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Published/Last Modified on Monday, Jul 02, 2007 - 05:22:40 am MST

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To the Editor:

In response to the article on pride celebration (June 17), the opening sentence states “in the spirit of community and acceptance the third annual Bisbee Pride Celebration.” The definition of “in the spirit” means an attitude or principle that inspires, animates, or pervades in thought, feeling or action — the spirit of reform. That is a powerful statement for one newsperson to make. How does this person validate this statement? Did they ask the residents of Bisbee if the homosexual lifestyle was pervading them in thought, feeling or action? Nay!

Not everyone in Bisbee is pervading in thoughts, feelings or actions of the homosexual lifestyle. As a matter of fact, there are many in Bisbee who have God fearing values, morals and convictions who adhere to God’s word as the standard of truth, where God’s word pervades in thought, feeling and action in their everyday lives.

Furthermore, the person covering this story did not paint a true picture of what took place on our streets. No. There was no mention of the lingerie contest that was held. The outrageous contestants, men wearing women’s lingerie. Of course, I can’t give specifics because I avoided going there. I went last year thinking it was a celebration of Bisbee and to my surprise I saw children that held fans with condoms, truly not a family friendly gathering. From what was said at work it was pretty bad. One described it as raunchy. One said they couldn’t believe the blatant nudity. I can only imagine because the posters they had around town were along the line of pornographic. If they did these things out in the open can you imagine what went on behind close doors.

I, for one, will never stay at the Copper Queen Hotel!!! But according to the business owners, all they cared about is their stores were busy, motels were full and restaurant were making money. Their comment confirms the conversation I had last year with a city official when I approached him about giving them a license to hold such an event here. He said, “Well, it brings in revenue.” I said, “So basically what you are saying is you compromised your moral convictions for money?” He said, “Well, that’s one way to look at it.” I said, “That’s the only way to look at it.”

“All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” (Edmund Burke)

Just because people don’t outwardly say or take action doesn’t necessarily mean they are accepting of that lifestyle or whatever is being pushed on them. It may mean people are busy with their lives, or may mean that some may believe what’s the use the world is going to hell in a hand basket or it may mean that they don’t want to make waves — some people just aren’t confrontational. But one must not be deceived into believe that the community as a whole accepts or approves just because they haven’t faced opposition.

Donna Mabe

Bisbee

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B.G. wrote on Jul 14, 2007 3:44 PM:

" You might try being a little more understanding and a little less judgmental. Anger and hatred speaks volumes about a person. "

Harold Smichdt wrote on Jul 11, 2007 9:10 AM:

" Look, I don't agree with the gay lifestyle. I think it is against God. That being said, we do live in a country where we have the freedom of expression and as much as I believe it is wrong, you have the right to do it. What I disagree with is having it labeled as a 'family' event. With men prancing around half nude and in 'evening clothes' for women, it is no place for children. Just watch how you market things. "

twirp wrote on Jul 10, 2007 7:11 AM:

" anyone not willing to stand up and be heard by the people making laws or enforcing or not enforcing them have no right to complain. It is voters that put people as thier leaders. If they ARE TO BUSY WITH THIER PERSONAL LIVES TO DO ANYTHING TO STOP IT they should not complain. complainers never get anything accomplished. there is the doers and the non doers that only complain. It is fact the noisy people get results. "

skiman1996 wrote on Jul 9, 2007 2:47 PM:

" This is just another example of one-way main stream media reporting. If this was a family focused type activity, it wouldn't even get a short paragraph in the paper. I have been to Bisbee once in my short time here, and I will never go back. If the town wants to promote the gay community, let it, but it will not get any of my money. "

You're so right, John! wrote on Jul 9, 2007 10:41 AM:

" Well, as long as Donna's consistent and also share's her 'truth' to everyone she knows who commits adultery, eats too much, drinks too much, has sex before marriage, doesn't honor their parents, lies, steals, marries outside their faith, and doesn't obey the laws of the land, all of which are sins according to the bible, then I guess she's good to go. But anything short of that makes her a hypocrite. So go ahead, Donna, start sharing. Unless your closest friends are perfect, why not start with them? "

Michele wrote on Jul 9, 2007 9:03 AM:

" Hooray Donna!! I was appalled that the Herald reporter was actually trying to promote the pride celebration as a "family event". What a crock!! We're not stupid or naive as to what actually goes on at these events. It's depravity at it's finest. Let Bisbee businesses wallow in it for revenue, but don't promote it to the public as family oriented. "

John wrote on Jul 9, 2007 6:55 AM:

" To Straight Talk: If you had a friend whom you loved who was stubbernly walking towards a cliff in the mountains, would you, in love, try to prevent them from suicide? Or would you, in love, let them commit suicide? Sometimes to advocate love you must be tough and truthful. Donna believes that, according to the Bible, people living in blatent sexual immorality are walking towards a pit that falls all the way to hell itself (Rev 21:8). Shouldn't those who know these truths say something? To say nothing would be hate, not love! "

Dear Poor Donna Mabe wrote on Jul 8, 2007 5:09 PM:

" How insecure in yourself and your sexuality are you? Can't you just avoid the area for one weekend while being grateful to live in this great country where people are free to express themselves, even if they don't see the world "your way"? You must have skipped the part in your bible about loving thy neighbor. "

straight talk wrote on Jul 8, 2007 8:20 AM:

" I'm a heterosexual (yes, that means straight, not gay) who thinks the problem with this person's opinion arises from the idea of being "God fearing". If you have to fear God, the source of life and love, then you are living a life of fear and hatred. Your sad heart is hardened. Your inability to be tolerant of others who are different must stem from your idea that God is intolerant. Should we also hate the wild beasts who God created differently from ourselves? Should gays hate you? Advocate love, not hatred! "

Donna Mabe wrote on Jul 5, 2007 2:11 PM:

" My guess is many reader's missed my point - The point was the newsperson wrote that everyone in Bisbee was prevading in thoughts, feelings, and action towards the homosexual life style. I was simply stating NO!!! Not Everyone here in Bisbee accepts nor embraces that lifestyle. The 2nd point is tell the truth of what went on! Third, nudity is against the law! "

cont'd... wrote on Jul 5, 2007 7:54 AM:

" Why all of the sudden are my rights reduced to "staying away" when it seems like others have more rights than I. And why am I to be understanding of other people's lifestyles and yet there is no understanding for mine? Seems to me that all of you who are defending these acts are also being "closed minded and lack understanding" People are not allowed to drink or smoke in public anymore, why should they be allowed to be sexual and nude in public? "

__________ wrote on Jul 5, 2007 7:49 AM:

" What did I say that was throwing stones? If there was public nudity and sexual acts happening (in public) isn't that violating rights of others? I don't live in Bisbee and I wasn't at the event. What people do in there own time is their business, but someone has to protect the children. I never said I was perfect. But I do strive to be better. Rom 13:13 Let us live decently as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and sensuality, not in discord and jealousy. "

Dear _______ wrote on Jul 3, 2007 1:44 PM:

" When someone brings up 'God's word' to chastise others, then they are morally obligated to themselves adhere to God's word. Minding other people's business is not doing so. Neither is casting stones, or being unforgiving and lacking in understanding. I suspect Jesus or God would use compassion and teaching to share opinions. However, you have a right to your opinion and a right to expect others to live by the word but not do so yourself, so more power to you. BTW, if no laws were broken, then the only rights you have are to stay away. "

----------- wrote on Jul 3, 2007 11:03 AM:

" Moral Virus and Oh no! There's a plank, why should our children be subjected to this sort of behavior? Just because it is ok with you, and you think that you should be able to do as you please, what happened to my rights? I have a right to not have these ludacris acts thrown in my face. And yes, God is the final judge. Human beings are not perfect. But to parade around town acting this way is not even attempting to "live right." Keep these acts to yourself. May God have mercy on your soul. "

Moral Virus wrote on Jul 2, 2007 1:33 PM:

" Why is God always brought up when it comes to this particular issue? I'm not sure which religion the author is a part of, but from what I've heard from many of the religions I've been exposed to, GOD is the final judge. If what these people are doing is so wrong, won't GOD judge them in the end? What you claim is God's values is a list given to you from human beings from right here on Earth. Human beings, I might add, who are nowhere near perfection! "

Oh no! There's a plank in your eye! wrote on Jul 2, 2007 7:35 AM:

" No, I can't imagine what went on behind closed doors, but I find it highly amusing that you are sitting around thinking about it. "