So, Lars, about that whole "sanctity of marriage" thing
Kari Chisholm
On Friday, right-wing radio jock Lars Larson will be performing a marriage on-air. From his press release:
The happy couple is Erika Wagner and Don Cox, both huge fans of Larson's radio show as well as his political views. In fact according to the original e-mail request, they were willing to get married in the station parking lot or during one of Lars' bathroom breaks if that would seal the deal. They relish the fact that one of Oregon's true conservatives might perform their marriage ceremony as it would horrify their mostly liberal family members.
The Rev. Chuck Currie has the spot-on reaction to this nonsense:
Lars Larson opposes gay marriage because such unions would, from his viewpoint, undermine the sanctity of traditional marriage. But that won’t stop the conservative talk show host from making a mockery of marriage by performing a wedding himself on air.
Listen, Lars, I don't have a problem with you performing a marriage - even as an on-air ratings stunt. If that's what the happy couple wants, fine by me. But let's not hear you waxing rhapsodic about the "sanctity of marriage" anymore, shall we?
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12:43 p.m.
Jun 3, '10
A great way to start your marriage and a new family is to go out of your way to irritate your in-laws and your parents. Helps build strong relationships.
12:45 p.m.
Jun 3, '10
Reminds me of when the thrice divorced Rush Limbaugh rants on about how gay marriage is destroying the American family. Cuz it can't possibly all those hetero divorces guys like Rush are racking up...right?
Lawdy.
12:48 p.m.
Jun 3, '10
Maybe he meant "gay marriage" as a euphemism for Oxycotin?
12:55 p.m.
Jun 3, '10
Boy it must really be a dead day if this is all Blue Oregon can come up with and talk about.Of course if one of the talk show host on 620 kpoj did the same thing we would not have heard a word on Blue Oregon about it.I guess if you are a conservative and do it Blue Oregon dont like it,but if you are a progressive talk show host no problem at all.Talk about Blue Oregon hypocrisy.
1:40 p.m.
Jun 3, '10
Your bitter tears are tasty.
2:14 p.m.
Jun 3, '10
Matthew,
I must have missed it. When did someone on KPOJ who is known for going on and on about the sanctity of marriage perform a marriage ceremony on the air?
Also,kudos to you for finally using punctuation so I can actually read your comments.
1:43 p.m.
Jun 7, '10
Man, you don’t get it. The whole point of this post was not to criticize Lars for marrying two people on air, but for his hypocrisy (i.e., it is inconsistent, according to the author, to claim marriage is “sacred” and then so cheapen it by turning it into a stunt like this). You are damn right they wouldn’t hold hosts on 620 KPOJ to the same standard because those hosts aren’t always waxing poetic about how marriage needs to be protected from those who want to cheapen it.
With that said, I don’t see any hypocrisy here. I think Lars can claim marriage is sacred and conduct a silly ceremony without being inconsistent. I think Kari is improperly conflating marriage and the marriage ceremony.
1:26 p.m.
Jun 3, '10
Weddings can be problematic but they ought to be occasions of reconciliation and unity but Larson is clearly taking joy in the divisiveness. As the press release reads: “They relish the fact that one of Oregon's true conservatives might perform their marriage ceremony as it would horrify their mostly liberal family members.” This isn’t a wedding. It’s a Tea Party.
1:58 p.m.
Jun 3, '10
I believe Denmark was maybe the first to officially recognize same-sex marriage/unions in the late eighties. Funny thing, they also happen to lead the world in categories like education and healthcare and have nearly wiped out poverty. Wonder when the gays will begin the destruction of the Danish society?
2:18 p.m.
Jun 3, '10
But don't you know? All the education and healthcare in the world are useless unless you have your "morals". (this message brought to you by the "let's all tell everyone else how to live their lives coalition"). :)
8:30 a.m.
Jun 4, '10
Mel Harmon i didnt say anyone on Kpoj performed a marriage ceremony on the air.What i was saying is if some at Kpoj actually had did the same thing Lars did and performed a ceremony BlueOregon.com would not have made a big deal out of it like you are with Lars doing it.
11:11 a.m.
Jun 4, '10
Why is it when a Dem politician has an affair no one really gets all upset but when a Rep pol does, everyone screams like crazy?
My guess would be that the Rep spent every day on the campaign talking about his "family values." How those values made him "better" than his liberal opponent. It's called hypocrisy.
Lars talks about the sanctity of marriage then goes out and marries someone on air. Hypocrite.
4:45 p.m.
Jun 5, '10
Guess you didn't hear about when Pres Clinton got caught messing around. The media made quite a fuss about that. Were you living in the woods during the 90's Mike?
12:34 a.m.
Jun 9, '10
And yet the Rs get to keep their jobs, while the Ds have to resign.
I don't get it either.
1:59 p.m.
Jun 4, '10
So you're claiming Blue Oregon is hypocritical based on what you THINK would happen IF your hypothetical situation played out? Okay, I take it back. Adding punctuation doesn't make your comments any easier to understand.
3:57 p.m.
Jun 4, '10
Denmark.During recent years, anti-mass immigration sentiment has resulted in some of the toughest immigration laws in the European Union.. Funny thing, they also happen to lead the world in categories like education and healthcare and have nearly wiped out poverty.
5:08 p.m.
Jun 4, '10
Mel Harmon if my hypothetical situation actually really played out then of course none of the BlueOregon.com crowd and supporters would have raised a fuss if Mike Malloy,Carl Wolfson and friends,Thom Hartmann or any of the other progressive hosts on that station performed a wedding on the air.but since Lars who is a conservative talk show host performed it you dont like it?Talk about hypocrisy.And its nothing personal against any of you BlueOregon.com supporters and regular posters.Im just stating my opinion.
10:05 p.m.
Jun 4, '10
You need to look up "hyposcrisy".
Also, when you want to respond to a particular person, click the "Post a Reply" on that person's comment. That way your reply/comment will be threaded properly and will make it easier to follow the conversation.
10:06 p.m.
Jun 4, '10
Sorry, "hypocrisy". I fail at typing tonight.
10:32 a.m.
Jun 6, '10
if you actually read people's words, what is being objected to is Lars pontificating about "the sanctity of marriage" (ie, none for teh gays) and then performing one as a gimmick (and to piss off some liberal family members) on his show. don't recall a, that any liberal talk show hosts have tried to tell some people they don't have the same rights as others and then using a marriage as a show gimmick. got an example? cuz otherwise, you got nothing.
12:09 a.m.
Jun 5, '10
I only hope that if the ceremony is performed "during one of Lars' bathroom breaks," they at least get Lars to wash his hands first and put the seat down.
7:31 a.m.
Jun 5, '10
The broadcast isn't the problem. Hostility is the problem.
Marrying in a way that's intentionally spiteful and provocative to family members who don't share your political POV is a sigh of immaturity or worse.
There are definitely gay people who are more fit for marriage than these two.
6:03 p.m.
Jun 5, '10
"...get married in the station parking lot during one of Lars' bathroom breaks"???
That does not seem to be the most romantic of settings.
How's come Lars can't just do an on-air audio of the ceremony, and have the happy couple betrothed away from the parked cars and traffic, at least?
It could be like when Tiny Tim married Ms. Vicki on the Johnny Carson show.
This crappy excuse for a ceremony is undermining the sanctity of marriage!
10:13 a.m.
Jun 6, '10
The ceremony was done in studio, on air, with live music, champagne, and cake. It was a nice ceremony, I listened to it.
As far as that goes, I don't think Lars, who is registered and authorized by the state to perform marriages, is damaging the sanctity of marriage any more than a judge who marries two people is.
12:07 p.m.
Jun 7, '10
Oh, good, I'm glad Diamond Jim the groom did not have his wishes granted.