1. A Convenient OmissionAs he usually does, anti-gay head of the Illinois-based Americans For Truth [sic] About Homosexuality Peter LaBarbera recently ventured all the way to California to cover the fetish-themed Folsom Street Fair. As of October 1, 2008, in fact, 7 out of the 8 articles on AFT[sic]AH's front page were devoted to covering this fair which caters to a small segment of the LGBT community. (I'm not providing a link, but here's a screen shot):Mr. LaBarbera frequently attends events like the Folsom Street Fair, events that are attended by a minority of mostly gay men, some ...

This (appropriate for its context) parody of the well-known Shepard Fairey Obama poster was apparently plastered everywhere at last weekend's Folsom Street Fair in San Francisco, the self-described "grand daddy of all leather events." Joe.My.God reports that Peter LaBarbera of Americans for Truth has begun his yearly crusade against the gathering. You may remember the controversy last year over the fair's promotional materials, a parody of daVinci's "The Last Supper". As far as I know, this Obama piece was not authorized by the event but just posted by a supporter. (source: flickr user solsken) ...