Why I won't be voting for Kevin Logan.

garinda · 29-09-2009, 17:24

I'm sure we'll be having many more threads about the proposed candidates, who wish to stand for Hyndburn in the next General Election, but I thought I'd start the ball rolling, especially now Cllr. Britcliffe has publicly announced his decision to put himself in the selection arena, according to last weekend's press.

Here's a copy of a letter (unpublished), I sent to the Observer, outlining why I definitely won't be voting for one particular candidate, when the election date is announced, within the next nine months.

Dear Sir,
Unfortunately it looks as if Greg Pope’s retirement at the next General Election is resulting in a glut of self publicizing citizens, declaring an interest in standing to represent Hyndburn.

It doesn’t seem a quarter of a century ago that the then Rev. Logan was using the local media to publish his epistles that A.I.D.S. was sent from God, to rid the world of evil sinners, such as homosexuals and drug users.

Mr. Logan has been strangely quiet on that particular subject of late.
Perhaps it might have something to do with the two million innocent children living with H.I.V. in sub-Saharan Africa, or the fifteen million children worldwide orphaned because of this terrible disease, or it might simply be because of the fact that female homosexuals are the least affected group on the planet.

If before the next General Election, Jesus, he of the meekness, mildness, and protector of suffering children, happens to register on the electoral roll here in Hyndburn, I doubt very much that he’ll be voting for the odious Mr. Logan, and that would make at least two of us.

Your's etc.

lindsay ormerod · 29-09-2009, 17:37

As eloquent as ever G, and echoes my opinion perfectly, that's the same charitable soul who called me a devil worshipper because I wore a t shirt with a rock band's name on it. Needless to say I won't be putting my cross in his box either!

LYNX1 · 29-09-2009, 17:49

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Originally Posted by lindsay ormerod

As eloquent as ever G, and echoes my opinion perfectly, that's the same charitable soul who called me a devil worshipper because I wore a t shirt with a rock band's name on it. Needless to say I won't be putting my cross in his box either!

I'm sure it depends what kind of box lindsay.........now if it was the wooden kind

garinda · 29-09-2009, 17:50

I've just realised the letter should have made reference to the fact that all the millions of orphaned children are the result of heterosexual union, to further debunk his past obscene ramblings.

garinda · 29-09-2009, 17:57

Oh, and if the retired Reverend happens to see this, and disagees with anything I've posted, and fears his chances of gaining votes is hindered because of it...sue me.

I happen to have access to all the vile published thoughts of this man, relating to the mentioned decade.

Neil · 29-09-2009, 18:11

The letter was looking spot on until this bit.

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Originally Posted by garinda

If before the next General Election, Jesus, he of the meekness, mildness, and protector of suffering children.....

If He is the protector of suffering children why has he allowed 15 million of them to become orphans and 2 million to be infected?

garinda · 29-09-2009, 18:15

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Originally Posted by Neil

The letter was looking spot on until this bit.

If He is the protector of suffering children why has he allowed 15 million of them to become orphans and 2 million to be infected?

I'm not interested in any deep theological discussions re: religion, I'm just going to use all my evil powers to make sure this nasty little man doesn't garner any votes of those who may be disillusioned with some of the mainstream political parties.

Here endeth the lesson.

Gayle · 29-09-2009, 18:29

Religion and politics shouldn't mix - that statement works both ways.

Less · 29-09-2009, 18:39

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Originally Posted by Gayle

Religion and politics shouldn't mix - that statement works both ways.

No, they shouldn't, well said, but how many 'men of the cloth', have caused the death's of innocents?

I actually believe there are priest's/vicar's/ Mullahs/ Rabbi's, that believe, teach and obey the rules they have been instructed in, but, I've yet to meet one.

Margaret Pilkington · 29-09-2009, 18:40

I won't be voting for him either....in my book he is a hypocrite....he spouts on about other folks wayward ways, sins etc.......he should take the plank out of his own eye before he starts trying to remove the mote from the eye of another.

Neil · 29-09-2009, 18:48

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Originally Posted by Gayle

Religion and politics shouldn't mix - that statement works both ways.

I agree with that and would not vote for one.

Gayle · 29-09-2009, 18:54

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Originally Posted by Neil

I agree with that and would not vote for one.

One what?

katex · 29-09-2009, 20:00

I could never understand what happened to Kevin and his first wife Linda. (sadly deceased) They were members of Bel Canto and will never forget Linda's performance in the Mikado ... she had a terrific singing voice.

They were very much a fun loving couple, and the 'gossip' goes that they were in church one day and had some sort of 'vision'. Seemed to change them forever .. setting them apart from the rest of us.

His views have been rather strange to say the least, and suspect some sort of mental disorder here.

Garinda: You also missed out the innocent haemophiliacs and other blood transfusion recipients.

Retlaw · 29-09-2009, 20:15

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Originally Posted by garinda

I'm not interested in any deep theological discussions re: religion, I'm just going to use all my evil powers to make sure this nasty little man doesn't garner any votes of those who may be disillusioned with some of the mainstream political parties.

Here endeth the lesson.

I asked K.L. what was so special about the jews over 2000 years ago, that the so called lord sent his son to save them. Where was he when 6,000,000 were gassed in WW2, surely there was need was for him then, if he is all seeing, then he would have known WW1 & WW2 was going to happen and done some thing about it.

I got the usual pre programmed responce to any question that could cause doubt in their religious beliefs.

God moves in mysterious ways.

Retlaw.

jaysay · 30-09-2009, 08:39

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Originally Posted by garinda

I'm sure we'll be having many more threads about the proposed candidates, who wish to stand for Hyndburn in the next General Election, but I thought I'd start the ball rolling, especially now Cllr. Britcliffe has publicly announced his decision to put himself in the selection arena, according to last weekend's press.

Here's a copy of a letter (unpublished), I sent to the Observer, outlining why I definitely won't be voting for one particular candidate, when the election date is announced, within the next nine months.

Dear Sir,
Unfortunately it looks as if Greg Pope’s retirement at the next General Election is resulting in a glut of self publicizing citizens, declaring an interest in standing to represent Hyndburn.

It doesn’t seem a quarter of a century ago that the then Rev. Logan was using the local media to publish his epistles that A.I.D.S. was sent from God, to rid the world of evil sinners, such as homosexuals and drug users.

Mr. Logan has been strangely quiet on that particular subject of late.
Perhaps it might have something to do with the two million innocent children living with H.I.V. in sub-Saharan Africa, or the fifteen million children worldwide orphaned because of this terrible disease, or it might simply be because of the fact that female homosexuals are the least affected group on the planet.

If before the next General Election, Jesus, he of the meekness, mildness, and protector of suffering children, happens to register on the electoral roll here in Hyndburn, I doubt very much that he’ll be voting for the odious Mr. Logan, and that would make at least two of us.

Yours etc.

I hope you decide to send that letter to the Obs (whether they print it is another matter) It spells out the reason for that old saying Religion and politics don't mix