then he isn't all that fine.

All the references I could find relate to libel lawsuits that he either won or were settled with apologies.

Care to elaborate?

And the quote attributed is not referenced. Not saying that the article is wrong, but I'm curious as to the context especially since most pols and voters in this country had many of the same views.

Has Yusuf changed his thinking since? That is what I'm most interested in hearing.

was about recruiting gays in 1995?

Gay rights was not a position supported by any mainstream pols or voters.
In fact most of the anti-gay state constitutional amendments started up during this period.
On a national level, DOMA and 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' were accepted policies.
And education about gays in school? Not an ounce of support. So yes, I would say your question is more of a statement.

so yes, I do remember the mid 1990's and no I don't really recall politicians going round saying that teaching about gay history in school would lead to a loss of innocence.

that is my point. Even relatively anti gay politicians didn't say those things.

It's worse.

Islam's statement was his 'opinion' at the time.
Clinton's support and signing of a law set back gay marriage rights a generation.

So which is more extreme to you? An ex-pop stars admittedly shitty opinion or a president supporting a law that denies recognition and legal rights to gay couples?

I cannot believe people are conveniently overlooking that fact. Wait, it's DU. Yes, I can believe that. It is par for the course on DU. Some days, I miss UnRec.

What time did this show air? I think the rehab center has a "Lights Out" policy of 10 p.m.

FYI.



Yunus is a Bangladeshi social entrepreneur, banker, economist and civil society leader who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for founding the Grameen Bank and pioneering the concepts of microcredit and microfinance. Wikipedia

He's as much a Terrorist as John Lennon was.

I suspect the reasoning is craven Christians talk about the end of the world and how peace will cause the end of the world and they keep pushing it off. Not sure if I wanna be working against God's Will. Always find it interesting how people who are Jewish are more willing to talk to those who are peace loving Muslim's than those of the crazies. But so called Christians don't. Yet they root for a Mormon.

Okay whatever and I love his newer music.

...he endorsed the hit on Salman Rushdie.

PEACE!

Source:IMBD
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0828310/bio

Universally derided in 1989 when he allegedly went on record supporting the Ayatollah Khomeini's death sentence against The Satanic Verses author Salman Rushdie. Stevens's records were burned and taken out of stores, and many radio stations permanently boycotted his music. Nearly a decade later, Stevens claimed he was highly misquoted, that he didn't support the Ayatollah's sentence. Rather, he merely reiterated the Koran's teachings about those who "defame the prophet." Stevens says he bears no ill will towards Rushdie, and did not wish for him to be killed.

...there was NOTHING in his works that would support any notion that he'd advocate murder!

PEACE!

PLEASE!!!

PEACE!

but I am just saying using art to judge the person isn't such a great idea.

Which would clearly be a measured and proportional response to Salman Rushdie's "crime"...

His music has always been good.

Talented guy.

but other than that I'm sure he's a swell guy.

news, deminks. And, the reminder of how wonderful it is not to have to have W in our lives anymore.