DENVER, March 24, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- The debate surrounding same-sex marriages has reached a fever pitch, embroiling Americans in an emotionally charged argument that further reflects America's deep social and political divide. Scott Redmond offers a unique perspective on this homosexual plight in his new book Get Over the Rainbow: Why Everyone Should Join the Fight for Gay Rights (now available through AuthorHouse).
"While other books have been written about this issue, Get Over the Rainbow was written by a heterosexual male who had nothing personal to gain from legal, same sex marriage, other than living in a nation where everyone is treated equally," writes Redmond.
The book opens with an interesting theory on why 2004 was a defining year in America's battle over homosexual marriage. It explains how this became a campaign issue in the presidential election, even though both candidates were opposed to offering gays their day at the altar.
Redmond challenges numerous arguments against homosexual matrimony throughout the book. He details the hypocrisy in using the Bible as a tool for discrimination and reminds those who believe that Hollywood promotes the gay lifestyle that mainstream America decides which movies and television programs are popular.
Get Over the Rainbow sets the heated debate over gay marriage in context with earlier Supreme Court rulings, such as legalizing birth control in the '60s and abortion in the '70s. It explains why the majority in Colorado could not win a legal battle against the minority homosexual population, and offers an optimistic outlook, steeped in logical reasoning and historic legal evidence, for the future of homosexuals' right to marry.
A passionate discussion about equal treatment of gays from a straight perspective, Get Over the Rainbow also offers compelling arguments that cut to the chase and eliminate misconceptions.
Redmond was recently fired from his job as a radio talk show host because of his controversial views which, he says, were not accepted by the traditional conservative AM-talk radio audience. Born in New Orleans, he has spent most of his broadcasting career in that city. Known as "Scoot" on the air, Redmond has done radio shows throughout the country and has carefully studied media's effect on society. He also has produced, written and hosted several television talk shows and wrote a regular column, "Straight to the Point" for the gay publication, OUTFRONT. He attributes his close bond with the homosexual community to his struggles with obsessive compulsive disorder. Get Over the Rainbow is his first book.
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