A Republican state legislator named Sally Kern from Oklahoma has come under considerable pressure after some ill-advised, hyperbolic and dare we say inaccurate statements about the threat posed by the apocalyptic scourge of ... homosexuality. Leave it to Ellen to puncture the comments with a mix of seriousness, grace and humor. Watch as she calls to try to talk to the representative, who by the way says she isn't sorry and that she has received death threats because of the comments (though this is apparently a questionable claim). Oh, and she actually has a gay son herself. Bet he feels great about himself.
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Reader Comments (Page 14 of 28)
196. So, here we have a publically known gay talk show hostest bashing (yes, it does work the other way around) someone who doesn't agree with her opinion or lifestyle. I think that it's a shame that a talk show host(est) can use her position and show to further the national gay agenda. Yes folks, there is a national gay agenda. I'm getting really tired of the gay agenda.
Posted at 11:26AM on Mar 15th 2008 by Ron
197. Give me a break with all the hate in this country do you really think if one was not BORN gay they would choose this life style. The bible may say it is wrong but that must be someones wrong interpitation because while else would GOD let them be BORN that way? If you are straight hanging out with a gay is not going to make you gay, just as if you are gay hanging out with someone straight is going to make you straight. So give me a break and stop the hate in this country not just against gays but all hate.
Posted at 11:27AM on Mar 15th 2008 by Give me a break in Florida
198. You bible-thumping breeders are just plain silly. See you at NASCAR!
Posted at 11:28AM on Mar 15th 2008 by Rich Hudspeth
199. Did you people that agree with Sally even listen to what she said?? She said homosexuality is a bigger threat than terrorism!!! Are you kidding me??? Where did you people get your education or do you even have one? When was the last time you saw a group of gay people come together to try and eliminate another whole group of people off the face of the earth? Whether you agree or disagree with homosexuality, her statement is unfounded and absolutely ridiculous. It's sad that she has such a high position in her career to be allowed to speak about such a thing. To hear that she has a gay son...despicable. She is a waste of space with opinions like that. This country is being held back by people like her. How will we ever come together with such closed minds?
Posted at 11:28AM on Mar 15th 2008 by Jill
200. To the person who said God doesn't make mistakes...Did he not create all ? Well that would include Satan right ? You call that an achievement ?
Posted at 11:29AM on Mar 15th 2008 by Geraldo
201. Why is anyone listening to this knuckle dragging right wing moron anyway? Holy shit! Why do we waste our time with this sort of stupidity, seriously?
People, ignore her and she'll go away, just like David Duke, Anita Bryant, Ted Haggard and every other hate monger in the world.
Okies, vote against her, she's making you all look bad!
Posted at 11:29AM on Mar 15th 2008 by Jet
202. IT'S NOT THAT YOU HATE GAYS, THEY ARE PEOPLE TOO, AND CAN BE GENUINELY VERY CARING AND LOVING PEOPLE....ITS WHAT THEY PRACTICE ISN'T RIGHT....SORRY IT HAS BEEN PROVEN THAT IT IS NOT A GENETIC THING, IT IS A LEARNED BEHAVORIAL THING......ITS NOT GOD'S WAY......SO DO I HATE GAYS NO, DO I DISAGREE WHAT THEY PRACTICE YES.......THEY ARE PEOPLE, WE ALL SIN......THEY JUST NEED TO WAKE UP AND GET RIGHT !!!! HATE IS AN UGLY WORD...THE REASON GOD MADE TWO DIFFERENT SEXES WAS FOR A VERY GOOD REASON.....OR HE WOULD OF MADE ONE SEX ONLY AND EVERYONE WOULD OF LIVED THAT WAY....
Posted at 11:29AM on Mar 15th 2008 by GAIL
203. Did Sally come in out of the caqveman days? I have never heard such crap out if anyones mouth in a long time. Gay is biological not a choice. I believe that there is good in almost everyone and the kindest most loving, caring, Honest people are our gay society. I have never met a gay person I did not like. They are different than some but I would rather spend my time with the gay society than the hypocritical, bigots in this world we live in. I Never miss Ellen's show unless I am at a doctors appointment. She makes me smile, she takes me out of the cruel world for one hour of my day and I for one am her biggest fan, bar non, so Sally keep your biggitted hateful opininions to yourself, shame on you and I feel sorry for your son.
Posted at 11:29AM on Mar 15th 2008 by Joyce Stout
204. the state senator speaks the truth re homosexuals and the schools..their agenda is to indoctrinate the young to accept the gay style and that its normal..this is another liberal agenda to make the queer people seem normal..
Posted at 11:30AM on Mar 15th 2008 by brad
205. send all homo's to a island then nuke it. now that is really pc
Posted at 11:30AM on Mar 15th 2008 by jes
206. and your straight lifestyle should be forced on gays either of gays shouldn't be stifled...goes both ways twit
Posted at 11:30AM on Mar 15th 2008 by Geraldo
207. Ellen, SHUT UP!!!! Im straight and I dont go around bragging about it. So why do homosexuals feel we want to know their sexual preference????I have family and friends who are are homosexuals. Love them BUT I dont support their life choice!!!!!!
Posted at 11:31AM on Mar 15th 2008 by peggy
208. I am sorry that people think that being gay is ok. There is help for them in the BIBLE and PRAYER but hey that takes up too much work and time to read and ask. Yeah there are murders, drug addicts, rappist and molesters. In the BIBLE these are all wrong too but being gay is also. Well people think its not that bad as all the others but it is in the BIBLE. A SIN IS A SIN! Well its not killing people oops wait it is. Being Gay is just wrong rather you like it or not IT IS WRONG!!!!!
Posted at 11:33AM on Mar 15th 2008 by dee
209. Mike #157 ~ If you are a teenager under the age of 18, you have no rights as you are not a legal adult. :-) If you are 18 or over you have no rights that pertain to need to continue your education before you get up on your soapbox.
(157. Don't bother arguing with me because I have specifically spoken with 3 Ohio Senators and was told gay marriage isn't accepted because Ohio doesn't encorperate gays into marriage tax breaks! So if you feel comfortable knowing that a fellow countryman is having his rights taken to save a little bit of money then be my guess and keep electing people that don't give a damn about our constitution or the rights protected under it! It is about time our govt starts doing its job and defending OUR rights!)
Posted at 11:33AM on Mar 15th 2008 by c
210. What would Jesus say to the homosexual? All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God...I came that you might have life and have it more abundantly....I died at Calvary that you might live because the wages of sin is death. I paid the price for you and died in your place. Repent and believe the good news and go and sin no more.
Posted at 11:37AM on Mar 15th 2008 by delivered from homosexuality