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Hey, DR. LAURA?
Background: Laura Schlessinger is a US radio personality who dispenses
advice to people who call in to her radio show. Recently, she said that as an observant Orthodox Jew, homosexuality is an abomination accordingto Leviticus 18:22 and cannot be condoned in any circumstance. The following is an open letter to Dr. Laura.

Dear Dr. Laura:

Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding God's Law. I
have learned a great deal from your show, and I try to share that
knowledge with as many people as I can. When someone tries to defend the homosexual lifestyle, for example, I simply remind them that Leviticus 18:22 clearly states it to be an abomination. End of debate. I do need some advice from you, however, regarding some of the specific laws and how to follow them.

a) When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a
pleasing odor for the Lord (Lev. 1:9). The problem is my neighbours.
They claim the odor is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?

b) I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned in
Exodus 21:7. In this day and age, what do you think would be a fair
price for her?

c) I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is in her period of menstrual uncleanliness (Lev. 15:19-24). The problem is, how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offense.

d) Lev. 25:44 states that I may indeed possess slaves, both male and
female, provided they are purchased from neighboring nations. A friend
of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't I own Canadians?

e) I have a neighbor who insists on working on the Sabbath. Exodus 35:2 clearly states he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated to kill him myself?

f) A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is an
abomination (Lev. 11:10), it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don't agree. Can you settle this?

g) Lev. 21:20 states that I may not approach the altar of God if I have a defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear reading glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle room here?

h) Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the hair
around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden by Lev.
19:27. How should they die?

i) I know from Lev. 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig makes me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves?

j) My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev. 19:19 by planting two different crops in the same field, as does his wife by wearing garments made of two different kinds of thread (cotton/polyester blend). He also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot. Is it really necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole town together to stone them? (Lev. 24:10-16) Couldn't we just burn them to death at a private family affair like we do with people who sleep with their in-laws? (Lev. 20:14)

I know you have studied these things extensively, so I am confident you can help. Thank you again for reminding us that God's word is eternal and unchanging. Your devoted disciple and adoring fan.
Tarp Rat
5:31:45 PM
5/23/01

RE: Hey, DR. LAURA?
hey, rerun!
flyguy6x
5:36:40 PM
5/23/01

RE: Hey, DR. LAURA?
Besides, AmyG is in the Dominican Republic, so how's she 'sposed to answer?
kleetn
5:39:37 PM
5/23/01

RE: Hey, DR. LAURA?
Did I miss it the first time?

It's good !$%&!
Tarp Rat
5:39:54 PM
5/23/01

RE: Hey, DR. LAURA?
Ha, that's true!
Tarp Rat
5:48:29 PM
5/23/01

RE: Hey, DR. LAURA?
Please don't call this wench "doctor." She is not a medical doctor and has no degree in psychology or counseling. She is a fraud.

Her only doctorate degree is in physiology, the study of the physical body. Her "doctor" handle is used on her show to mislead and deceive.

Ever see her naked pics? Good crotch shot.
steve hiker
5:58:50 PM
5/23/01

RE: Hey, DR. LAURA?
Oh this is good.

C'mon Dr. Laura - what is your response beeeatch?
Violin
6:00:13 PM
5/23/01

RE: Hey, DR. LAURA?
i have to admit tarp rat....those are very good questions......
I-am-OM
6:00:51 PM
5/23/01

RE: Hey, DR. LAURA?
steve-

I can't look at her naked pics. I am forbidden by Leviticus 18:23 from even entertaining such thoughts.
Violin
6:02:27 PM
5/23/01

RE: Hey, DR. LAURA?
You can't dismiss me
as one of the christian right
I'm jewish, so there

Caller, your small life
is of little consequence
*click* next caller please

That's enough of your
problem, now here's a story
about my bunchkin
Doctor Laura
6:09:24 PM
5/23/01

RE: Hey, DR. LAURA?
How'd AmyG do that?
Violin
6:12:11 PM
5/23/01

RE: Hey, DR. LAURA?
Either they have internet access in the steaming jungle...or PatchyG can type!

Cue spooky music
kleetn
6:18:43 PM
5/23/01

RE: Hey, DR. LAURA?
Hello,
I am my beer's drinker, and all I have to say is ...

LMAO, I think I just peed myself!
Hiking Bear
6:31:51 PM
5/23/01

RE: Hey, DR. LAURA?
BTW:

Lev 18:23 Neither shalt thou lie with any beast to defile thyself therewith...
Violin
6:43:15 PM
5/23/01

RE: Hey, DR. LAURA?
TarpRat, you won me over. That is totally hilarious material. I am forever wrong about how scary you are.
newgirl
6:56:31 PM
5/23/01

RE: Hey, DR. LAURA?
Now I'm skeeeeert!
kleetn
7:10:37 PM
5/23/01

RE: Hey, DR. LAURA?
Aaaah, the naivete of a newbie!
lipstick hiker
2:03:33 AM
5/24/01

RE: Hey, DR. LAURA?
Doctor L sure gets a lot of crap. (a PhD is a PhD) I don?t know if it is funny or not, is she really that bad? I am asking people that actually have listen to her not the fools that trust small out of context quotes from her enemies. Maybe I need to see if I can find her on the radio an listen for myself. What?s this nude picture stuff? Does she do the show nude?
mtn gal
10:47:27 AM
5/24/01

RE: Hey, DR. LAURA?
Mtn Gal - the woman is a total bitch. She is self centered and mean to her listeners, and she thinks she is God's gift. I am very tempted to use the dreaded c word that I know you women like, but that is how vile she is.

She took some nude pics many years ago, and they surfaced a few years back. She is shag nasty, but the pics point out how imperfect she is.
Hiking Bear
10:50:22 AM
5/24/01

RE: Hey, DR. LAURA?
She is on AM radio, it's AM 630 in the DC area.
Tarp Rat
11:22:22 AM
5/24/01

RE: Hey, DR. LAURA?

    St. Louis is now airing the Dr. Laura show after a two year absence. They
    are on 97.1FM, and airs 1-4 central, (live 2-4).



    In San Francisco, Dr. Laura is now on KSFO-AM, 560, Monday through Friday, 12noon-3pm.



    In Fresno, CA, Dr. Laura can be heard on KMPH-FM, 107.5 Monday through Friday 1pm-4pm.



    In Philadelphia, PA, over 50,000 watts, WPHT-AM 1210, airs Dr. Laura 9am-12noon Monday through Friday.


    In West Palm Beach Florida, WJNO-AM, 1290 Dr. Laura can be heard from 9am-12noon.


    In Miami, FL,WIOD-AM 610 airs Dr. Laura 9am-12noon.


    In Atlanta-GA, Dr. Laura can be heard LIVE on
    WGST-AM 640 from 9:00am-Noon.


    In Charleston, S.C. WSC-AM 730 broadcasts Dr. Laura LIVE from 3:00-6:00pm.



    And HEY - Washington, D.C. Listeners! Hear Dr. Laura on WMAL-AM 630 from 9:45-11:45am and 3:00-4:00pm.


Why don't we all call her show one day and bombard her with off-topic backpacking questions? Have a legit topic to get past the call screeners.
Violin
11:35:00 AM
5/24/01

RE: Hey, DR. LAURA?
The losers who call her show start off by kissing her butt with an obligatory, "It's such an honor to talk with you, Dr. Laura" and she just eats that crap up. Then she proceeds to belittle and berate the caller as (pick your favorite adjective) stupid, naive, ignorant, slutty, worthless, immoral, liberal, and/or perverted.

I can't understand why these people call her show when they know all she is gonna do is beat on them.

She is just very rude. She is a know-it-all and very self-righteous and a real hypocrite. She talks about family values ALL THE TIME and yet fired her mother who worked for her at one time and hasn't spoken to her (or her sister) for years. She also posed nude for an old boyfriend (egad!) and there's pics floating around out there on the web. She may have a good message but the way she presents it is a total turn off for me.
kleetn
11:35:52 AM
5/24/01

RE: Hey, DR. LAURA?
No wonder she posts on TT!
Violin
11:38:28 AM
5/24/01

RE: Hey, DR. LAURA?
Lies! All Lies!!!!!

I'm my child's Rush Limbaugh.

1-800-DRLAURA as always, bastards.
Doctor Laura
11:38:51 AM
5/24/01

RE: Hey, DR. LAURA?
eeeeeh....

i'd do 'er.
radagast
11:43:05 AM
5/24/01

RE: Hey, DR. LAURA?
Remember according to scripture adultery is the same seriousness as homosexuality. The Bible also states divorce is a form of adultery.

So divorce is an abomination, the same as homosexuality.

Reagan was divorced. He was an adulterer on his first wife, second wife, and inbetween.

Is Dr. Laura divorced.
I never listen to the ugly bitch.
gordon
1:43:30 PM
5/24/01

RE: Hey, DR. LAURA?
Hey Vioiln, I thought this was a BP topic!
Hiking Bear
1:46:59 PM
5/24/01

RE: Hey, DR. LAURA?
So how many of you have listened to her for more than a hour?
I see none of you believe in repentance, once a slut always a slut.
mtn gal
1:47:37 PM
5/24/01

RE: Hey, DR. LAURA?
kleetn is dr. laura! he and amyg are a troll team!

i've listened to her for more than an hour. used to listen to her on rough work days. nothing like listening to dr laura tear up her listeners to take your mind off the nasty task at hand.
Joy
1:59:36 PM
5/24/01

RE: Hey, DR. LAURA?
I've listened to her for a lot more than an hour....but 15 minutes is plenty.

And once a hypocrite always a hypocrite.
kleetn
2:02:10 PM
5/24/01

RE: Hey, DR. LAURA?
I have not listened to her at all. I do not believe that she should be labeled a slut, and I do not believe that divorcing discredits her. Posing for nude photos taken by a person she (unwisely) trusted hardly lessens her credibility with me. Proves that she?s a human like the rest of us. I do not support Dr. Laura, but the reasons have absolutely nothing to do with those pictures.
ken
2:02:28 PM
5/24/01

RE: Hey, DR. LAURA?
She a Ho!
Tarp Rat
2:10:34 PM
5/24/01

RE: Hey, DR. LAURA?
She has a questionable past, is rude, is a self promoter, self centered ? sounds like a lot of entertainers to me. Isn?t that what she real is on the radio, an entertainer? Making controversy is a fairly common path to popularity and money for talk show types isn?t it? What about the actual advice she gives? Does she tell people to do things that will harm the innocent? Is her moral standard to low or high for you, or do you believe there should not be any moral standard?
mtn gal
2:48:46 PM
5/24/01

RE: Hey, DR. LAURA?
It is sure convenient to go to my backpacking websites for my Theology 101 lessons also!

mtn gal - You should listen to her and judge for yourself. She really does fulfill a much needed role in our society of telling boneheads they are boneheads, instead of warm , fuzzy, feel-good stuff. She comes across very adamant about her ideas of morality, which some people can't stand. She has a tendency to offend liberals and is often attacked for not being politically correct.

In her younger days she was an athiest and some nude pictures from then surfaced on the internet. About 20-25 years ago she changed her beliefs and eventually ended up on the radio. She converted to Judiasm (her husband's religion) and is a practicing Jew. She also has a black belt in Karate and has some other hobbies.

Her book, "10 Stupid Things Women Do to Mess Up their Lives" is a big seller. I gave one to my daughter.

I don't listen to her show much because I don't like to listen to call in advice shows of any kind (e.g. Dr. Toni Grant, etc.).

She has found a niche for herself and is very successful. Her abrasiveness is part of her success. Pissing off liberals is what she is good at.
Phil
2:49:41 PM
5/24/01

RE: Hey, DR. LAURA?
She's a joke.
She's a bottom-feeder who plays to the lowest in those we call humans.
She's about as classy as Tammy Faye Baker with a PHD.
Tom Terrific
3:05:54 PM
5/24/01

RE: Hey, DR. LAURA?
In defense of Dr. Laura, I think all women should pose nude for photographs.

One problem I have with her is that she says people should stay in a bad marriage for the benefit of the kids. Having been in a bad marriage, and knowing she herself is divorced and was also bonking a married man, I have a little trouble with that. Life is too short to be miserable, which a bad marriage can definitely be. They can be so bad, for men and women, that they really have no choice. So get off your high horse, Laura, unless you are up there for nude photos!
Idaho Bob
3:30:02 PM
5/24/01

RE: Hey, DR. LAURA?
Nice name calling TT but you didn?t answer any of my questions.

Idaho Bob you don?t believe a person can change. You reject the idea of repentance. I don?t know about you but I don?t want to be defined by some of the stupid stuff I did when young. Is she a thief today too because at age two she stole another kids piece of candy?

Hypocrisy is when a person say one thing and does the opposite or did the opposite and does not admit it was wrong. I take it from the comments here that the doc says it was OK for her to sleep with a married man and pose nude and divorce, etc. Or are you just stretching the meaning of the word.

I think I will give her a listen sometime but I sense intolerance at a very high level here. Or is intolerance some thing only conservatives can be guilty of.
mtn gal
4:24:55 PM
5/24/01

RE: Hey, DR. LAURA?
HELLO? Earth to mtn gal! I think I explained my problem with her hypocrisy above: preach to others about family values but don't even acknowledge you have a mother or sister because of some perceived slight on their part???

Forget it.
kleetn
4:37:24 PM
5/24/01

RE: Hey, DR. LAURA?
mtn gal, you need to walk a mile in my headphones, while listening to Dr. Laura, and then tell us what you think. She is certainly entitled to her opinion, and I don't fault her for posing nude or getting a divorce. Normal people do these things, and as you say, we all did all kinds of crazy things at some point in our lives. But to then have the opinion that no one else should ever get a divorce, and they are weak, immoral, selfish people for getting a divorce, is a bit hypocritical. However, I am still all for posing nude, and I don't think any the less of you for posting photos of yourself (maybe) at the hot springs. Nice butt!
Idaho Bob
4:47:05 PM
5/24/01

RE: Hey, DR. LAURA?
It is deceptive for Laura Schlessinger to call herself "Doctor" on her advise show because it implies to the unwary listener that she has a doctorate in psychology or counseling, or is a medical doctor. She does not and is not.

She is a fraud in the fullest sense.
steve hiker
5:02:49 PM
5/24/01

RE: Hey, DR. LAURA?
Dr. Laura is one lame broad. She defines hypocrisy.

I almost never agree with her and usually find myself screaming profanities at her and beating the steering wheel while driving home from work. She is a kook and when it comes to being self righteous she makes me look like Adam Sandler.

I really enjoy her show though.
bacpac
6:18:24 PM
5/24/01

RE: Hey, DR. LAURA?
and she gets paid a LOT of money to entertain, provoke , incite and disturb the emotions of listeners........
I-am-OM
6:42:45 PM
5/24/01

RE: Hey, DR. LAURA?
Well, you guys got me interested enough to watch her TV show today. It must be very different than her radio show because she wasn't rude or insulting, just straight to the point.
bpbaby
6:57:11 PM
5/24/01

RE: Hey, DR. LAURA?
Her TV show has been canceled. So should her radio show.
steve hiker
8:11:24 PM
5/24/01

RE: Hey, DR. LAURA?
steve hiker
8:33:49 PM
5/24/01

RE: Hey, DR. LAURA?
Oooo yeaah....Laurie..... time to play doctorrr...

The Doctor says it is time for your beef injection...

Oooo.... mmmm....?!?...Wadafuh?!?

What happened to the Dr. Laura Live Chat?!?
bacpac
8:57:39 PM
5/24/01

RE: Hey, DR. LAURA?
Mtn Gal, I used to listen to Dr. Laura. I don't anymore because she does really berate her callers. I can't argue with the advice as far as it being on high moral ground. Nothing wrong with giving the highest morals. Yes she has done some questionable things-very questionable to say the least, in the past. Perhaps that is how she learned of the consequences. You know, I once got caught playing with matches and had to hold my hands over a fire-ouch! I didn't do that again. Does that mean that because I once did it that I'm not allowed to speak out against it?

Quite often I agree with her advice, but certainly not how she delivers it alot of the time. Many here flame her. I 'm guessing that if they can make her look bad they gain............ something? Humor perhaps? She is a public figure and thus open game.

I think that if you have high moral standards, you may appreciate her, you may not like her though. Try listening for a while, make up your own mind.
Uphill Klimber
9:13:05 PM
5/24/01

RE: Hey, DR. LAURA?
When the still sea conspires an armor
And her sullen and aborted
Currents breed tiny monsters
True sailing is dead
Awkward instant
And the first animal is jettisoned
Legs furiously pumping
Their stiff green gallop
And heads bob up
Poise
Delicate
Pause
Consent
In mute nostril agony
Carefully refined
And sealed over
Tarp Rat
10:28:34 AM
5/25/01

RE: Hey, DR. LAURA?
For once I honestly agree with Mt. Gal. Dr. Laura ain't that bad. I think she has gotten an unfair rap.

I've listened to her a good bit during long commutes. She is pretty consistent, says preciseley what she thinks and tries to adhere vary clearly and consistently to a certain set of values. Her language is blunt.

One place I agree with her is on her insistence that people need to put their kids first.

I absolutely disagree with her about other things, like homosexuality and abortion. However, I have listened carefully and I do not think she is the gay basher or homophobe some people make her out to be.
PedXing
1:24:51 PM
5/25/01

RE: Hey, DR. LAURA?
I think you should kill two people a day for 5 years!
Tarp Rat
1:27:53 PM
5/25/01

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