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Vampyrecat · 16th Apr 2008, 01:10 AM

Well, As I said earlier in another thread, I wrote in to my local paper against THIS article, Because I was absolutely furious.

And to my delight, it was published in the paper.

This is what I sent in, and it was published as is

Quote:

Do people really want everyone to blend in?
Sunday, 13 April 2008
Posted By VAMPYRECAT **

I am absolutely appalled by the "No-Gay Zone" headline (The Standard, April 10). Mr
Koch should be absolutely ashamed of himself to his core. By suggesting that minorities want to tear our society, he is also suggesting that he thinks everyone should be and act the same. Remember the good old saying, "variety is the spice of life"? How boring would Warrnambool be if everyone looked, acted and thought the same way?
Personally, I love being me, and if beingme means that I love girls, then who are you
to tell me who I can love? I don't presume to tell you who you can marry, so why should
you tell me that?
And besides, in what way does a person's sexuality affect you Mr Koch? It's not like you personally have ever experienced the homophobia of Warrnambool. This could be a huge step forward for our town if we are allowed to recognise our relationships with our partners.
To what point and end would opposing this Bill do for you?
Sure, you might delay it for a little while, but in the end, you're going to lose. Times are
changing. People are growing more relaxed about sexuality. Just because you are in power does not mean you can push your Freudian ideas onto the rest of us.
Wake up and smell the sea air. You'll find there are a lot more in the "minority" then you think.
And a lot of them can vote you out.

** Name changed to Vampyrecat for obvious privacy reasons.

YAYAY. AAAAAND, the guy who published it got into contact with me and he wants me to get the local gay group which I'm a member of, to give an interveiw next week.

So excited!

awesomeap88 · 16th Apr 2008, 01:16 AM

well done Vampyrecat. that is an excellent letter.

davo-man · 16th Apr 2008, 01:22 AM

Excellent, you definately your point across effectively and passionately, I like it!

pirateninja · 16th Apr 2008, 02:57 AM

Well done!

CrimsonThunder · 16th Apr 2008, 03:43 AM

Is david kock the one thats on the tv? sunrise or something.

Louise · 16th Apr 2008, 03:54 AM

Ha, I bet he is going to rue the day he rubbed you up the wrong way!

Good for you, more people need to stand up and defend themselves. This is a very difficult thing to do, there are all the social taboos, and family to take into consideration but things ARE changing and stupid stuffed shirt politicians are going to HAVE to change as well if they want to keep their positions and power.

I shouldn't worry too much most politicians are just power hungry primates who change which ever way the wind is blowing. If he senses support for the gay community he will soon change his tune. And to think our lives are governed by people like him!

16th Apr 2008, 04:28 AM

Well done !

nickmc · 16th Apr 2008, 04:51 AM

That's a great letter and CONGRATS on getting it published!

That's great news that you're being open, forward and passionate about gay rights in your community. kudos to you

Alexander · 16th Apr 2008, 06:52 AM

OMG that rocks! ^_^

congrats

panda · 16th Apr 2008, 07:34 AM

Well Done!!

sparkyboyM · 16th Apr 2008, 08:54 AM

good for you!
i have no idea what the 'article' said, my browser can't find the server, but i can guess it was something that RICHLY deserved that response!

Paul_UK · 16th Apr 2008, 09:41 AM

Excellent Tess!

Quote:

Originally Posted by sparkyboyM

i have no idea what the 'article' said, my browser can't find the server....

The link in the first post was bad, but I've now fixed it. Try it again.

Steam Giant · 16th Apr 2008, 11:08 AM

I've said it before and I'll say it again - way to go, Tess! Especially after seeing that article, they deserved everything you served to them! It's so great when someone takes action and gets results ^^ very inspiring!

total mo · 16th Apr 2008, 11:17 AM

Quote:

You'll find there are a lot more in the "minority" then you think.
And a lot of them can vote you out.

Well done, although he could have edited *than you think.
I don't mean that in a bad way. I'm sure you're way better than me.

16th Apr 2008, 03:09 PM

Well Done

simon · 16th Apr 2008, 04:06 PM

way to go. it's good that you were willing to do that.

Tokarov · 16th Apr 2008, 04:21 PM

Veryyyyyyyyyy-Well Done!!!!

Wander · 16th Apr 2008, 06:26 PM

I wonder how the interview will go. Do you know exactly what's being covered?

Vampyrecat · 16th Apr 2008, 07:21 PM

Well, he (the reporter who wants our story) really wants us to give mr koch a serve, but I've kinda already done that...and the group doesn't want to lose its good reputation, so I think it'll be more about how we feel it's damaging our already semi- homophobic area. Warnambool is like fully catholic and 7th day adventists, so we already cop a lot of flack for just having the group.
But really, we're just going to try and put forward that we aren't bad people and that if the MP's opinions are stemming from his religious background, then he needs to stop allowing his religion to cloud his vision.

So yeah should go well hopefully

SamAlex728 · 19th Apr 2008, 01:17 AM

OMG Tess, that was great
i think i love u
but more like a sister to get that str8

16th Apr 2008, 01:16 AM	#2
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Louise EC Addict Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Straight/open minded Location: France Age: 47 Posts: 2,120 Join Date: Sep 2007	Re: Never Underestimate An Angry Vampyrecat! Ha, I bet he is going to rue the day he rubbed you up the wrong way! Good for you, more people need to stand up and defend themselves. This is a very difficult thing to do, there are all the social taboos, and family to take into consideration but things ARE changing and stupid stuffed shirt politicians are going to HAVE to change as well if they want to keep their positions and power. I shouldn't worry too much most politicians are just power hungry primates who change which ever way the wind is blowing. If he senses support for the gay community he will soon change his tune. And to think our lives are governed by people like him! __________________ I'm a supporter of gay rights... by the time I get through with all the things that I really admire about people, what they do with their private parts is probably so low on the list that it is irrelevant. Paul Newman

16th Apr 2008, 04:28 AM	#7
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nickmc Survivor! WOOT! Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Anyone who asks. I'm not hiding it Location: Wellington, NZ Age: 23 Posts: 473 Join Date: Jan 2008	Re: Never Underestimate An Angry Vampyrecat! That's a great letter and CONGRATS on getting it published! That's great news that you're being open, forward and passionate about gay rights in your community. kudos to you __________________ Be yourself. Everyone else has already been taken~ Oscar Wilde

16th Apr 2008, 06:52 AM	#9
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16th Apr 2008, 08:54 AM	#11
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16th Apr 2008, 11:08 AM	#13
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16th Apr 2008, 03:09 PM	#15
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simon Well Known Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: paraparaumu, new zealand Age: 22 Posts: 192 Join Date: Oct 2007	Re: Never Underestimate An Angry Vampyrecat! way to go. it's good that you were willing to do that.

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