Gays for Gaza: A Joke for Our Times

I moved to Maine 15 years ago because of family circumstances beyond my control. I have stayed because it's still remote from the crime, gang warfare, traffic and crush of humanity that has overrun the big cities I frequented in my youth, like Baltimore, Oakland, San Francisco, Chicago and Manhattan. Plus it's very pretty, with a wild, natural beauty earning it the affectionate sobriquet, "America's Vacationland." 

But don't get me started on the people. While many Mainers possess admirable qualities, intellect is not among the top ten. They are excellent fishermen and make a great lobster roll. They are hearty, withstanding brutally cold winters with nary a complaint. They are excellent skiers and sailors and make a damn good Whoopie Pie, although I have never eaten one since they look gross.

But yesterday, while Bibi Netanyahu gave his impassioned speech to Congress in Washington, DC, a well-attended protest called "Gays for Gaza" took place in downtown Portland, a city which has embraced the weird, woke stance of being pro-Hamas and anti-Israel. Apparently the members of this group, happily gay and typically proud, are not up-to-speed on reality. For example, they surely don't know the following truths as reflected in responses online to the question, "How does Hamas treat gays?":

"Queers would be murdered by the people they support. It is like chickens supporting KFC. Palestinians and almost all Muslim countries are raging homophobic nazis. They will happily kill any and all gay people in any country they become a majority in." 

"Indeed, gay and transgender people—both in Gaza and the West Bank—face an extraordinary level of persecution, persecution that may result in a years-long prison sentence or even death."

"Make sure you have a generous life insurance policy for those you love to benefit from your “flying lesson” off of a tall building in Gaza or the West Bank. Alternatively, gays might be taken for a ride, towed by a motorcycle through the streets for the local population to spit and throw stones at."

So party on, gay Mainers. But be careful what you wish for.