Dedicated to the Only Commenter I’ve Ever Banned

From the Washington Blade:

Passage of ENDA in any form would make history and no one in the “community” should be rooting for its demise. Politics has never been about “all or nothing” — it’s about the art of the compromise. Gay-only ENDA may not be the perfect bill, but it would bring immediate relief to millions of gays and lesbians hiding in the closet at work, fearful of losing their livelihood if their sexual orientation were exposed. 

Now why does this sound familiar?  Oh, yeah . . .

When we talk about “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” we almost immediately get into a conversation about how unfair it is without regard to what came before it.  DADT is indeed an unfair policy, but it’s a damned sight better than the prior policy, where you COULD be asked your orientation and then dishonorably discharged for it.  DADT isn’t perfect, and should be changed, but at least it was a step in the right direction.  And so is a non-trans-inclusive ENDA.  It’s not perfect, but it’s better than nothing. 

We should take a step back for a moment and realize what progress we’ve made so far in order to recognize our next steps forward.  Ten or fifteen years ago, gay men were just beginning to be recognized as something other than freaks in the mind of the typical American.  And in the mind of that stereotypically macho American male, “Transgender” equates with “wants to chop his own penis off.”  It may not be fair, but that’s the mindset.  And while we can help our Trans brothers and sisters to fight the preconceived notions that bedevil them, we don’t have to abandon our own fight for equality along the way. 

Evidently, at least according to Mr. Kevin Naff of the Blade, those who oppose passing the non-inclusive ENDA are a “vocal minority.”  Trust me, Kevin, they’re very vocal.  And not very nice, either.   

Moewrrrrrrr 

Thank God He’s Not My Lawyer

In an article this morning discussing executions, appeals, the Eighth Amendment, and the Supreme Court staying executions, I saw the following quote:

David P. Voisin, one of the defense lawyers, said the Supreme Court’s action was “a positive sign that as long as this issue is under consideration, the court is going to hold executions.”

Reading the quote in the context of the article, I assume he meant that the court is going to stay executions. 

I hope, for his client’s sake, that he is a little more precise in his word choice when arguing before the court. 

Today’s word of advice: Remember, there are practicing lawyers and doctors who graduated at the bottom of their class. 

Of Corpse He Did It

This gives new meaning to “getting laid in a coffin.”

A security guard at the hospital saw Merino, 24, engaged in sexual activity with a 92-year-old deceased woman in the morgue on Sunday, according to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office. The security guard immediately called Teaneck police, who came and arrested Merino.

Too Creepy.  Even for Halloween.  You’d think someone who looks that much like Dawson could get a date. 

Happy Halloween!!

First up, a Halloween tale from Eschew Obfuscation that you should click on to enjoy. 

Next, a little mood music video:

How about something just plain silly?

Or how about a little Hocus Pocus? (The only thing I can stand Sarah Jessica Parker in!)

And THIS is Halloweentown:

Coming Soon . . .

The Gods of Hollywood seem to have been smiling on me lately.  Thanks to Homomojo, I should soon be in possession of a screener of this movie, and will be posting a review ASAP both here and at HM:

Website: Skullandbonesmovie

First impression: the baseball bat is a bit much.  But(t) we’ll see. 

I’ve also been contacted by someone associated with the new Online Star Trek movie: Gods & Monsters, which I posted the preview for the other day.  Check back soon, when I’ll have a couple of semi-exclusive behind the scenes pics thanks to Gregg Nestor, whose house was one location used for some of the filming! 

Website: ST: Of Gods & Men