About the 2009 Blog Against Theocracy Logo
Via email, I’ve been asked to explain myself, how I could “perverse” such an iconic image as the Rosenthal photograph of the planting of the flag on Iwo Jima. The writer suggest a few things I could do with the flag pole, but I’ll save that for another time.
When Blue Gal and I were plotting and planning this year’s blog swarm, she asked me to do something with the Rainbow Flag. We agreed that this year, the theocrats were targeting gays, what with fights all over the country on same sex marriage, and gay civil rights in general. One of us said it was like a war on gays.
And then the image dawned on me. You see, the Marines who fought so bravely in the South Pacific in World War II (Hi Dad!) fought for all of us, not just some of us. Their heroism is not limited to just one group of Americans over another group. They did not fight and die to preserve and protect the US Constitution only to have theocrats come in and destroy it in the name of their god.
So here’s the way I see things: just as the Marines fought for all of us, we have to fight to preserve and protect our Constitution from the theocrats who would replace it with a Bible, and we have to fight for all of our citizens to be equal. Religion has no place in our governance.
Regards,
Tengrain
As one of the queers that are getting the bum rap (and the bum’s rush) from our thocrats, I appreciate your efforts. Great response, too!
Good job! And remember, at least one of those Marines storming the beach (although not at Iwo Jima, at Tarawa) was Ed Wood, and he was wearing a bra and panties at the time.
Tengrain your logo is EXACTLY what this debate is about. And anyone suggesting a place for you to stick the flag pole doesn’t understand the true meaning of our Constitution.
Thanks for all you do to safeguard separation of church and state!
BAC
Well Said.
People, organizations…and ideologies cling to symbols and forget what they are supposed to mean.
Your recontextualization is timely and holds no offense to minds who are clear on the values worth fighting for.
Kudos, 10G.
;>)
your design and thought process is impeccable. as always
excellent……….
The image is great, as is your defense of it…bravo!
Welcome to MPS, Cognitive Dissident – you should feel right at home here!
Regards,
Tengrain
Perverse? Oh please – you have made a statement and a great one.
just confirming my part in alla that, and proudly too. Thanks for everything you and the Scissorheads do for BAT!!! Love you, Ten.
Blue Gal -
Right back atcha!
I think I speak for the Scissorheads when I say we always up for being your unindicted co-conspirators.
Regards,
Tengrain
I thought it was damned clever and made a great statement. People often forget that one of those groups that pledges allegiance to Ol’ Glory is represented by the flag above. Also, I believe one of the Care Bares is represented by the one above, but that’s a different blogswarm completely.
I would mention that Ed Wood only dressed in drag. He liked the girls. And angora.
Happy hetero antitheocratic anniversary, Tengrain! I do love this fun event!
HJ
Well done!
Strangely, I don’t think those same people objected when numerous right-wing cartoonists altered that photo, usually with a white flag.