July 1, 2008

Stephen-I read about your plight in the current "American Conservative" magazine and I've emailed the AHRC to tell them they are a bunch of Stalinists!

All the best from Chicago, IL

David L. Blatt

July 1, 2008

Pastor Stephen, 

It is truly appalling what the Human Rights Commission is doing - not only
to yourself, but to others like Ezra Levant. They really are just a bunch of
thugs trying to ensure their own self-employment by creating "business."
Know that here in southern Alberta we are praying for you and for your
success in this case. 

...thank you for having backbone enough to stand against this tyranny.
Many would have crumbled before the Human Rights Commission - I think God
has great things in store for you. 

In Christ,

Brad Leitch

July 1, 2008

Frankly, I don't believe in special cases. I know they occur from time
to time, but generally, nobody is that special.

So, I don't believe you're that special either. Your case is the tip of
an iceberg.

After all the derision and insult that Canada has heaped upon the
United States, and there has been plenty, I don't know how it is that
anyone could think that Canada could embrace something as American as
the right to speak.

From the time the British created your nation, and especially because
they created you, Canadians have been - at their root - subjects, not
citizens.

How could you have thought you were free? Was is because somebody else
granted it and told you that you were? Freedom isn't given, it isn't
permitted. It is claimed and it is defended.

Do you even own a gun? I bet you don't.

Americans are mean, ugly, stupid, vicious, self-righteous, and self
absorbed. That's the world's, and Canada's, consensus. Well, we started
out that way. I'm kind of proud of it. I smile in the evenings reading
about the world hates me. I'm free and this is what it is about.

Canadians are nothing like Americans.

Therefore, you confuse me.

Either you're one of the slowest Canucks I've ever heard of, or you're
like an American born in the wrong country.

Recently, I said that to Ezra Levant, and invited him to come to the
US. I now know why that was a terrible mistake, why I owe him an
apology, and why I'm not going to make the same invitation to you.

It's insulting to invite a free man to surrender like that.

What I am going to do is, just in case you're a man who wants to be
free, tell you to embrace this conflict like a teddy bear. Hold it as
the warmest comfort you can have that you are - in fact - free. Know in
you deepest heart that the most honest thing you will hear from those
who oppose your freedom is that they hate you.

Jesus had something to say on that, you know.

Get ready for a fight, too. The one Canada didn't have 200 years
ago. "We pledge our fortunes, our lives, and our sacred honor ...",
does that sound familiar? Does it make something in your heart jump?
Yeah, me too. Get ready for a fight.

As long as you are fighting, you are free.

Anonymous

June 30,2008

Hello Brother
 
You are an encouragement to many, and many are with you.  Be incouraged, I am praying for you.  You are a lightning rod and we must stand together in this spiritual battle.  God bless. 

In Christ, Phil Smith.

June 27, 2008

Stephen:

Just read your post about the American who spoke with the AHRC.  How stupid.  It is a clear violation of seperation of church and state.  The state has no business in the church. 

I'm a Canadian who pastors a church in Kentucky.  I may be moving to southern Ontario next spring to plant a church.  If I do, I can't wait to go head to head with the HRCs.  I want a piece of the action too! 

Keep up the good work.

Jacob R

 June 23, 2008

Hey Pastor Stephen. I just wanted to say that I am proud of how you are doing and the stand that you are taking for all Christians. We need more Christians like you who are willing to stand up and make a difference instead of sitting back and watching the Government take over the rights of Christians. Do I believe that we should kill all the homosexuals, no. Simply because even though they have are doing something wrong, we still love them as God loves them. We love the sinner, but we hate the sin. Our youth group at church prayed long and hard last night over this situation. We asked God to encourage you and give you strength. We also asked Him if there was some way we could tell other people about this. Our leader of our group is going to publish a letter to our local newspapers and let them know about this situation. I'm praying for you and I believe that God loves you and has an ultimate plan for this situation. And that no matter what, He will never leave you nor forsake you.

Tyler E.

June 22, 2008

Hey! God bless you, you have gutts. Me and my husband will be praying for you!

Andrea (Germany)

June 20, 2008

Pastor Stephen

I shared your story with the Young Adults group that I lead here in Orangeville,
Ontario. They are very moved by your dedication to  Jesus and standing up for THE
TRUTH. Please know that you are a  living witness to this generation that "His grace is
sufficient for you", and that "nothing will separate us from the love of Christ".

Keep fighting the good fight and do not grow weary in well doing brother.

We will be engaging in fund raising for your defense fund this summer as well as
praying for you every time we meet.

In Christ,
Jonathan Edward Heath

June 18, 2008

Have just prayed for you.
I hope the prayer works (they usually do).
Heard your interview on YouTube and seen your web page.
  
Sincerely,
  
Vladimir Sliva

June 17, 2008

Comments: Hey man - my youth group has caught wind of what is going on with the whole HR issue. Wow - talk about a shock. I want you to know that we support you. We are praying for you - well at least I am :)  My pastor said this was a process of sifting the wheat from the chaff. Maybve he's right. This is going to really cause the phony Christians to cave and the real ones to rise up - you rock man :)

Adam G

June 12, 2008

As an American, I really don't understand what the issue with your letter is. Further, the HR violations, if true, seem entirely insane. It would seem that Canada does not liberally embrace freedom of expression.

However, I find myself completely opposed to the content of your message.  I am someone who finds your view on homosexuality completely misguided. That being the case, I wonder if you would accept money, for your defense, from such a person.

In my view, the right of free speech ought to be inviolate. Also, I feel strongly that the courage of our convictions is best tested where we are opposed and not where we find complete agreement. In sum, I really don't like what you have to say but I think you have the right to say it. So, if it's not an entirely repulsive proposition, I would be quite happy to send you some money in order to help you carry on.

What do you think?

KWieler (USA)

June 11, 2008

Comments: I learned of your situation through an email from the Family Research Council.  Keep up the 'good fight' -- don't give in, no matter what!  You are an encouragement to many!  Thank you for risking all to take a stand for Jesus, and Biblical truth and values!  You are in my prayers!!! things are a mess and going downhill fast here in the US, too. 

Lynne Kirsch Lynne (USA)

June 11, 2008

Dear Stephen:

My heart goes out to you!  I am praying for you.  You are right, in fact
people do change. I am an ex-gay man.  I have been on my journey for
over 26 years in following fully the Lordship of Jesus Christ in my
life.  I am now 47 years old. I have been blessed with a 26 year old
daughter, a 20 year old son and a 17 year old daughter, and a precious 4
year old granddaughter.  My life is not about being ex-gay, however,
being in full-time ministry to help others overcome I deal with these
issues daily.  I just wanted you to know that there are MANY people
watching your story that you are unaware.  Everyone in our ministry,
participants, friends, family etc are praying for you.  I have told
everyone I know about your story, and having been in ministry over 16
years full-time that is no small number.  Many in the USA are watching
this unfold as this same kind of freedom of speech violations are
starting to happen here.  Thank you for taking a bold righteous stand!
GOD RICHLY BLESS YOU!

Sincerely In The King's Love and Service,

Stephen Black, Executive Director 

First Stone Ministries
1330 N. Classen Blvd., Suite G-80
Oklahoma City, OK  73106-6856

 June 11, 2008

Well done!  Well done!! Well done!!!!!
and God make us all as faithful if/when the same trial comes to us!

Jennifer Gratwick

June 11, 2008

Keep fighting - you are not alone in this battle. The HRCs have to be dismantled.

Do you have a defense fund? (I have jumped from Ezra Levant's site to your site and haven't looked around yet). I have let the Conservatives know that they will not get my vote or a dime until they get rid of the HRCs.

Good Luck - (I will be following your case).

Gordon MacDonald

June 11, 2008

If accepting the gay lifestyle means that I must surrender my freedom of the press, my freedom of thought and my freedom of religion, then I for one would rather die defending them.  If our courts and our governments insist that we pay this price, then I believe that the words of the American Declaration of Independence should be applied.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. --That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.

If this is rebellion then let us make the most of it and not forsake what we believe to be true as is taught by the Scriptures.  We will pray for you here in Japan

Jerry Mort
Japan

June 10, 2008

Dear  Stephen, 

Just to let you know, yesterday I sent a note to Mr. Stelmach to let him know I support your cause and also to ask him to do something about AHRC here in this province.  Their powers have far overeached their original mandate.  I said they all need to be fired.   Good luck and may you win this very important fight for justice.

Carol Trueman

 June 10, 2008

Comments: I hope this travesty known as the "human rights" commission is disbanded and I wish you the best in your struggles with them. This kind of thing makes me genuinely ashamed to be Canadian for the first time in my 36 years. Keep fighting the good fight; never submit to this disgusting attempt at repression.

Love the Tommy Smothers quote on the site - so true! If only these people could "get it".

Best wishes to you.

Eleanor

June 10, 2008

Dear Mr. Boission,

This letter is in support of you.  I appreciate your simple courage in expressing the truth of Christ within a society which is turning from his truth in radical and ultimately very ancient and destructive ways.  May God bless you and protect you in your battle.

I'm a Floridian in the USA and am praying now that this evil of suppressing the speech of ministers and men of God does not make its way to the USA for many generations.  May the people of Canada see the evil of what they are doing through their government and may they repent.

Sincerely,
Greg Fake

June 10, 2008

Stephe Boissoin, don't back down. the Lord is with you, and he will never let you down.  Prayer is coming to you from me, everyday.  Keep on, Keepen on. 

Bob M

June 10, 2008

Sir: THANK God for Men like you who will stand up for what is right. I will be praying for you and Canada.. Also I will pray for Ms. Lori Andreachuk. May God have mercy on her soul.

Ron Jennings

June 10, 2008

I just read about your case in Tony Perkin's Washington Update.  I am humbled by your strength in this time of persecution for our Lord's sake.  The Lord stands with you.  Please keep fighting.  The church needs men of valor in these times of politically correct thought censorship.  You are in my prayers.

Tricia Beverage
Allen, Texas, USA

June 10, 2008

I am thankful for your courage to stand up for truth. We here in the states watch because whatever happens up north usually tries to follow here as well. It's truly frightening to see freedom of speech butchered in Canada as it has been. Not to mention the bedrock of society chipped at with assaulting the fundamental cornerstone the traditional family. Please continue to stand strong and know that we are praying for you!!!!!!

Krissy Heeg

June 10, 2008

I just read about your case in Tony Perkin's Washington Update.  I am humbled by your strength in this time of persecution for our Lord's sake.  The Lord stands with you.  Please keep fighting.  The church needs men of valor in these times of politically correct thought censorship.  You are in my prayers.

Tricia Beverage
Allen, Texas, USA

June 10, 2008

I am thankful for your courage to stand up for truth. We here in the states watch because whatever happens up north usually tries to follow here as well. It's truly frightening to see freedom of speech butchered in Canada as it has been. Not to mention the bedrock of society chipped at with assaulting the fundamental cornerstone the traditional family. Please continue to stand strong and know that we are praying for you!!!!!!

Krissy Heeg

June 10, 2008

Dear Stephen,

God Bless you for proclaiming the truth in love. I will pray for you. God IS with you,do keep proclaiming the truth in love.

Bob Forrest
(Ireland)

 June 9, 2008

Comments: Your fight is our fight, and your stand is our stand. "Lo, I am with you, even unto the gates of hell."

Peter O'Donnell

June 9, 2008

Stephen,

May God bless you and hold you up through this time of trial.  Stand firm and know that my family (including my wife, 6 kids, and one due in November) will pray for you.  I fully expect that the atmosphere you're in will be blowing south to the US all too soon, especially with a "President Obama" at the wheel.

Again, many blessings,
Ken Boyer and Family
Pittsburgh, PA, USA

June 9, 2008

Thank you for your witness.  I wonder how America will fare in the years to come, and hope many like you will rise up in opposition to our current direction.

Peter Swanson

June 9, 2008

God Bless you sir for standing up for Jesus.

Mary A Gardner

June 9, 2008

Re: Response to Tab B

Dear Tab,

Thank-you for your comments.  You seem to be very kind hearted and honest.   I am glad that we agree that the ruling was unjust.

I have not encountered a study to date that proves that there is a predetermined link to homosexual behaviour.   In fact, the most reputable geneticists claim that a predisposition in some cases is possible. 

Predetermined: determine beforehand, preset: set in advance.

Predisposition:  any factor that, although not the direct cause of an event, ensures that the event is more likely to occur in its presence than in its absence.

I do not believe people are born gay although I do understand that many individuals that claim to be homosexual cannot identify a time when they made a choice to be gay.  They have always felt that way.

I do believe that they can receive therapy for this deeply rooted sexual disorder.

I also believe, like you that sin is ultimately committed when one acts upon their thoughts.  At the same time though repentance is when one realizes that their very thoughts are at emnity with God.  Combined with a revelation of His love and acceptance, this realization often leads one to cry out to God and seek forgiveness which leads to change in a persons physical behaviour.  For some this change is easy and for others it is a lifetime of struggle.  Regardless, that is the journey here and I believe that God's grace is enough to see us through.

Simply put, a person with a heterosexual predisposition may struggle with lust for the opposite sex.  This person may be married and lust after another woman or it may be pornography etc etc.  The one with the homosexual predisposition lusts after the same sex.  Both need to seek God and practice walking in obedience and none of us are immune.

Woman was made for man.  The two become one in covenant with God.  I do not believe that there is an other way that is right with God.

For more information on whether a person is born gay please visit the following website.  http://www.narth.com/menus/born.html

Blessings,

Stephen Boissoin

June 9, 2008

Dear Reverend Boissoin,

I am sorry for such an unjust verdict.  It is a violation of the U.S. fifth amendment.

At the same time I have reviewed the contents of your website and I feel the need to verify something for you.  People who are homosexual do not choose to be homosexual.  It has been shown time and again through many studies that it is something that is within us at a very young age.  Perhaps the real choice lies in acting on it.

I felt the need to let you know this because if you are going to be working with young people on this issue it would be very sad for you to be teaching them something incorrect and something that reinforces the hate that society has long taught the gay community to have for itself.

Youth in the GLBT community have the highest suicide rate.  This isn't because they are gay, it's because people with "good motives" (and sometimes just out of hate) teach them to hate themselves.  And, because society is constantly acting as judge and jury.

If you are going to continue to do this work.  I would encourage you to do some homework on the psychological effects you will have on these youth.

Even Jesus preached with love and compassion.  He said repeatedly that he did not  come here to judge.  And we certainly are not to act as judge.  He showed us God's love.  God will judge later.

We are all children of God.  We need to be careful not to stumble our fellows through words of hate on either side of this issue.

Peace,
Tab B

June 9, 2008

Re:  Front page Red Deer Advocate article - Human rights ruling disputed. June 7, 2008
 
Darren Lund has either been severely misquoted or is deliberately lying to the public.  Which is it?  I choose to believe that he is lying.  Here is why.  In Saturday's article, reporter Laura Tester questioned Lund about the AHRC Panel Chair's ruling that orders me to provide him with a written public apology.  Lund's dishonest response fails to surprise me.  In response to Tester's questions Lund is quoted as stating, "I certainly didn't request an apology, so that was a bit of a surprise."  He went on to say, "I don't see the value in an insincere apology."  Please let me prove to you that Lund, in my opinion, lies when it suits him.  In the original complaint filed by him he requested that I pay thousands in fines payable to himself and to Egale Canada (a pro-gay lobby group) in addition to providing a written apology.  He further requested that if I failed to provide the apology, an order be put into place that would ban me from having my opinions published in every major print media in Alberta.  Egale responded by making a public statement refusing to accept a fine designated to them and further stated that though they did not agree with my opinions they more so did not support Lund's complaint against me.  After Lund's original complaint was thrown out, he appealed on University of Calgary letterhead.  Unfortunately, his appeal was granted and he amended his Remedy request.  In his second Remedy request, Lund asked for $5000 for himself and $5000.00 payable to an arm of the Alberta Teachers' Association plus, once again, a written apology.  Here is his request for the apology word for word, "Dr. Lund requests the Panel provide an Order directing Mr. Boissoin to publish a full apology in the Red Deer Advocate within one month of this Panel's decision. Mr. Boissoin is to apologize for submitting the article and for his views on homosexuality..."   Lund did not just request an apology for the article but also for my personal deeply held religious views.  He went on to request that "If Mr. Boissoin fails to comply with the Order, that the Panel provide an Order disallowing the publication of Mr. Boissoin's views on homosexuality in any of the major print media in Alberta, including the Red Deer Advocate, Red Deer Express, Calgary Herald, Calgary Sun, Edmonton Journal, Edmonton Sun and Lethbridge Herald."  These excerpts can be verified here http://www.albertahumanrights.ab.ca/LundDarren113007Pa.pdf 
 
Lund is correct when he says that there is no value in an insincere apology but instead of being honest and admitting that for the last six years he has requested the AHRC to order me to provide one he acts totally surprised and lies to the public.  I will never offer an apology.  I stand behind what I said (my interpretation of it) in my 2002 letter to the editor. 
 
Stephen Boissoin

June 9, 2008

Pride festival hits the streets

Michelle Butterfield, Calgary Herald
Published: Monday, June 09, 2008

Despite a rainy and dismal day, downtown Calgary had more than its fair share of rainbows Sunday as thousands of people turned out for the city's 19th annual Pride Festival and Parade.

Part fashion show, part costume party, hundreds of members of Calgary's gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered (GLBT) community marched and danced along Stephen Avenue, while thousands of others -- both gay and straight -- cheered them on.

Parade marshal Darren Lund said he was honoured to lead the group.

June 9, 2008

Just a quick note to express my appreciation for what you are doing.

God bless, David.
Professor David G Mullan
http://www.sleepyoldbear.wordpress.com

June 9, 2008

I have been following closely the injustices and civil liberties abuses by the various HRCs across Canada and I must say I am appalled.  I have written to the Minister of Justice and finally received a reply but a typically political one.   It said a lot and at the same time it said nothing.   I can only say that I will keep you in my prayers each day and they say a sinner's prayers are always heard so mine should count.   God bless you and bring you through this ordeal.

Frank McAllister

June 8, 2008

Hello Stephen:

Here is somebody who hasn't written to you before but who deeply deplores the treatment you have been dished out over so many years.

Of course, I must protect my real identity in this new era of totalitarianism in Canada. All who have ideas, or considered opinions, at odds with the stampeding powers that be must weigh the consequences of their ideas with the dogma of the state.

I happen to be one of a huge number who fought against the infiltration of the "homosexual agenda" in the Anglican Church of Canada. As you might know, we essentially lost. That church, like the United Church of Canada, and others, have helped the Canadian people and their legislators turn a blind eye to what is very destructive to any society. Few Anglican parishioners in BC know that their bishops actually prepared affidavits to the BC government at the time to support the redefinition of marriage.

Needless to say, I consider your original letter very well written, and representative of the thinking of tens of thousands of people across Canada -- of course, to no avail. I too, have written much concerning that alternate life-style, never thinking it could possibly reach the status it has today. Some of us think the influx of Islam or Shari'a law couldn't possibly happen in Canada. Some think that the "Human Rights" thugs will only go after the odd traditional Christian minister, priest, or bishop. Or the odd blogger or journalist. Few consider the possibility that those thugs will also come after the average joe-commenter, or the pedestrian who happens to think a little too loudly in the street.

I'm sure you will have wondered many times if the whole thing was worth the trouble, and why you were singled out to be one of the martyrs for conscience and decency. All you were trying to do was to shout "fire" when you saw fire, to divert the stampeding herd from certain destruction and misery, to offer your idea -- the idea of your tradition -- for improvement of their lot.

Even though there has been much research on the causes of human behavioural abnormalities, there is no consensus on homosexual behaviour. It is now known that the behaviour can be altered if the sufferer so wishes, but like any behaviour it does take significant effort. It is really quite wonderful to witness the person who has broken the shackles of a demeaning behaviour. Whether a person is born with the tendency doesn't really matter. People can be born with many deficient behaviours, but society ought not to advocate what does not help it flourish. 

The worst part of your ordeal is that they will try to force you to recant, to publish apologies, to pay out monies directly from your own pocket -- not somebody else's pocket, if I read it correctly. It appears that nobody is permitted to take the burden from you, that is, have the homosexualist-revenge inflicted upon them instead. Perhaps Michael Coren has come closest by baiting the thugs to come after him.

You have a large group of supporters but as time goes on more and more will be silenced. More and more will dare not speak out. The memories of a free Country will fade, and one day, things will change in a very violent way. Apparently, it's the lot of the human condition; we struggle from crisis to crisis suffering the consequences each time. And the Way, the Truth, and the Life waits, hoping, and offering the mercies that last forever.

With very best wishes,

Noel

 June 8, 2008

I just discovered something that kind of throws a spanner in the works.

The website www.xtra.ca , publishes your letter to the Red Deer Advocate dated June 17, 2002, in its entirety.  The website contains links entitled "Discuss this story" and "Email to a friend".  This website is operated by Pink Triangle Press, which is described on the website as  "a not-for-profit organization born out of and committed to the struggle of lesbians and gay men for sexual liberation and human fulfillment.

The Press publishes Xtra.ca, Capital Xtra in Ottawa, Xtra in Toronto and Xtra West in Vancouver. The Press also operates Cruiseline, the popular gay chatline and talking classifieds phone systems."

Here's my question - if your letter to the editor is displays such hatred and contempt for the LGBT community that the AHRC sees fit to compel you to apologize for it, then why does the leading newspaper of the LGBT in Canada run the full text of the letter on its own website, and invite readers to discuss it, share it with their friends, etc.?

Clearly the characterization of this letter as so terribly hateful and worthy of censorship is not shared by the LGBT community itself.  It seems that Dr. Lund and Commissioner Andreachuk were, to use the French expression, "plus royaliste que le roi" (more royalist than the king himself).  Perhaps the case can be re-opened on the basis of this fresh evidence?

Michael Teper

June 7, 2008

I just heard of the ruling through the blog "Still Seraphic" by Ms. Lori Andreachuk and I'm disgusted. I fully support you in your endeavours to be able to speak freely and I hope you will refuse to bow to this ridiculous kangaroo court ruling.  Do not 
apologize.  I will pray that true justice will be done and that this will stop.

Alisha

June 7, 2007

Go for it! Fight back against this PC crap!

Steve Gaiser

Thank-you for the encouragement and support.  Just so you are aware, I resigned as a Reverend and simply go by Stephen, Steve, Stevo or Stevie.  Bless you!

June 7, 2007

Dear Rev. Boissoin,

I just wanted to e-mail you a letter of support.  I am also a Bible believing Christian, and I am disgusted by the discrimination that you have faced at the hands of the AHRC. I encourage you to keep up the fight for freedom. I know that it has cost you to stand up for truth. Jesus said that we would face persecution if we choose to follow Him, but He also promised that He would never leave us or forsake us. I thank you for being willing to stand up for truth even though hardships can come from this obedience. I will be praying that God will bless you for your obedience, and that He will continue to give you wisdom and grace.

Sincerely,
Stephen Fulton

God does not negate them, nor does the gospel though it does call them to repentance in their heart just as it does me as a heterosexual man.  Lust is lust.

Thanks again!  Please keep the side we agree on in your prayers.

Stephen Boissoin

June 7, 2008

Dear Stephen,

June 7, 2008

Thank-you for your comments Sharon.  Though I support your right to hold your views, I do not agree with you. 

1.  I do not believe they are born that way.  My understanding of the research to date and the opinion of the best geneticists is that there can be predispositions not predeterminations. http://www.narth.com/menus/born.html

2. I do believe the behavior can be corrected.

3. I do not believe that any biblically based Christian church would bless something that cannot exist in a covenant with God i.e gay marriage.  If secular marriage commissioners want to perform gay unions then that is their right.

These were not the key reasons for my letter six years ago.  My issues revolved around how children and youth are being taught baised pro-homosexual information in the school system and told that an opposing view is incorrect, even immoral.  Lund, the complainant against me was a teacher in my community.  He invited a pro-gay minister into his public school program to teach what he called the pro-homosexual view of the Bible.  He did not invite a minister that held an opposing view, at any time, in order to ensure a balanced presentation of the opinion.  He did this because he has made it clear that anyone who holds a view that differs from his, is in need of re-education. Issues across Canada that pertained to young people were my main areas of contention.  That has been greatly missed in the public opinion surrounding my views.

I appreciate your ability to see that we can disagree, we can hold two opposing views and we can still agree on supporting each others right to freedom of speech and religious conviction.

Bless you,

Stephen Boissoin

June 7, 2008 

June 7, 2008

I will never offer an apology but appreciate how you articulated the draft apology. I agree with what I said in the 2002 letter (my interpretation of it) and stand by it today.

I watched the movie Braveheart again recently.  It actually encouraged me. The following is taken from that movie.

Princess Isabelle: The king desires peace.
William Wallace: Longshanks desires peace?
Princess Isabelle: He declares it to me, I swear it. He proposes that you withdraw your attack. In return he grants you title, estates, and this chest of gold which I am to pay to you personally.
William Wallace: A lordship and titles. Gold. That I should become Judas?
Princess Isabelle: Peace is made in such ways.
William Wallace: Slaves are made in such ways.

I will not trade my 'freedom' for anything.

Stephen Boissoin

June 7, 2008

Mr. Boissoin:  
   
As explained in an earlier email to you (on which Mr. Steyn was not copied), I find your views about LGBT people (and homosexuality in general) to be highly obnoxious, ignorant and backward, but I find the order for you to apologize for them even more so.  Therefore, please permit me to suggest some language for your upcoming mandatory 'apology'.
   
In compliance with an Order made by Panel Chair Lori Andreachuk, QC of the Alberta Human Rights Commission dated May 30, 2008, I hereby issue this letter as an apology for causing a letter written by me in 2002, which was the subject matter of the complaint in the case of Lund v. Boissoin, to be published in the Red Deer Advocate.  This letter is issued under protest and compulsion of law, and for no other purpose than to strictly comply with the terms of the Order of Panel Chair Andreachuk.  This letter therefore in no way expresses my sincere sentiments on the subject.  
   
Signed,
   
STEPHEN BOISSOIN.
   
Mr. Boissoin:  You may publish this draft letter on your website if you wish.  You can too, Mr. Steyn, and may also forward it to Mr. Levant's attention.
   
Michael Teper

 June 7, 2008

I am planning to file a Human Rights complaint against Lori Andreachuk on account of the apology she has ordered you to write.  I completely disagree with your original letter of 2002 to the Red Deer Advocate, and consider your views regarding the "gay agenda" to be extremely obnoxious.  Nevertheless, you should not be made to issue a coerced insincere apology.  Such an apology serves no purpose but to humiliate you and no person with integrity would want to be on the receiving end of such farcical apology.

The gist of the human rights complaint is that in ordering this apology, Commissioner Andreachuk in substance agreed with your hateful remarks about gay activists, by finding them to be the sort of vengeful, vindictive, and weak minded individuals who would derive gratification from the spectacle of seeing you humiliated.

I am writing to you merely for the purpose of letting you know what I am planning in relation to your case.

Michael Teper

June 7, 2008

Dear Stephen Boissoin :

In regards to the A.H.R.C they are what happens when evil is left unchecked. Keep fighting regardless of their immoral verdict. With people like you fighting these sick decaying institutions there is still hope for us in this country of ours. You have my support as I am sure a great many others.

God Bless. 

Warren Z

June 6, 2008

I encourage you all to check out Ezra Levant's recent commentary on his website.  The comments are a great read as well.  http://ezralevant.com/2008/06/what-could-mark-steyns-punishm.html

Stephen Boissoin

June 6, 2008

Hey Steve,

I wish we could hang out, I miss you a lot. I hope you dont think that your forgotten, I will make sure this this story gets to pastors and others of the brotherhood. LOL. Hows your faith holding out? Dude you were a blessing in my life, you have no idea what your wisdom, your brotherly kindness has shown me, how your strength in the Lord blessed me. I know you are on your knees and that your trust is in the one true God. I will make sure that there are other men of God praying for you. If there is anything that I can do please let me know, I will do what ever I can.
 
Richard Turnbull
British Columbia

June 6, 2008