All Entries in the "Opinion" Category
Avoiding a Catastrophic War with Iran
Op-ed submitted by Nathaniel Batchelder Pray cooler heads will guide America in the dialogue and decision-making over Iran’s position in the world. Iran does not have nuclear weapons, and there is no certain evidence that such a program is under way. Certainly Iran has the right to the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and the [...]
The Roots of Stigma
By Robert C. Grupe, PhD Exclusive to the Gayly When it comes to beliefs regarding acceptable sexual orientation, people generally fit within two categories: visceral reaction or knowledge. Visceral reaction involves those who have borrowed their beliefs by accepting generalizations handed down to them by parents, mentors or peers. Borrowing generalizations can create deep emotions [...]
Tenth Anniversary of 9/11: Kern Still Claims Gays More Dangerous Than Terrorists
By Jim Nimmo By her own words Oklahoma’s Bigot-in-Chief, GOPer House Rep. Sally Kern, has learned nothing in ten years. Never missing an opportunity to step out from the shadows of desperation, Mrs. Kern is using the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks to sing yet again her hit-single tune, “Gays are More Dangerous than [...]
Mixed Nuts
I don’t know why I watch the endless round of Republican debates, but I do. It’s probably because I truly believe that we should have people running from both parties who would be a good President. I guess I’m just risk averse when it comes to the future of our country. I’m sorry to say [...]
Covering Bryan Fischer – Small Town Pastor turned National Poster Boy for Hate Speech
“The only difference between Fischer and Jesus Christ is that Jesus does not think he is Bryan Fischer.” That is was a former member of Bryan Fischer’s church said about him in a Jan. 2001 letter to the Idaho Statesman whom Fischer earlier had kicked out of his church. Her sin: she left her husband [...]
The devastating effects of the new “Tort Reform” Law in Oklahoma
Beginning November 1, 2011, the new “tort reform” legislation passed by the Oklahoma Legislature goes into effect. What does that mean for you? If you are injured in an automobile accident or injured as a result of someone else’s wrong doing—it will mean that your ability to be compensated for your injuries is severely restricted. [...]
The Election of a Lifetime
Once in every generation comes a presidential election that has huge significance. 1980 was one of those years. With the landslide election of Ronald Reagan, and the Republicans taking control of the Senate, conservatives were in the ascendancy. 2012 will be another of those elections. We will choose between President Obama and a Republican nominee [...]