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United States: The head of a Christian organisation has had to apologise after threatening to 'out' legislators he thought might be gay.
[Executive Director of the Christian Civic League of Maine, Michael] Heath says he should not have suggested that the League had any interest in the sexual orientation of state lawmakers.
Earlier, he asked members to send himtips, rumors, speculations and factsthat he could post on the league's Web site.
The apology, posted to the League's web site, reads:
I am sorry for indicating that the League is going to keep a list of the "sexual orientation" of public policy makers and leaders. In the midst of fighting for something I feel very strong about I wrote and said things that I should not have written and spoken. I feel terrible that my words and conduct have besmirched the fine reputation and important ministry of the Christian Civic League of Maine. And I apologize to the Legislature and the people of Maine.
Portland Representative John Eder described Heath's actions as completely disgusting and meant to encourage hatred and violence.
Heath apologizes for threat to out
lawmakers - NewsRadio WMTW, 12th March 2004; I apologize - Christian Civic League of Maine web site, not dated.
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