-------------------------------------------------------------- Permission granted by author for anyone to distribute this writing free of charge (including translation into any language)...under condition that no profit is made therefrom, and that it remain intact and complete, including title and credit to the original author. Ezekiel J. Krahlin http://surf.to/gaybible -------------------------------------------------------------- KINGSIX'S BETRAYAL © 2001 by Ezekiel J. Krahlin The following is the last Usenet comment ever made by former ally "Kingsix". His sudden disassociation with me is a betrayal that cuts deeply, since he coldly writes me off with label "schizophrenic", after all the many months we privately corresponded as friends, and supported each other in newsgroups, against harsh attacks. He has never posted an apology. Now, I get even. (Watch out John Havrilchak; you're next!) Nonetheless, Kingsix has a brilliant mind and the kind of sterling leadership we so badly need in these trying times. That is why I created a Kingsix Usenet Archive, which you should access after reading this piece. ---begin article: From: Ezekiel Krahlin (ezekieljk@my-dejanews.com) Subject: Re: Ward Stewart & Ezekiel J. Krahlin ... Bigoted Peas In A Pod! Newsgroups: alt.homosexuality, alt.homosexual, alt.politics.homosexuality Date: 1999/02/02 On Tue, 02 Feb 1999 11:30:26 GMT, kingsix@abacom.com wrote: >In article <36b3eef8.14740075@wingate>, > jonathan@northwood.uce_is_icky.org (J. Northwood) wrote: >> On Mon, 01 Feb 1999 04:52:02 GMT, westd-nospam-@leading.net >> wrote: >> >> >there's no escaping the fact that it written >> >and posted by a homosexual and therefore it's >> >a homosexual position on heterosexuals. >> >> Not quite, little one. >> >> It's a homosexual's position on heterosexuals. >> Singular. >That`s one way to put it. >Another way would consist at stating that the schizophrenic >prevails largely over the homosexual in the above mentionned >case.Otherwise, Krahlin would not have associated gayness with >being mentally disabled as he once did. At times, what is labelled "schizophrenic" is actually nothing more than a creative ability that attacks the status quo...ergo, society at large prefers to define such a renegade as "mad". We have a long history of artists/writers with difficult mental burdens/gifts: depression, delusions, visions, etc. In fact, one of our greatest statesmen, Winston Churchill, suffered terrible bouts of the blue funk. And a talented artist from the past, as another example of one who harnesses his "delusions" is: William Blake. Then there are those who claim to be spiritually or psychically gifted...who have actually a book or two published displaying their beliefs. "Seth Speaks" and "Out On A Limb" are but two examples. Both authors speak like me, in the sense they believe in the spirit world, angels, guardians, and the like. Yet they are not attacked as nutcases. (Although of course in some circles they *are; nor does this mean I myself do not find their writings flaky and misguided in certain ways...these are just examples I gave of the inarguable level of respect they have, by virtue of being published. Also, there are many *better examples I could give, than these two.) Seems that, in our rigidly constructed Amerikan society (and to a lesser extent, Kanadian), the only difference between a madman and an expert, is to have one's ideas published. But until you get published--or reknowned in some other way--you are to be regarded as no more than a fleck of dirt, thus an object of constant villification for speaking out with views that offend status quo sensibilities. If you are not wealthy, you are nothing. >Otherwise, Krahlin would not have associated >gayness with being mentally disabled as he once >did. I never associated gay sensibilities with mental disabilities...except to point out that Amerikan society at large (and to a lesser extent Kanadian), still defines homosexuality as a perversion--a mental disability if you will--a sickness much like pedophilia and rape: a danger to our (hetero) society at large, that *must be condemned and aggressively attacked (else it would get out of control and overrun our fine, suburban green lawns with AIDS-tainted semen). The logical outcome of this perception: DOMA: the defense of (hetero) marriage. Which as much implies that gays are such a threat to society, that the heteros need to take a stand by passing a federal act across the continent. In essence, DOMA gives the green light to open hunting season against all known/suspected gays: McCarthyism with a vengeance. The crucifixion of Matthew Shepard is but a prelude of the coming onslaught. But back to the issue of "mental disability". It is one thing to regard someone as mentally disabled. But then, to use that perception as an excuse to regard such a person as somehow inferior to one's self, incapable of intelligent thought and dialogue, and not worthy of mutual respect...says a lot more about the self-righteous critic, than the one who is deemed disabled. So when I argue about schizophrenia sometimes being an asset instead of a damage...I am at a complete loss, if those who challenge me are not familiar with Carl Jung's interpretations of schizophrenia, and the spiritual dimensions implicit with such a condition. (As well as R.D. Laing and other progressive thinkers in the field of psychology.) In fact, schizophrenia can become a great creative gift, if one is willing to walk the path it puts you on, and learn to befriend your archetypes, while at the same time preventing them from taking over the seat of your own ego. Once this balance is achieved, these archetypal beings will assist you with your life, guide you, and inspire you. In my case, they often give me lovely dreams or visions...even funny and outrageous ones...which I often then convert into fantasy tales, and future prophecies. And my specialty is to focus this gift specifically as a gay person, for our gay community...as well as to support other gays who are so gifted...as a method of harnessing these abilities to empower our besieged community. I have made numerous predictions regarding worldwide gay revolution, and political upheavals on a global scale as a result. I still believe these shall pass...though I apparantly was premature in predicting they'd start by the end of 1998. One of my visions showed me, an attack of biological/chemical agents upon known gay communities...including all of San Francisco...by fascist right wingers. My guardians said the perpetrators would be untraceable...not just because of clever deception, but because of the silent hetero majority which begrudgingly *approves of any tactics that destroy gay people...thus government will drag its feet on finding the suspects. And this attack and betrayal will foment a much more aggressive movement of gay rights...along with several other scenarios of a dramatic nature. The other aspect of associating homosexuality with mental disability...is due to the excess stress of social torment put upon homosexuals. This causes a higher amount of psychological instability, than what heteros may suffer. It's just a simple truth: torture a person long enough, and he is likely to finally crack up...some sooner than others, depending on the constitution of each individual. I have long ago, cracked up from this tremendous strain of hatred yoked on my shoulders (at age 22; I am now 48)...and have found my own way through this, with new-found pride. Many gays regarded as "normal" (w/o so-called mental aberrations), often adapt by becoming alcoholics, drug addicts, simpering assimilationists, or just depressedly resigned. I, on the other hand, do not pollute my body with toxins, nor do I quietly acquiesce to the will of hetero dogma, or emotional gloom. But just because those who have managed to adapt by holding down a regular job--regardless of their continued alcohol/drug/depression--are regarded as "sane"...when compared to one who has no such addictions or ailments, yet does not hold down a job. It seems the only criterion in Amerika, for judging one "sane" is whether or not he holds down a job. Well, many, many people who work for a living, are no more than robots, from cradle to grave. This may be successful adapation to an oppressive regime, but certain can be no measure of sanity! To persist in labelling me as "mad" or "insane" or even "mentally disabled", amid a society that is truly perverted due to its continued murderous persecution of gay people...is not just laughable, it's downright hypocritical. Those who regard me as mad, are using society's own prejudiced values to measure against me...values which have no heart, no sanity, and no respect for any individual, in the first place. It is a measuring stick of no real value. In light of this situation, to be called "mad" is a great honor...but to be accepted, to be regarded as "sane" is a horrendous curse. (Remember, you cannot be "sane" if you are not "hetero", for one.) I end with this quote from "The New Steinerbooks Dictionary of the Paranormal" by George Riland: ---begin quote Laing, Ronald D. (1927- ). The Scottish psychiatrist, psychoanalyst and mystic whose radical investigations of mental illness have altered long-held views and practice in the approach and treatment of what is often incorrectly designated insanity. After intense research in hospitals, clinics, and actual home settings, and the use of psychedelics (q.v.) as part of real social situations, Laing has concluded that madness is the condition of society, not the so-called mentally ill. Mental illness is frequently the only normal sanity. For it is an effort to return to the true inner self, and to the self's exploration of the cosmic universe, by way of a mystical experience, the only experience that can provide human sanity. This mystical revelation and the necessary return of the egoic self into the social world is the only means to create the sanity and humaneness for man's health and survival. ---end quote --- Pennsylvania Dutch Gay Jesus says: "Throw the hetero over the fence some hay." --- My website kicks (but never licks) butt! http://members.xoom.com/ezekielk/ GodHatesBreeders@HetBeGone.com --- I host the following gay-activist sites: http://members.xoom.com/trkeske/ http://www.fortunecity.com/village/birdcage/91/ ---end of article