Tet, Offensive? Gays in the Parade
A reporter from the OC Weekly asked me what I thought about the coalition of Vietnamese gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender groups that marched for the very first time in the Vietnamese New Year (Tet) Parade. My answer may have surprised her: “They have a right to march in this parade like any other group;
Politicians Grab the Money…and March!
Because the Little Saigon Tet Parade is in Orange County, a major conservative stronghold, many politicians tried to score points with the minority community. Our evangelism team was more interested in scoring points with the politicians—by handing them Gospel tracts. Our hope was that they’d read them, believe and repent, and make some decent policy changes that would affect our nearly bankrupt (spiritually, morally, fiscally) nation and state. You might say that this was a stimulus package that could actually work! (Read part 1 here.)
Loretta Sanchez, Congresswoman for California’s 47th district was overjoyed to receive her tract.
Let’s hope this Blue Dog Democrat spends this hundred dollar bill a little more wisely….
Ed Royce, one of the rare Republicans on the Left Coast, from the 40th Congressional district, took the money… and ran! Any campaign contribution is welcome in these tough economic times, especially if you’re part of the GOP in SoCal.
GO ED!
See more politicians grab the cash by reading the rest…
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