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PAGE 6 T Q-Notes T October 17, 1998 Vol. 13, No. 11 - October 17, 1998 Mailing Address: PO Box 221841 Charlotte, NC 28222 Phone-. (704) 531-9988 Fax: (704) 531-1361 E-mail: editor@q-notes.com Website: http://www.q-notes.com Publisher & CEO Jim Yarbrough Editor David Stout Associate Editor Dan Van Mourik Arts Editor Brian D. Holcomb Typesetter Dan Van Mourik Administrative Assistant... Brian M. Myer Personals Brian M. Myer Advertising Sales Jim Yarbrough National Advertising Representative Rivendell Marketing Company, Inc. (212) 242-6863 Contributing Writers: Wayne Besen, James N. Birkitt Jr., John Bowers, Peg Byron, Divinity, Steven Fisher, Kevin Grooms, Ira Gruber, Bruce Hayes, Brian D. Holcomb, C. Lichtenstein, Paula Martinac, Brian M. Myer, Wanda Pico, Robin Russo, Stephany Saari, Rhona Sacks, Benjamin Sheppard, Tony Snell, David Stout, Dan Van Mourik, Melinda Whiteway Q-Notes is published every other week in Charlotte, NC by Pride Publishing & Typesetting. 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Publication of the name or photograph of any person or organization in articles or advertising in Q-Notes is not to be construed as any indication of the sexual ori entation of such person or organization. The views of this newspaper are expressed only in edi torials. Opinions expressed in columns, letters, articles and cartoons arc those of the writers and artists and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Q-Notes. Index Articles Bill is recipe for more HIV infection 12 California protects TGs under new hare crimes bill 16 Candidates stump for gay support 1 Clemson University first stop on Spitfire Tour 3 Gay cops strike blow against bigoted policy 5 Gays underestimate risk of STDs .... 11 History is coming out of the closet.... 1 Latino/a group holds conference 28 OutCharlotte holds annual festival.... 1 Rep. Barney Frank talks up ENDA ... 3 SC advocacy group hosts gay leader .... 1 TG conference a first for Charlotte ... 5 The truth about breast cancer 16 Univ. hate crimes bill expanded 3 Features ’98 Renaissance Festival is off and running 20 Humble first service leads to worldwide spiritual revolution 13 Living the subAmerican dream 20 Q-Culture Recommends 21 Suburban blues create urban art 20 Columns The Art of Meeting Women 12 Classifieds 28 Community Cards 31 Curbside 34 The Drag Rag 21 GLAAD Notes 25 Lesbian Notions 22 News Notes 19 Out and About 34 Out In The Stars 29 Out There 8 Personals 32 QFYI 29 Advertising Deadlines Issue Date Deadline October 31 Mon., Oct. 19 November 14 Mon., Nov. 2 November 28 Mon., Nov. 16 Support Our Advertisers They keep Q-Notes free for you 300 Stonewall 27 Alternative Video Shop 21 Alyson Adventures 34 The Arcade 35 The Arr of Meeting Women 21 Atlantic Auto Connection 8 BTG Pharmaceuticals, Oxandrin... 9, 10 BTI Communications 31 Body Rays Tanning Salon 21 The Brass Rail 30 Michel Brown, Investments 31 Calhouse House 20 Center Stage 22 Central Station 23 Charlotte Business Guild 21 Charlotte Realty Group 18 Charlotte Singles Line 24 Charlotte 24 Hour Fitness Center 7 Jeff Childs, Broker/Realtor 31 Classic Images Salon 31 Club Cabaret 33 Community Prescription Service 17 Cosmos Cafe 4 The Cove 30 The Crystal Room 11 Damian’s Towing & Transportation ... 31 Empire Chauffeured Limousines 31 Edwin G. Farthing, Attorney 31 Flying Colors 11 Georgetown Bodyworks 24 Good OF Days 4 Good Year Tire 31 Lisa Griffin, Family Therapist 4 Hair Club for Men and Women 7 Tony Hall, Realtor 31 Rick Hendrick Honda 16 Individual Benefits, Viatical Services.... 26 J & B Cleaning Service 31 J & W Pagers & Cellular 19 Ken, Massage Therapist 31 Klutts Property Management 8 Jeffrey Grant Koenig, Attorney 24 Lazy Daze Campground 17 Leah’s Bookkeeping & Tax Service 31 Liaisons 18 MCC Charlotte 15 Mann Travels 12 Tom Martin, Massage Therapist 31 The Masquerade 13, 29 Menu by Melissa .'. 31 Models and Escorts 23 Mythos 3, 17 National Viatical Resources 23 Newsstand International 14 North Pointe Apartments 12 Ocean Princess 14 Joe O’Connor, Realtor 24 Oleen’s 22 One Voice Chorus 36 Parkview Video & News 28 Parliamenr House 28 Paws & Claws 31 Personal Photography 31 Pink Fairy Travel 23 Posh Pets 31 Positive Living Resources 4 Priscilla’s 25 Q-Notes Online 26 Quality Painting & Pressure Washing ... 31 Queen City Antiques 7 Carol Reinard, Realtor 16 Scorpio Lounge 5 Scott Lawn & Landscaping 33 Sharon Memorial Park 24 Sheraton Airport Plaza Hotel 7 Sir Speedy Printing 5 Joel Smith, Hair Designs 31 Southern Center for Law 31 StrapMan Leather 22 Subway 4 Tic Tic Coflfeeshop 4 Time Out 12 Tutto Mondo 4 Warehouse 29 2 Vinson Washburn, Realtor 8 White Rabbit Books & Things 20 And, Senator, here's your schedule for the rest of the afternoon. You'll want to note that your mistress called to see if you'll be free after the Clinton Impeachment Hearings. guest editorial Hidden messages On Monday, October 5, The Charleston Post & Courier ran a full-page ad promoting Exo dus and other “ex-gay” ministries that claim to be able to “cure” homosexuality through a “re parative therapy” that includes conversion to their own particular brand of Christianity. The ad was sponsored by the East Cooper Baptist Church of Charleston. It is from a se ries recently produced and placed in major US newspapers by a coalition of 15 right-wing po litical and religious organizations. Among those groups are the Family Research Council, the Alliance for Traditional Marriage-Hawaii, the Center for Reclaiming America and Pat Robertson’s Christian Coalition. All of the par ticipating organizations have a long and well- documented record of opposing civil rights leg islation for gay, lesbian, bisexud and transgen der citizens, as well as attempts to influence local, state and national elections with inflam matory anti-gay rhetoric. The ads have attracted a great deal of na tional press coverage and editorial opinion that calls into question the campaign’s true purpose. It is the belief of the South Carolina Gay and Lesbian Pride Movement (SCGLPM) that the actual purpose of this controversial campaign is not a compassionate, Christian outreach to gays and lesbians, but rather an attempt to once again influence general public opinion. Disguised as an invitation to gays to become “ex-gays,” the hidden message to the general public is that a person’s sexual and affectional orientation is a behavioral choice that can be “unchosen,” and is undeserving of equal pro tection against discrimination through civil rights legislation. Sexual orientation is an in nate, immutable part of a person’s being, a fact overwhelmingly endorsed by the scientific and medical community. Furthermore, reparative therapy has been declared by the American Psy- letter Don’t vote? Don’t bitch I went to the Mecklenburg PAC town meet ing and I was thrilled by the candidates who were there. I have a message for all of you queens and dykes who won’t get off your couches long enough to go to the polls: we have real candi- chological Association and the American Psy chiatric Association as being not only ineffec tive, but in many cases actually harmful. It is certainly no coincidence that this na tional ad campaign precedes mid-term elections across the country. It is also no coincidence that the recent placement of the ad by East Cooper Baptist Church immediately followed the previous Saturday’s OurFest Charleston, South Carolina’s official “coming out day” cel ebration. Clearly, these ads are meant to sway public opinion rather than affect any real change within the gay community — and it is the view of SCGLPM that despite how these ads might appear on the surface, the true mes sage is political not religious. SCGLPM is a statewide organization pro viding education, support and advocacy for all gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered South Carolinians. Because these citizens come from all walks of life, including various faiths and denominations, it is not appropriate for this group to debate theology with our detractors, or to promote one belief system over another. We recognize that spirituality, like sexual and affectional orientation, is a deeply personal is sue — and for a great many gay people, inte grating a spiritual life into their whole life is an important, sometimes difficult, journey. With this in mind, we consider it especially abhor rent that the anti-gay elements of the Chris tian right would attempt to capitalize on the spirituality of gay individuals in order to fur ther a political agenda. We respect the right of everyone, including the congregation of East Cooper Baptist, to express their religious and social viewpoints. However, we take exception when the form of that expression is a dishonest advertisement handed down by a highly-politicized, richly- funded group of narional anti-gay organiza tions. SCGLPM encourages East Cooper Bap tist Church to find its own voice on these is sues through dialogue with the gay and lesbian people of its own community and its community’s churches. T — Tony Snell [The writer is the president of SCGLPM.] dates this year so there’s no reason to boycott the elections. If I have to spend another year listening to people who didnt even think it nec essary to cast a vote bitch about the state of affairs in our government, I may smack some one. When will some of you realize that if we expect change, we need to participate in it. ▼ — Michelle Tomey Lake Norman, NC Subscribe! Subscriptions are by 1st and 3rd class mail in sealed envelopes mailed in Charlotte, NC. Subscription rate for one year (25 issues) is $52 (1st class) or $28 (3rd class). Subscription rate for six months (12 issues) is $25 (1st class) or $15 (3rd class). To subscribe, mail this form to d-Notes, PO Box 221841, Charlotte, NC 28222. Make checks payable to Q-Notes or provide credit card information below. 25 issues: Q 1st class, $52 Q bulk, $28 • 12 issues: Q 1st class, $25 □ bulk, $15 Name Address City, State, Zip Credit Card (circle one): MasterCard Visa Discover American Express Card Number: Exp. Date: Signature
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