Commentary: Regarding Fred Phelps, founder of The Westboro Baptist Church

A public response to recent news of the imminent demise of Westboro Baptist Church founder Fred Phelps, by SeattleGayScene.com’s Creative Director Les Sterling. SEATTLE, Wash. — When I was a kid, I believed in the boogey man (not bogey man, as many will insist that he’s called – mine had a sinus condition.) I believed…

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Kiss the cobra

Opting out of the rafting and a tribal overnight, we headed for the snake farm to observe the vipers, asps, cobras and other creepy crawlies being gaily fondled and petted. As I suspected, volunteers were soon requested to kiss the cobra. Yeah right! My partner jokingly (I think) attempted to raise my hand. A sole…

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