The ‘it’ in your statement comparing the HRC’s response to Exodus’ non-response was ‘this law’. Exodus has spoken out against this proposed bill…i.e. ‘this law’.

I hear what you are now saying…that you didn’t really mean ‘this law’ but that you meant ‘any law’ that included any penalties whatsoever for homosexual behavior. I’m not keen on any criminalization…just as I’m not keen on criminalization for marijuana usage and possession…but to ramp up to outrage over this possibility in a foreign country that does not share my value system…don’t know that I can go there. I’m not outraged over the marijuana laws that occur here and I’ve had friends become victims of it. Fines, felony records, forced treatment (Narcotics Anonymous even though marijuana isn’t officially a narcotic). Don’t like it but I’m not outraged.

I am certain that the HRC officially opposes criminalization and forced “treatment” — as certain as I am that the NAACP opposes slavery. As I said, I will obtain an official statement from their director and post it here if that would satisfy you. And I am certain that I won’t have to ask for the help of “insiders”, “make it a matter of prayer”, wait months while they poll their affiliates — or apply “blog pressure” to get it. How about you try getting the same from Alan Chambers. Let’s see which organization responds first.

But it seems downright silly to me. They are a gay rights organization, for heaven sake! Is there any reasonable doubt that they oppose criminalizationa d forced “:treatment”>? Of course they do. You KNOW they do. Would the NAACP support slavery? Does Exodus need to issue an official statement against NAMBLA? Come on.

Not so clear when it comes to Exodus and these two crucial isssues — especially when you consider that they went to Uganda against good advice, that their Board Member sat silently while a fellow speaker openly adocated for these things and that they (to this day) they stubbornly REFUSE to state their opposition to criminalization and forced “treatment”. HRC does not have a HUGE MESS to clean up.

Exodus does.

Thank you for the link and all you are doing to advance the opposition of this bill. I think it is time for me to step away from this particular thread now. God bless.