Harriet Miers

Motorboat Cruiser · 10-03-2005, 09:27 AM

I heard this morning (can't find a cite yet) that she did a lot of pro-bono work for Exodus, the Christian group that believes that they can cure homosexuals. That doesn't sit too well with me. I can't help seeing the same cronyism here either, whether Harry Reid is for her or not. I have heard people say that she has remarked on numerous times that George Bush is one the most brilliant men she has ever met and that she firmly supports him. That concerns me. She apparently is entirely in his corner and I don't think for a minute that this nomination isn't very well calculated. I think that her and Roberts would remove any balance that the court once had.

Gemini Cricket · 10-03-2005, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Motorboat Cruiser

I heard this morning (can't find a cite yet) that she did a lot of pro-bono work for Exodus, the Christian group that believes that they can cure homosexuals. That doesn't sit too well with me.

I've been fielding this issue all morning.

I have no opinion on her yet but:

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NOTE ON EXODUS

During the announcement, President Bush referenced Miers’ affiliation with Exodus Ministry. This is not the so called “ex-gay” group, but is “a non-denominational Christian organization established to assist ex-offenders and their families become productive members of society by meeting both their spiritual and physical needs.”

This is from the Human Rights Campaign's website.
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Her Exodus Ministry is not the homophobic 'change you to straight' camp that's out there.

Motorboat Cruiser · 10-03-2005, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

Her Exodus Ministry is not the homophobic 'change you to straight' camp that's out there.

I stand corrected. Thanks, GC.

10-03-2005, 09:27 AM	#1
Motorboat Cruiser Cruiser of Motorboats Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 3,665	I heard this morning (can't find a cite yet) that she did a lot of pro-bono work for Exodus, the Christian group that believes that they can cure homosexuals. That doesn't sit too well with me. I can't help seeing the same cronyism here either, whether Harry Reid is for her or not. I have heard people say that she has remarked on numerous times that George Bush is one the most brilliant men she has ever met and that she firmly supports him. That concerns me. She apparently is entirely in his corner and I don't think for a minute that this nomination isn't very well calculated. I think that her and Roberts would remove any balance that the court once had.
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