Anita Bryant, Phyllis Schafley, and Ted Haggard?

He at least used to be perceived as one, even by me. Him and Specter were two GOPers I could, if not actively stand behind, at least no outright stand against. Since my opinions of them formed Specter switched to the Democratic party, and McCain unleashed Sarah Palin on the national stage. You win some you lose some…

Not punishment, and it was a decent read with some moments of introspection and heartbreaking recounts.

For some people yes, because in their mind they are saving their child from a lifetime of misery and an eternity of damnation. By forcing them to change or be cut-off forever, they are pressuring them to return to the righteous path. There are some families that take the still messed-up but at least it’s something…

In the memoir he said something along the lines of his reasoning for getting it in Latin being that he wanted the tattoo, but another servicemember suggested getting it in Latin because not only might they not allow the English translation, but that it might send the wrong message.

In addition to what another comment says, I think it might also possibly be to deflect anyone trying to argue they had any reason aside from her sexuality to send her away. Sometimes people will try to argue generic discipline reasons for why kids were sent to these type of facilities, especially if this is for…