Xtra Magazine claims to be the primary source for Canada’s gay and lesbian news. Now, Xtra is anything but a member of the mainstream media. However, I still would like to hold a publication that receives federal funding from the Ministry of Heritage to a higher standard than is deserved by this paragon of contemporary journalism. In a piece about frontrunner Toronto mayoral candidate Rob Ford (incidently the only conservative in the race,) Shawn Syms’ article “Deep inside Rob Ford” bears the byline, Anal passion could give birth to compassion. Shawn’s expert advice? Have anal sex with the city councilor.

Maybe Toronto City Councillor Rob Ford just needs to take it up the butt. And I’d love to be the one to give it to him.

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Exploring anal intimacy could finally allow the man a new openness to others who are different from himself — and in a sense that is tangible instead of just metaphorical. Allowing someone else to pleasure themselves inside you involves a spirited abandonment of personal interest — it’s about giving, instead of always taking away. Maybe if he didn’t have such a tight ass, the noted penny pincher might not be such a tightwad.

Successfully taking it in the rear is the ultimate lesson in vulnerability and trust — two qualities that could go a long way toward improving Ford’s attitude toward the diverse and complex world around him.

As a warning, it only gets worse. Does Xtra represent the mainstream gay community? Perhaps, perhaps not. But one thing’s for sure, politicians should keep their backs to the wall we need to take a serious look at how we define organizations that supposedly enhance Canadian culture. If this represents cultural values that Canadians need to embrace (no pun intended, seriously,) then I think it’s time for those representing Judeo-Christian values to rise up again and say “hold up!” to the government.

H/T to Blazing Cat Fur