October 1st, 1997
Values affirmative
of the traditional family and orthodox Christianity
under fire in Kitsap County
Vancouver, WA—Washington for
Traditional Values Vice-President Sidney Turbyfill challenges the Kitsap
County Commissioners to "do the right thing" and stand in defense
of Mick Sheldon, a member of the county’s taxpayer-funded Council for Human
Rights. "We are increasingly disturbed by what we see coming out of
Kitsap County," states Turbyfill. "There’s a real sentiment that
‘political correctness’ has superseded the freedom of speech rights of
the First Amendment, especially as related to traditional views of morality
-- values affirmative of the traditional family and orthodox Christianity."
At issue is an apparent secretive move to oust Sheldon from the Council
for his outspoken views in letters to the editors of area papers. Most
recently, Mr. Sheldon’s letter went head-to-head with one from Michael
Sondheimer over Sondheimer’s co-opting the Council to chastise the Republican
Party for its opposition to legislative privilege for homosexuals.
Council member Sheldon confirmed today that votes are being counted to
support his removal, saying, "At this point, I have no idea if I’ll
be allowed at the next meeting or not." Turbyfill responded, "I
find it outrageous that a group that should be a role model for tolerance
would round up a 'lynch mob' against one of its own members."
Sidney Turbyfill
(425) 821-3341
E-Mail: Sid
Turbyfill