You Don't Mess Around With The Duke!

First, there were a series of two anti-gay letters in the SN-L written by Duke McDonald, an assistant city attorney for "The City" of Springfield.

Here is one of Duke's letter:

Homosexuality is sin. God looked upon Sodom and Gomorrah as "so grievous" that he punished them horribly. Genesis chapter 19. It's not just an Old Testament anachronism. Sodom and Gomorrah "are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire." Jude 7.

When a society embraces homosexuality, that is an index for where it's going -- down. On the descent, you can expect every form of wickedness, evil, and depravity. Romans 1:18 et. seq. Why? Because when we insist on converting sin into a civil right, it becomes original sin. We are the clay saying to the Potter, "Thanks very much, but we will decide what shape we take."

Then a letter suggesting it was inappropriate for an employee of Springfield, MO to have written such letters was published in the SN-L under the heading of "Lawyer working for city should be fired for anti-gay letters". (A clarification appeared on the voices page the next day telling us Duke is an assistant city attorney.)

These three letters have generated a lot of discussion: Roger Ray has a column on them here and there is a discussion going on here.

Duke counters with this short letter in this morning's SN-L:

Let free speech live. Let me exercise a little more: homosexuality is sin, as is adultery, as is fornication. To any that bristle at that, I commend you to 1 Corinthians 13:6. Mr. Gross, to you and to any willing soul, I commend Psalm 34:8.

In case you refuse the carrot, here's the stick: be very careful about tortious interference with my employment. Speak as you wish; name call as you wish, but be very careful about that. Also, see Luke 12:5.

Duke McDonald, Springfield

I have no personal knowledge of Duke's effectiveness as an attorney. "The City" attorney's website states Mr. McDonald has served as the in house legal counsel for the Springfield-Branson Regional Airport since September 26, 2005.

The minutes of the November, 2007 Airport Board reflect this:

Introduction of City Attorney III, Sarah Kerner, as the replacement for Duke McDonald who is moving from the Airport to the City of Springfield Law Department.

Duke wrote an article for the Missouri Bar Association Journal in the July/August 2007 issue. The title: The Ten Worst Faults In Drafting Contracts. The introduction is interesting.

Local bloggers Jason and Gregory Holman give their opinions on the matter.

Prop 8 The Musical

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There's a story about this horse, (and don't all horses have a story)

John tells it best: Is she coming or is she going? YOU BE THE JUDGE!!!



PS--a belated Happy Thanksgiving to all the bus riders. My little brother Ed, who blogs from the Sunshine State over on 8thouta10 believes this song is the perfect Thanksgiving song. Good choice Ed!

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Yeah, Those are BRICKS!

Recipe for Political Chaos

1. Term limits

2. Party Loyalty

3. Power

State Faces $341 million shortfall

The SN-L's Chad Livengood reports "Gov.-elect Jay Nixon's transition office says the new administration faces a $340 million budget shortfall for the current fiscal year."

Gulp.

We are officially in a recession.

Gulp.

Meanwhile, "The City" is presenting its tax plan to voters. "We have to be real careful," City Manager Burris said. "We're trying to present this in a way so it's not seen as a threat or that we're blackmailing people into voting for it. We have a very compelling case to make."

Gulp.

Meanwhile, the bailouts continue. Except for mine.

country cowboy needs petite female friend - m4w - 51 (springfield)

Reply to: pers-940248221@craigslist.org [?]
Date: 2008-12-01, 9:00AM CST

safe married man seeks petite woman/girl for sex and friendship. I want a regular girl to be my pal and consent to mutual benifits for both of us. I can please a woman as much as she wants and likewise I hope. I'm clean, and free of drugs. I'd rather ride my horse than have anything to do with drugs. I do like good wines and wine coolers.
If you want a good friend with no strings attached, but someone that you may call on at a regular basis, I'm your guy. Please dont waist my time if you're a call girl. I would not respond to you. (smile) have fun and be happy. things can only get better for you. Any age, women only, no guys wanting to suck cock or get laid. Christians don't do that kind of stuff. John

This post was on Craigslist for Springfield. Women only, guys. Christians don't do that gay stuff. (But adultery is ok?)

This was on Craigslist from a guy who wanted a couple to fatten him up.

My favorite Craigslist post: PASTOR LOOKING FOR NSA SEX - m4w - 30
Reply to: pers-570380234@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-02-11, 10:48AM CST

Good looking, widowed minister, healthy, 30 years old, seeks female for fun times.

Location: SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI

Ps, The country cowboy changed his ad--but he still says he is married and still says he is looking for a girlfriend.