Blue Collar Scientist

Oklahoma state representative Sally Kern, a Republican, has said that homosexuals are a bigger threat to the United States than “terrorism or Islam.” I’m sure by now we’ve all seen this:

When called out on this outrage, she refused to apologize, suggested the person who had taped her speech had done something wrong, and asserted she had first amendment rights.

She does have first amendment rights, of course. Just like I have first amendment rights. And I’m gonna use mine to call Sally Kern a despicable anti-American jackass.

Elyse at Skepchick has pointed out in a graphical way that there is a significant difference between what terrorists do, and what homosexuals do, and she’s recommended the rest of us follow suit. I will do so gladly.

Here’s the gay sex:

Here’s the terrorists:

Is the distinction really that subtle?

Tags: conservative, extremism, homosexuality, nutjob, Republican, Sally Kern, terrorism

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