm