Could I have said some things better? Yes.
Let me add a bit more context-
1) I, personally, don’t think the LGBTQs should be a “protected class.” That’s me, treating them as equals. (Oh dear! How horrible of me!) We're all born sinners, and we're all offered forgivess and redemption from God. I think I made that clear in my presentation.
2) I think we’ve ALL experienced being the minority and the discomfort of discrimination at some point in our lives. I know I have. It’s a part of life. Adults learn to deal with it in a civil manner. Civil discourse is fundemental to our society. Civility is part of an adults social contract with society. The left seeks to bully people into submission. I’ll not be bullied.
3) As someone who’s made a living climbing on the backs of hundreds of colts, I know the joy, satisfaction, growth and fulfillment that comes from putting in the work of facing one’s fears…fears created by my own choices. You ARE responsible for your own choices.
I stand by my statements - "My right to live a righteous lifestyle based on my sincerely held beliefs does not end where your choice to live a preverse lifestyle begins. Your decision to be perverse does not trump my right to be righteous."
I did not incite violence, and to say I did, is delusional or deliberately malicious.
I encourage you to invest 12 minutes watching my presentation. Then invest a little time reviewing the communications I've received from the LGBTQ community. THEN you'll be in a objective position to decide who is promoting hate and violence.
What has become crystal clear to me through this incident is that they don’t want equal rights. They want their rights to trump your rights.
Understand the magnitude and implications of this situation- The First Amendment is on trial here. The Bible is not hate speech.
Check out Senator Manzella's Presentation
Manzella quote in context: Now, they [the LGBTQ lobby] like to play the "protected class" card, and [that] they're the minority, and [that] they're discriminated against, and [that] they're scared to walk down the street hand-in-hand and... I gotta tell ya, I think those are normal consequences associated with the choices they're making. We don't prevent them from doing that.
Missoulian article says (I've highlighted the editorialized context:
Manzella went on to say that members of the LGBTQ community like to “play the protected class card,” 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲’𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲.
“I've got to tell you, I think those are normal consequences associated with the choices they made,” Manzella said.
Notice how they inserted the idea of violence into her words to make it sound like she said the fear of violence was a "normal consequence."
"A lot of ink has been spilled surrounding a speech State Senator Theresa Manzella delivered at a rally to support a Clinton-area man in November. The story surrounds a Pastor and real estate agent named Brandon Huber who is facing a $5,000 fine and the loss of professional membership in the National Association of Realtors for his religious beliefs regarding “LGBTQ” activism.
An ethics complaint was brought against Huber with the Missoula Organization of Realtors (MOR) after a partnership to serve summertime lunches between his church and Missoula Food Bank soured.
Toward the end of June, the food bank began including “Pride” inserts in food bags distributed to children. The inserts included messages like “love always wins” and “love is love.” On July 2nd, after conversations with Missoula Food Bank, Huber decided to opt-out of continued participation and instead to support the Clinton School lunch program by using more of his church’s resources." Continue READING
Letter to the Editor by Rich Hulse, published in the Ravalli Republic, Dec 8th, 2021
Fortunately, Margaret Gorski's recent opinion in the Republic can be proven to be a Minority Report as determined by the ballot box, not the liberal media.
Not only does she blatantly misrepresent the actions of Senator Manzella, but she also promotes the worst of the liberal Democrat agenda which is destroying the best of this country's heritage.
First, I was in attendance at Clinton, and Senator Manzella was not the keynote speaker, Rev. Jordan Hall was; and there was no shaming of a "persecuted minority," but the defending of a minister's First Amendment right to refuse to compromise their doctrines and beliefs in a church sponsored community activity. Nor did she "push her weight around as a legislator in the private affairs of a COVID-19 patient in Helena," but she defended an individual's constitutional right to demand a choice of treatment. Medical care providers are services that are always subordinate to the will of the patient.
Lastly, government's role is to secure the rights and freedoms of liberty, not to provide benefits. No one has a right to something for which others have to pay. It is not government's responsibility to provide good-paying jobs, in fact government regulation is often the obstacle to such jobs. We do not need more government involvement or expense in our lives, but the freedom to regulate our lives, property, and businesses without governmental strings attached. I applaud Senator Manzella for working to protect my rights and freedoms without additional government restrictions.
***********WARNING! LANGUAGE ALERT! **************
Below are just a few of the voicemails I've received becasue of the media's deliberate misinformation campaign.
The reason I'm sharing these communications is because I want you to know who we're dealing with. They've expessed and exposed themselves quite vividly, and in their very own words.
I want you think about your children being subjeced to this kind of treatment. Our precious children should NEVER be subjected to this kind of abuse. Sadly, I feel the need to encourage you to prepare your children for the possibility of encountering this type of behavior. Don't allow them to be caught off guard and unprepared. I've had mulitple parents share stories with me from their children that they are being bullied and shamed into being gay.
Please don't waste a moment of time worrying about me or feeling sorry for me. I learned the nursery rhyme about "sticks and stones and words" in kindergarten. As a child of the One True God, I know who I am, and I'm impervious to their vitriol.
Gods Word instructs me to pray for my enemies. I will try.
I tried to return a call to every number that left a voicemail. Only one call came from Montana's area code. I shared my presentation with that person, and we were able to find common ground and he thanked me for sharing the context. The rest were "unavailable," which leads me to believe that they either blocked my number, or they are proffessional doxers.
Phone Files:
preverse - 1)(of a person or their actions) showing a deliberate and obstinate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable or unacceptable, often in spite of the consequences.. 2) contrary to the accepted or expected standard or practice.
homophobe or homophobic - Coined by George Weinberg, a psychologist, in the 1960s, the term homophobia is a blend of (1) the word homosexual, itself a mix of neo-classical morphemes, and (2) phobia from the Greek φόβος, phóbos, meaning "fear", "morbid fear" or "aversion". Weinberg is credited as the first person to have used the term in speech.
bigot - One who is strongly partial to one's own group, religion, race, or politics and is intolerant of those who differ.
More "gender identity terms" in case your curious - https://www.womenshealthmag.com/relationships/a36395721/gender-identity-list/
Personal note: Whereas it's true that I do have an aversion to the idea of a man sodimizing another man; or a woman straping on a prosthetic penis to have intercourse with another woman, and since it's accurate to say that I am strongly partial to my own religion, I think I'll embrace the label assigned -
"Hi! My name is Theresa Manzella, and I indentify as a homophobic bigot. Please, respectfully accept me and my belief system"
My only real fear, or morbid fear, is what I may be capable of doing to someone...anyone...of any sexual orientation who molests children.
One of the wonderful bills we passed last session was "RIFRA"- Which stands for "Religion Is A Fundemental Right Act."
Full bill languague here - https://leg.mt.gov/bills/2021/billpdf/SB0215.pdf
This bill would never have been signed by a D Governor. We're thankful to the citizens of Montana for electing Greg Gianforte.
This is very good for Pastor Brandon Huber, who's sincerely held religious beliefs are being called into question by the LGBTQ Realtors Association. (Who knew there was such an association? There is!)
Excerpt -
Section 4. Definitions.
(1) "Substantially burden" means any action that directly or indirectly constrains, inhibits, curtails, or denies the exercise of religion by any person or compels any action contrary to a person's exercise of religion and includes but is not limited to withholding of benefits, assessment of criminal, civil, or administrative penalties, or exclusion from governmental programs or access to governmental facilities.
(2) ...
(3) "Exercise of religion" means the practice or observance of religion. The term includes but is not limited to the ability to act or refuse to act in a manner substantially motivated by one's sincerely held religious belief, whether or not the exercise is compulsory or central to a larger system of religious belief.
(4) "Person" means any individual, association, partnership, corporation, church, religious institution, estate, trust, foundation, or other legal entity.
Dr. Larry Teuber first contacted me after the media reported/lied that I had threatened doctors at St. Petes over the treatment of our dear departed, Shirley Herrin. The email thread below was the result of that misrepresentation.
From: Larry Teuber <lteuber@wclsd.com>
Are you stupid or just curious about ivermectin ?
Larry Teuber, M.D., SSA,
Fellowship Trained Pivotologist
9705 Clarkson Rd.
Rapid City, SD 57702
Cell: 605-484-1616
Fax: 605-394-9307
Email: lteuber@wclsd.com
BHSI, LLC
MDC, LLC
On Oct 20, 2021, at 10:08 PM, Theresa Manzella <theresa.manzella@mtleg.gov> wrote:
M.D.? Really? Gosh- I expect MORE from someone who “practices” medicine. This explains why so many have lost faith and trust in your profession, and hold you in contempt and disdain. You should be embarrassed, but I’m sure you’re too arrogant to know that.
On Oct 20, 2021, at 9:15 PM, Larry Teuber <lteuber@wclsd.com> wrote:
Your not stupid. Nor are you ignorant.
You are simply a fucking moron
Larry Teuber, M.D., SSA,
Fellowship Trained Pivotologist
9705 Clarkson Rd.
Rapid City, SD 57702
Cell: 605-484-1616
Fax: 605-394-9307
Email: lteuber@wclsd.com
BHSI, LLC
MDC, LLC
WCL, LLC
On Oct 20, 2021, at 10:52 PM, Theresa Manzella <theresa.manzella@mtleg.gov> wrote:
Looks like the good doctor needs to repeat kindergarten so he can learn the nursery rhyme about sticks and stones.
On Oct 21, 2021, at 1:18 AM, Larry Teuber <lteuber@wclsd.com> wrote:
Political morons like you are dangerous. Ignorant , shallow , fake empowerment by an uneducated constituency.
Basically Trump MAGGOTS.
Larry Teuber, M.D., SSA,
Fellowship Trained Pivotologist
9705 Clarkson Rd.
Rapid City, SD 57702
Cell: 605-484-1616
Fax: 605-394-9307
Email: lteuber@wclsd.com
BHSI, LLC
MDC, LLC
WCL, LLC
On Oct 21, 2021, at 7:55 AM, Theresa Manzella <theresa.manzella@mtleg.gov> wrote:
Oh? So you don’t believe that the citizenry should be allowed to elect their representatives as they see fit? They’re to ignorant and uneducated?
I suppose you’d appoint those with the most education and the biggest gawd complex in representative positions of the people?
You’re a perfect example…living proof…that education doesn’t equal class, manners, civility, or even vocabulary.
On Oct 21, 2021, at 7:05 AM, Larry Teuber <lteuber@wclsd.com> wrote:
Typical Trump MAGGOT
Where did I imply anything about free elections ?
This is exactly why you are stupid . Moving to a conclusion based on air .
Larry Teuber, M.D., SSA,
Fellowship Trained Pivotologist
9705 Clarkson Rd.
Rapid City, SD 57702
Cell: 605-484-1616
Fax: 605-394-9307
Email: lteuber@wclsd.com
BHSI, LLC
MDC, LLC
WCL, LLC
On Oct 21, 2021, at 8:49 AM, Theresa Manzella <theresa.manzella@mtleg.gov> wrote:
I find your pathetic attempts at “communication” entertaining.
Why don’t you enlighten me as to what your problem actually is, and “why” you would initiate contact with me in the first place?
I don’t know you. You don’t know me. You’re in SD. I’m in MT. Have you suckered for something you’ve read published by liberal media?
Do you engage with the legislators in your own state in such a “professional” manner? Sarcasm intended.
On Oct 21, 2021, at 8:06 AM, Larry Teuber <lteuber@wclsd.com> wrote:
I reach out to all stupid political people when I identify stupidity . Ivermectin believers , Trump MAGGOTS, antivaxers, antimandaters …
You likely hit most of those triggers.
The stupid people includes politicians from all states.
They can be local, state or federal politicians. Elected stupid people are a reflection of their constituency.
They are typically , but not always , white , rural and poorly educated . One cannot be well educated and buy into Trumpisms.
Larry Teuber, M.D., SSA,
Fellowship Trained Pivotologist
9705 Clarkson Rd.
Rapid City, SD 57702
Cell: 605-484-1616
Fax: 605-394-9307
Email: lteuber@wclsd.com
BHSI, LLC
MDC, LLC
WCL, LLC
On Oct 22, 2021, at 4:37 PM, Theresa Manzella <theresa.manzella@mtleg.gov> wrote:
Me thinks the doctor needs to make an appointment to see a doctor…specifically a shrink. You need help. Seriously. It’s not normal for a person to speak to another person like your speaking to me. It’s not healthy. It’s sick. You’re sick. Mentally ill. It’s quite obvious you’re being consumed by TDS. You’re from a strongly held Republican State. Your county has 46% MORE Republicans than D’s, and you’re spending your time telling ME how ignorant I am? Now THAT’S FUNNY! Ya might want to focus on your own back yard.
Subject: Some folks in Montana ……
Date: October 22, 2021 at 6:21:15 PM MDT
To: Theresa Manzella <theresa.manzella@mtleg.gov>
Funny shit - and I thought northern Idaho had the most stupid people in the nation -
I was wrong , they are in Montana.
Larry Teuber, M.D., SSA,
Fellowship Trained Pivotologist
9705 Clarkson Rd.
Rapid City, SD 57702
Cell: 605-484-1616
Fax: 605-394-9307
Email: lteuber@wclsd.com
BHSI, LLC
MDC, LLC
WCL, LLC
On Oct 22, 2021, at 8:21 PM, Theresa Manzella <theresa.manzella@mtleg.gov> wrote:
We love our AG and we don’t like doctors with gawd complexes. You wouldn’t fit in here. But heck, you don’t fit in there either.
On Oct 22, 2021, at 7:38 PM, Larry Teuber <lteuber@wclsd.com> wrote:
Gestapo sending a highway dick to hospital because grandma can’t get her dog heart worm-
Ya , smart guy .
Larry Teuber, M.D., SSA,
Fellowship Trained Pivotologist
9705 Clarkson Rd.
Rapid City, SD 57702
Cell: 605-484-1616
Fax: 605-394-9307
BHSI, LLC
MDC, LLC
WCL, LLC
On Oct 22, 2021, at 8:45 PM, Theresa Manzella <theresa.manzella@mtleg.gov> wrote:
We take our right to dignity, self determination and right to try seriously here. You wouldn’t understand.
From: Larry Teuber <lteuber@wclsd.com>
Subject: Re: Some folks in Montana ……
Date: October 22, 2021 at 7:47:32 PM MDT
To: Theresa Manzella <theresa.manzella@mtleg.gov>
Gibberish bullshit
Larry Teuber, M.D., SSA,
Fellowship Trained Pivotologist
9705 Clarkson Rd.
Rapid City, SD 57702
Cell: 605-484-1616
Fax: 605-394-9307
Email: lteuber@wclsd.com
BHSI, LLC
MDC, LLC
WCL, LLC
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A month passes, and I hear from Larry again after the Clinton Rally, and of course, after the media spews it's misinformation.
On Nov 19th, Larry Teuber emails again, referencing the artilce from LGBTQ Nation
There are 2 things you need to work on :
1- Your understanding ofThere basic human rights
2 - your weight
Larry Teuber, M.D., SSA,
Fellowship Trained Pivotologist
9705 Clarkson Rd.
Rapid City, SD 57702
Cell: 605-484-1616
Fax: 605-394-9307
Email: lteuber@wclsd.com
BHSI, LLC
MDC, LLC
WCL, LLC
To which I respond -
Ohhhhhhhhh. Your Gay?! Well that explains so much!
Sent from my iPhone - Senator Theresa Manzella
Larry's final email -Your problem is your homophobia far exceeds your pocrescophobia.
You enjoy the intolerance, bigotry and ignorance that defines a Fake Christian
We are all God’s children. Except Fake Christians , they are surrogate’s of Trump .
Larry Teuber, M.D., SSA,
Fellowship Trained Pivotologist
9705 Clarkson Rd.
Rapid City, SD 57702
Cell: 605-484-1616
Fax: 605-394-9307
Email: lteuber@wclsd.com
BHSI, LLC
MDC, LLC
WCL, LLC
Legislators are publicly elected officials. Legislator emails sent or received involving legislative business may be subject to the Right to Know provisions of the Montana Constitution and may be considered a "public record" pursuant to Montana law. As such, email, sent or received, its sender and receiver, and the email contents, may be subject to public disclosure, except as otherwise provided by Montana law.
Bill language found here https://leg.mt.gov/bills/2021/billpdf/HB0112.pdf
Bill langugue here - https://leg.mt.gov/bills/2021/billpdf/HB0113.pdf
bill languague here - https://leg.mt.gov/bills/2021/billpdf/HB0427.pdf