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To: Free and Armed

Some truth to shed light on left wing spin, the spin you sawllowed hook, line and sinker.




Why is Dr. Dobson objecting to a video featuring characters such as SpongeBob?

Question Why is Dr. Dobson objecting to the distribution of a video featuring such popular children's characters as SpongeBob SquarePants?

Answer From the outset, let's be clear that this issue is not about objections to any specific cartoon characters. Instead, Dr. Dobson is concerned that these popular animated personalities are being exploited by an organization that's determined to promote the acceptance of homosexuality among our nation's youth.

We applaud the ideal of championing to children the value and dignity of every human life as well as respect for our differences. What we vehemently object to is using these beloved characters to help advance an agenda that's beyond the comprehension of 6 and 7 year-old children, not to mention morally offensive to millions of moms and dads.

The video in question is slated to be distributed to 61,000 public and private elementary schools throughout the United States. Where it is shown, schoolchildren will be left with the impression that their teachers are offering their endorsement of the values and agenda associated with the video's sponsor. While some of the goals associated with this organization are noble in nature, their inclusion of the reference to "sexual identity" within their "tolerance pledge" is not only unnecessary, but it crosses a moral line.

We believe that it is the privilege of parents to decide how, when and where it is appropriate to introduce their children to these types of sensitive issues. The distribution of this video trumps the authority of mothers and fathers and leaves it in the hands of strangers whose standards may very well be different than the children they teach.

By calling it to light this video and its affiliation with this larger organization, we are attempting to do for parents what their busy lives often prevent them from doing themselves--connecting the dots.


10 posted on 01/22/2005 7:11:59 PM PST by jwalsh07
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"The video in question is slated to be distributed to 61,000 public and private elementary schools throughout the United States. Where it is shown, schoolchildren will be left with the impression that their teachers are offering their endorsement of the values and agenda associated with the video's sponsor. While some of the goals associated with this organization are noble in nature, their inclusion of the reference to 'sexual identity' within their 'tolerance pledge' is not only unnecessary, but it crosses a moral line."

Well articulated for those who haven't the time or patience to wherewithall to be their own sentry-at-the-gate in order to "connect the dots"...

And there are dots.

Of course, it's much easier to fly off on a tangent about those "wacky" religious "right" people out there who curiously enough prefer NOT to have their kids brainwashed further under the guise of "entertainment."

16 posted on 01/22/2005 7:24:33 PM PST by Liberator
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To: jwalsh07

Alright, you win this one.


17 posted on 01/22/2005 7:31:34 PM PST by Free and Armed
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