A MARKED BLACK WOMAN
This is the second in a series of articles addressing the absolute
absurdity of establishing anti-discrimination laws on behalf of a peculiar privileged group of individuals whose preferred sexual behavior flies in the face of established values and mores of civilized society. This article discusses one woman who dared challenge this “politically correct” but wrong headed notion of “sexual orientation discrimination.” Click here to read the introductory article of this series.THE PROVOCATION
Michael Miller, editor of the Toledo (Ohio) Free Press wrote a provocative article on April 8, 2008 titled, “(Homosexual & Lesbian) rights and wrongs.” In the article he is extremely biased toward the “homosexual” cause, citing his dear same-sex friends as deserving of special treatment. How dare anyone deny these people their “rights?”
He makes the following goofy comment, “It's basic Golden Rule territory: don't judge people for the color of their skin or their physical challenges, and don't judge them for their sexuality.” The Golden Rule, as I understand it means to do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Okay. He tries to equate racial discrimination and discrimination of the disabled with those persons who choose to live a certain lifestyle and choose to behave in a certain way.
He makes the leap “don’t judge them for their sexuality.” Even though that sexuality is immoral, unnatural, unhealthy and abnormal? Am I not to discern what is right or wrong? Does he want to codify wrong behavior? He refers several times to “(homosexual/lesbian) rights.” What does that mean? Are these people to have “special” rights ordained by the government to “bless” their immoral, unnatural, unhealthy and abnormal behavior? There are laws on the books already that cover any crime that might be committed against any homosexual, lesbian or transgendered individual. Why should homosexuals be granted a status above that of a helpless, innocent child or a frail elderly helpless woman? Why should a crime ruled a hate crime deserve more punishment than the same crime perpetrated on the child or the woman who need more protection than many other individuals in society.
A TRUTHFUL RESPONSE
Here is Crystal Dixon’s written opinion, “(Homosexual/Lesbian) rights and wrongs: another perspective" of April 18, 2008 as posted online at the Toledo Free Press. Ms. Dixon wrote it in response to Mr. Miller's op ed piece. It is so straightforward and so truthful that it apparently ticked off University of Toledo President enough that he fired her from her position shortly after its publication.
"I read with great interest Michael Miller's April 6 column, "Gay Rights and Wrongs."
"I respectfully submit a different perspective for Miller and Toledo Free Press readers to consider.
"First, human beings, regardless of their choices in life, are of ultimate value to God and should be viewed the same by others. At the same time, one's personal choices lead to outcomes either positive or negative.
"As a Black woman who happens to be an alumnus of the University of Toledo's Graduate School, an employee and business owner, I take great umbrage at the notion that those choosing the homosexual lifestyle are "civil rights victims." Here's why. I cannot wake up tomorrow and not be a Black woman. I am genetically and biologically a Black woman and very pleased to be so as my Creator intended. Daily, thousands of homosexuals make a life decision to leave the gay lifestyle evidenced by the growing population of PFOX (Parents and Friends of Ex Gays) and Exodus International just to name a few. Frequently, the individuals report that the impetus to their change of heart and lifestyle was a transformative experience with God; a realization that their choice of same-sex practices wreaked havoc in their psychological and physical lives. Charlene E. Cothran, publisher of Venus Magazine, was an aggressive, strategic supporter of gay rights and a practicing lesbian for 29 years, before she renounced her sexuality and gave Jesus Christ stewardship of her life. The gay community vilified her angrily and withdrew financial support from her magazine, upon her announcement that she was leaving the lesbian lifestyle. Rev. Carla Thomas Royster, a highly respected New Jersey educator and founder and pastor of Blessed Redeemer Church in Burlington, NJ, married to husband Mark with two sons, bravely exposed her previous life as a lesbian in a tell-all book. When asked why she wrote the book, she responded "to set people free... I finally obeyed God."
"Economic data is irrefutable: The normative statistics for a homosexual in the USA include a Bachelor's degree: For gay men, the median household income is $83,000/yr. (Gay singles $62,000; gay couples living together $130,000), almost 80% above the median U.S. household income of $46,326, per census data. For lesbians, the median household income is $80,000/yr. (Lesbian singles $52,000; Lesbian couples living together $96,000); 36% of lesbians reported household incomes in excess of $100,000/yr. Compare that to the median income of the non-college educated Black male of $30,539. The data speaks for itself . . .
"My final and most important point. There is a divine order. God created human kind male and female (Genesis 1:27). God created humans with an inalienable right to choose. There are consequences for each of our choices, including those who violate God's divine order. It is base human nature to revolt and become indignant when the world or even God Himself, disagrees with our choice that violates His divine order. Jesus Christ loves the sinner but hates the sin (John 8:1-11.) Daily, Jesus Christ is radically transforming the lives of both straight and gay folks and bringing them into a life of wholeness: spiritually, psychologically, physically and even economically. That is the ultimate right . . ."
Crystal Dixon, was the interim Assistant Vice President of Human Resources at the University of Toledo (Ohio) when she had the sheer audacity to step off the plantation and express her non-politically correct position on so-called same-sex “civil rights.” You see as the movie, Expelled: No Inelegance Allowed so aptly exposed the mindset found on most of our colleges is such that free speech and the free expression of one’s beliefs are unacceptable. You must tow academia politburo’s decrees.
Isn’t it ironic that a black woman, who is one of the true victims of racism or discrimination, loses her job over a false claim of discrimination by a class of persons whose behavioral choice is as repulsive and as abhorrent as it is considered acceptable and appropriate by the ruling political elite of academia? Any “same-sex discrimination” is a false and undeserving civil rights issue.
THE AFTERMATH
On May 16, 2008 Michael Miller, author of the original article that set in motion the chain of events which culminated with the firing of Ms. Dixon, wrote the following in an article, “The media and the damage done." Maybe it should have been titled, “Michael Miller and the damage I wrought on an innocent black woman.”
“Dixon's comments, which disparaged the struggle of (homosexual/lesbian) civil rights, compromise the stated mission of her former employer, the University of Toledo. It is impossible to reconcile her personal beliefs with UT's values and responsibility to be open and accessible to all students. Dixon compromised the institution's reputation and standing with her narrow and ill-informed remarks.
“And UT was wrong to fire her.
“I know there are many shades of gray to this conversation, but the simplest reduction is this: Crystal Dixon was fired for expressing her opinion. That's not supposed to happen in America. That the punishment was doled out by a university makes it that much more offensive.
"How many UT employees are going to rush to send letters or comments on controversial topics? The effect of the Dixon firing is a chilling of free speech rights. We can argue about common sense and employee loyalty and all the nuances of this case, but to reiterate, someone was fired for speaking her mind, and how can exceptions be made to free speech? Dixon did not yell “fire” in a crowded gay bath house, she expressed her mostly religious-based beliefs in a guest column.
Dixon voluntarily took a stand in a newspaper and has paid a terrible price. . .”
Crystal Dixon will be contesting her firing, as she should. She should win her lawsuit under the present laws. On her website Ms. Dixon says, “My case may become a landmark case on multiple fronts. The costs of this fight will be mammoth, but I will not be deterred from championing this cause. I will be working with a legal team of both a local attorney and the Thomas More Law Center on this cause.
However, if anti-discrimination laws against “sexual orientation discrimination” are passed in Ohio or in the United States, then people like Crystal Dixon will be fired, fined or even jailed for expressing their opinion or beliefs. That is one reason why these laws should never be enacted. And where they have been enacted should be overturned.
TAKE ACTION
Visit Crystal Dixon’s website and support her financially if you think that she was wronged.
Pass this information on to others to make them aware of what laws such as ENDA will do to people of faith in this land.
However, if anti-discrimination laws against “sexual orientation discrimination” are passed in Ohio or in the United States, then people like Crystal Dixon will be fired, fined or even jailed for expressing their opinion or beliefs. That is one reason why these laws should never be enacted. And where they have been enacted should be overturned.
TAKE ACTION
Visit Crystal Dixon’s website and support her financially if you think that she was wronged.
Pass this information on to others to make them aware of what laws such as ENDA will do to people of faith in this land.
Crystal Dixon is a bigot, pure and simple! She's no better than those hooded cowards who used the same bible they used to justify denying women and racial minorities their rights under the Constitution!
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing in the Bible which justifies subjugating racial minorities. The Bible says that you should have the same law for the stranger. (Exodus 21:49, Leviticus 24:22, Numbers 15:16, 29, Deuteronomy 31:12)
ReplyDeleteThe Constitution does not give women equal rights and until the 19th amendment was passed, there was nothing unconstitutional about denying women the right to vote.
As for the Dixon case, in general, there should be no law against firing someone because of their opinions of the expression thereof. First of all, “freedom of speech” only means that a person can’t be prosecuted for verbal or written expression of their opinions. It does not imply that government has a responsibility to protect a person from other consequences of their “speech”. Also the 1st amendment to the Constitution says, "Congress shall make no law...abridging the freedom of speech." The Founding Fathers never intended that state and local governments should be disallowed from prosecuting people for expressing certain views.
The problem with the Dixon case is that she works for a public institution, funded by Federal tax dollars. This is what is really unconstitutional. The Federal government has no right to take taxpayer’s money and use it for educational purposes. When the Federal Gov’t funds a State or private institution, in effect forces taxpayers to propagate the views of those institutions, thereby financially punishing those who hold different views.