Comments on: APA travelogue

By: Michael Bussee

Michael Bussee — Mon, 12 May 2008 17:34:55 +0000

Can’t name them? Afraid of Wayne? If people are indeed afraid of Wayne’s harsh words, then they are cowards. Wayne isn’t afraid. If they are afraid to speak up for what they truly believe, then they are cowards. They should be ashamed of themselves if they let a few angry gay activists push them into the shadows of anonymity — and if they do, they have no business in this field..

I smell a cop out. Are these scaredy-cat APA guys you are keeping under wraps really scientists with the courage of their convictions or not? I can just hear it: “Hey, Warren, I really am on your side as far as this panel thing goes, but please don’t tell anyone. An angry activist might get me…”

Come on. Your past association with NARTH — and Mohler’s association with FOTF (and his support of in utero fixing of gay embryos) are the biggest problem here, not the intimidating activists.

By: jayhuck

jayhuck — Thu, 08 May 2008 07:34:22 +0000

Warren,

Again, I will ask when I might expect answers to my questions. I’m fairly certain there are people afraid of you as well.

By: Warren

Warren — Thu, 08 May 2008 04:29:12 +0000

Sorry, can’t. One thing I will say for you is that you have some people afraid of you to the point where they will not talk publicly.

By: Wayne Besen

Wayne Besen — Thu, 08 May 2008 03:54:01 +0000

Warren:

You ought to name names. I have spoken to many of the gay psychiatrists in DC over the weekend. They were overwhelmingly against you. The support you think you have is likely in your imagination.

By: Warren

Warren — Wed, 07 May 2008 12:37:28 +0000

John – I am still looking for the reference but I am pretty sure Mohler clarified his views in a subsequent column. And I would buy your contention if Mohler’s views were at the center of the press on the subject; they weren’t. More generally regarding Mohler, I do think the opposition desired to thwart discussion that respected religious diversity.

By: John Weaver

John Weaver — Wed, 07 May 2008 12:27:58 +0000

Dear Warren,
I don’t know that the concern about this conference was mainly about you. I think it more had to do with Mohler. After all, a man who argues gayness should be genetically engineered out of children would seem to lack a firm grasp of science (and perhaps ethics). I mean this in all due respect, I just think Mohler is the problem.

By: jayhuck

jayhuck — Wed, 07 May 2008 01:24:42 +0000

Warren,

You still have yet to answer several questions regarding SIT that I asked you well over 6 months now. I realize you’re busy, but is there any chance you’ll have time to address those?

I’m also curious – what makes SIT different than Reparative Therapy if a client is interested in trying to change his/her orientation?

By: Mary

Mary — Wed, 07 May 2008 00:27:33 +0000

I’m glad to hear that others were disappointed. (Well – in perspective – you know what I mean)