Reader: Don’t Assume Everyone From Colorado Springs is a Gay-Hating Loonbag

We recently introduced you to Gordon Klingenschmitt, a newly elected state representative whose critics portray him as a homophobe into exorcisms. Some of the many readers who responded cast aspersions on El Paso County, where Klingenschmitt's district is located, as well as nearby Colorado Springs, much to the displeasure of...
By Michael RobertsNovember 19, 2014
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We recently introduced you to Gordon Klingenschmitt, a newly elected state representative whose critics portray him as a homophobe into exorcisms. Some of the many readers who responded cast aspersions on El Paso County, where Klingenschmitt’s district is located, as well as nearby Colorado Springs, much to the displeasure of this reader and area resident.

See also: Meet Gordon Klingenschmitt, Exorcism-Doing, Gay-Slamming, Just-Elected State Rep

Lisa Critchfield writes:

Wow! How did Colorado Springs become a target here?! I don’t approve of this guy. But… I love a LOT of people here, and Love where I live. Don’t over-generalize that ALL people of Colorado Springs are the same… Cuz we are NOT!

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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