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September 05, 2007

The president of Out Professionals is spreading lies

Below is the correspondence I received from someone who emailed his concern to Out Professionals over my recent article in the NY Blade, and the response he received back from the president of Out Professionals. I do believe that everyone who emailed their concern to the same email is getting back the same bunch of lies.

Please read it and see my comments afterwards.

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Gentlemen:

I find it disturbing that Out Professionals condemns and represses a producer of adult entertainment, entertainment which hurts nobody, while accepting ads from financial companies whose investment portfolios include major arms manufacturers as well as businesses that contribute to the economic strengths of Muslim governments under Sharia laws, which, in case you didn't know, call for gay people to be killed for no reason other than that they are gay.

I would appreciate a response from you demonstrating that 1) you have understood the gravity of my comment; 2) you acknowledge the validity of my point and 3) you have an intent to rectify this egregious and fatuous moral hypocrisy.

Many kind thanks for your consideration,

Scott Rose

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Scott,

Since you are not an Out Professionals member or an email subscriber, you probably are not aware of our Job Bank policy which is copied below and available on our website. We do not see how this policy in any way “condemns and represses” Mr. Lucas and other producers of adult entertainment. The policy barring adult entertainment listings on our website ensures that the public can access the OP website from their office computers where most corporate firewalls prohibit access to websites promoting adult entertainment. Mr. Lucas has been aware of this policy but chose to publicly slander and condemn OP of discrimination instead of 1) joining the organization as a member, and 2) addressing the OP board to find a compromise – both of which were suggested to him.

OP is providing a free and much needed service to the LGBT community by allowing individuals, small companies and corporations to post open positions. Providing this service does not indicate any support, knowledge or agreement with investment policies and/or political positions that these employers may have.

We believe that we have fully understood your points. However, we do not see any validity them and we are not changing our policy at this time. We suggest that you first make yourself aware of the programs and services OP has been providing for nearly 25 years before you accept Mr. Lucas’s accusations and slander.

Regards,
Out Professionals

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First let me point out that this whole situation started happening around 2 months ago, way before my article came out in the Blade. The time from when I first contacted Michael Tracy to when the article came out was more than enough time for Out Professionals to re-think its policy. They had plenty of time to resolve this issue without, as he is saying, me "condemn"ing him.

Secondly, nobody ever suggested that I join the organization as a member or to address the board myself to find a compromise. This is just a disgusting lie. I had only one phone conversation with Michael Tracy. Nothing else, with no one else. And as I said before, Tracy had nothing better to do than defend his discriminatory policy.

The least important point, is that my company is a member of Out Professionals. Bryan Christopher, my PR Director, joined it and paid for his membership with a Lucas Entertainment credit card for one year's membership.

All I can say is, it is amazing that a gay New York organization has a president that is not only a hypocrite but also an outrageous, shameless liar. I believe he should be dismissed. It is not me, but he, who embarasses Out Professionals. As you see, I did not lie, and I did not discriminate.

Please make your voice heard by emailing:

richard@gaycenter.org
info@outprofessionals.org

Posted by Michael at September 5, 2007 05:50 PM

Comments

Michael,just sent emails to both postings. hopefully,this issue can be resolved.their is a wonderfull scene in a little movie ,FLAWLESS",WHERE A GROUP OF DRAG QUEENS ARE REGISTERING FOR pRIDE pAREAD.A GROUP OF "SUIT AND TIE" GAY MEN START TALKING ABOUT THE NEED TO "CHANGE OUR IMAGE"BLAH BLAH "Rusty" looks them up and down,and says"do you suck cccccccock"? even in your suits? then h[she] says"god still loves you! it is always the "enemy" within that does the most damage. Dale Pierce.p.s. when i showedm some university friends[Syracuse} the picture Brian sent ,i described you as the personification of "The American Dream".i do worry about your outspokeness,only because of the "crazys"out theeeeeere. take care. Dale Pierce

Posted by: kenneth pierce at September 5, 2007 07:05 PM

I totally agree.... He actually used firewalls as an excuse... I think we should boycott the company. Since I come to NY often and I'm currently here for a week then why not continue to address this issue and keep it fresh on everyone's mind

Jason Ridge

Posted by: jason ridge at September 5, 2007 08:23 PM

You'll notice that Scott Rose does not even mention Lucas Entertainment, just an "Adult firm." Obviously, whoever wrote this (& it is not signed) KNOWS what the problem *really* is. Good work Michael.

Posted by: S at September 6, 2007 09:31 PM

What was it I said before?

Oh, yeah!

FIRE THE BITCH!!!!!!

Posted by: Tight Hole at September 7, 2007 06:57 PM

why is it that you seem to always been in the middle of the drama?

Posted by: Ben at September 20, 2007 10:51 AM