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Some South Jersey Parents Upset About Award-Winning Diversity Video Being Shown In School
Millennium Radio New Jersey ^ | Thursday, January 25, 2007 | David Matthau

Posted on 01/25/2007 6:57:53 AM PST by Calpernia

Some parents in a South Jersey school district are upset that 3rd graders were shown an award winning diversity video about families - that includes same-sex couples in the story.

The Evesham school district - along with several others around the State - is using a video, called "That's a Family" in their health classes.

John Zlock, a spokesman for the Jersey Department of Education, says each district makes its own decision about whether or not to use the video, but the States core curriculum content standards require "as early as grade 2, that children should be able to identify different kinds of families, and explain that families may differ for many reasons."

He says "it's important for children to learn just how diverse a family can be…and we all know that living in New Jersey, it's a very diverse State, and children should be able to have those discussions."

Steven Goldstein, the Chairman of the group Garden State Equality, says he's shocked that anyone would have a problem with this video, because it has won several awards and "it was shown at the White House in 2000- before educators and child advocates from across the country who praised the film."

He adds if people don't feel comfortable with having their kids see That's a Family, "maybe New Jersey is not the right place for them."

Several calls to the Evesham school district were not answered.


TOPICS: Education; Local News
KEYWORDS: childabuse; diversity; elementaryschool; homosexualagenda; liberalagenda; moralabsolutes; newjersey; nj; perversion; publicschools
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To: teawithmisswilliams

I'm constantly amazed by the intolerance expresssed by the tolerant towards those whom they consider *intolerant*.


61 posted on 01/26/2007 4:46:47 PM PST by metmom (Welfare was never meant to be a career choice.)
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in 3rd Grade!

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25 S. Maple Ave
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(856)-983-1800


62 posted on 01/26/2007 5:57:43 PM PST by Coleus (Roe v. Wade and Endangered Species Act both passed in 1973, Murder Babies/save trees, birds, insects)
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63 posted on 01/26/2007 5:59:00 PM PST by narses (St Thomas says "lex injusta non obligat.")
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64 posted on 01/26/2007 5:59:47 PM PST by wagglebee ("We are ready for the greatest achievements in the history of freedom." -- President Bush, 1/20/05)
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To: Calpernia
"Steven Goldstein, the Chairman of the group Garden State Equality, says he's shocked that anyone would have a problem with this video, because it has won several awards and "it was shown at the White House in 2000- before educators and child advocates from across the country who praised the film."



Shocked my butt!! This guy is just spewing the standard response. This is the same response btw, that people in MA heard when they protested the books being read to their kids. MA is not the place for you. In other words, if you don't like it, get out.Figures this has MA origins.

Raising good little socialist/communist children is all the public school system cares about in these liberal enclaves. If anyone doubts it, read the communist manifesto.

I don't know how to achieve it, but this has to stop.
65 posted on 01/26/2007 6:50:43 PM PST by gidget7 (2Th 2:11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:)
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To: Calpernia

Contact ADF (Alliance Defense Fund), and AFA (American Family Association. They are currently fighting this crap in MA, and they know what they are doing. You probably have branches in NJ that they can refer you to. They can help you fight it, and help you get publicity about it. Both are affiliated with each other, and both are accessible online.


66 posted on 01/26/2007 7:06:14 PM PST by gidget7 (2Th 2:11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:)
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To: Calpernia
upset that 3rd graders were shown an award winning diversity video

And I have no doubt that the KKK gave awards for videos of lynchings. Aren't all award winning movies great?!?!

67 posted on 01/26/2007 8:07:09 PM PST by 69ConvertibleFirebird (Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.)
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To: Calpernia; Coleus

When I was in the first grade, we had a poster on our wall showing "different families," including single parent and divorced. Even back then, the public schools were trying to brainwash us at an early age. Promoting pederasty is but a small step forward from what was taught in my youth.


68 posted on 01/27/2007 12:12:39 AM PST by Clemenza
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To: Calpernia

More marketing of deviance to younger and younger targets. I suspect the future holds open participation by NAMBLA members instead of shielding the true identity of many participants.


69 posted on 01/27/2007 7:50:52 AM PST by Neoliberalnot
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To: Neoliberalnot

That's the goal. Youth is the homosexual target from every angle of the agenda. And for purely self-seeking reasons.
The normalisation of pederacy is certainly a priority, as well as attempting to change social thinking by targetting the youth (the future adult citizens and voters).
Changing attitudes of children to homosexuality will kill two birds with one stone for predatory homosexuals, if you get my drift.


70 posted on 01/27/2007 12:21:43 PM PST by mikeyc
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To: metmom

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71 posted on 01/27/2007 6:24:39 PM PST by Coleus (Roe v. Wade and Endangered Species Act both passed in 1973, Murder Babies/save trees, birds, insects)
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To: Calpernia
Hi Cal,

I heard that bill was signed by Corzine that lowered property taxes, regarding school funding.

Isn't that the same bill where the state legislature now does not require schools in NJ to teach the significance of Veterans Day, Memorial Day and Thanksgiving???? I know the bill was A-17 but cant find if that is the same bill he just signed.

72 posted on 01/27/2007 6:28:13 PM PST by mware (By all that you hold dear.. on this good earth... I bid you stand! Men of the West!)
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To: Calpernia
It bloody well is not going to be shown in my classroom in Southern NJ.

Last year one of the people from the curriculum office asked me is I was comfortable in teaching about, get this masturbation.

I told them that if it became part of the curriculum they could find another teacher because I would NOT teach it.

She actually seemed relieved, telling me that the questions was presented to the board of education by someone in the community, (our local lefty activist)

73 posted on 01/27/2007 6:32:22 PM PST by mware (By all that you hold dear.. on this good earth... I bid you stand! Men of the West!)
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To: Calpernia
Look like we won this battle.

Even Corzine knew it was political sucide to sign this into law.

Jan 22, 2007 11:20 am US/Eastern

Here's hoping that bill sponsor Sen. John Adler, D-Camden does not win re election. Seeing he is from Camden that might be wishful thinking, but I hear he is under investigation for some sweet deal he arranged last year.

Corzine Vetoing Bill On Veterans' Memorials

(CBS/AP) TRENTON

Declaring it was important to ensure "our kids understand the sacrifices people have made," Gov. Jon S. Corzine on Monday vowed to veto parts of a bill that would abolish requirements New Jersey schools teach about Veterans Day and Memorial Day.

Corzine said he will conditionally veto the bill that unanimously passed the Legislature in December.

The bill would abolish a state law requiring schools teach about the two veterans commemorations, along with other holidays. The proposals were part of a measure intended to help control property taxes by eliminating costly state requirements.

A conditional veto allows the governor to object to parts of a bill and propose amendments that would make it acceptable. If the Legislature re-approves the bill with the governor's recommendations, it can be presented again to the governor for his signature.

Corzine spokesman Anthony Coley said the governor could issue his conditional veto as early as Monday.

Corzine, taking calls on New Jersey 101.5 FM radio, said a conditional veto was especially appropriate "when our men and women are putting their lives in harm's way."

"I think actually that sometimes in the enthusiasm to do things, that we sometimes trample on fundamental principles and concerns," Corzine said.

The bill had angered veterans, who argued that children should be required to hear about the sacrifices and experiences of veterans.

"We're very pleased that he's feeling the way he is," said Ray Zawacki, a Vietnam War Navy veteran and department adjutant for the American Legion of New Jersey. "Apparently he's listening to his veterans' constituency and shares our concerns."

Other holidays about which schools no longer would be required to teach include Columbus Day, Thanksgiving, Arbor Day and Commodore Barry Day, which commemorates Revolutionary War hero John Barry.

But Coley said Veterans Day and Memorial Day are Corzine's primary concerns.

"We're glad," said Al Bucci, New Jersey Veterans of Foreign Wars legislative director. "We're happy. Once you take away the mandated teaching, eventually it won't be taught."

Bill sponsor Sen. John Adler, D-Camden, and a bill supporter, the New Jersey School Boards Association, have said the bill wasn't meant to slight veterans, but to give schools more flexibility to decide holiday celebrations and curriculum.

Republicans had vowed a push to maintain the requirements, which called for teaching about veterans on the last school day before the holidays.

"We run the risk of having future generations take for granted the freedoms all of our veterans have secured for them," said Assemblywoman Alison Littell McHose, R-Sussex, whose husband is a New Jersey Army National Guardsman who has been deployed to Guantanamo Bay. "As a military wife, I know the sacrifices of veterans and their families have been far too great and many to leave this to chance."

74 posted on 01/27/2007 7:32:52 PM PST by mware (By all that you hold dear.. on this good earth... I bid you stand! Men of the West!)
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http://www.nbc10.com/news/10882367/detail.html
School District Lets Parents View Controversial Diversity Video

Parents outraged by a diversity video that includes same-sex parents had the chance on Monday to view the tape for themselves.

(snip)

Tuesday's meeting starts at 7 p.m. According to the district's letter, administrators will hold a discussion session with parents following the screening.

School officials also said they are making arrangements to host possibly hundreds of parents at next month's, school board meeting. [Evesham Township School District]


75 posted on 01/31/2007 6:40:22 AM PST by Calpernia (Breederville.com)
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Update post 75


76 posted on 01/31/2007 6:41:53 AM PST by Calpernia (Breederville.com)
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Video Clips from, That's a Family!. Depicts children describing their various families, including those headed by grandparents, single parents, adoptive parents and same-sex couples.
77 posted on 01/31/2007 6:52:02 AM PST by Calpernia (Breederville.com)
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To: Calpernia

looks like they pulled the article.......


78 posted on 01/31/2007 6:53:11 AM PST by Sub-Driver (Proud member of the Republican wing of the Republican Party)
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To: Sub-Driver

That was a link to the video clips.

It is still coming up on mine. (cache?)

Let me see what I can do.


79 posted on 01/31/2007 6:55:18 AM PST by Calpernia (Breederville.com)
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To: Calpernia
I viewed some of the clips. Since I came down with a strep throat I haven't been online as much as I usually am. I saw kids with all kinds of families explaining about their family. From the CLIPS PRESENTED it didn't look like what I had thought....BUT thats just what they show you. I still stand my ground. I am quite capable of using the word.. diverse. As a mother its my job to tell my child what I want them to know about diverse families. Not Garden State Equality or the school. I am more concerned with the group itself. They seem to be a powerful group and I still don't like this Steven Goldstein who said.....He adds if people don't feel comfortable with having their kids see That's a Family, "maybe New Jersey is not the right place for them." That is a stupid statement.....I am not a gay basher, I don't hate gay people but I will be d@mned if this Garden State Equality thinks its going to push this movie or any gay propaganda towards my child in her young years. I think children don't even care in the younger years who is what or about sex issues. At least mine didn't. I can see maybe in the middle school years talking about this stuff but I think its not appropriate for the younger children.
80 posted on 01/31/2007 11:04:32 AM PST by pandoraou812 ( zero tolerance to the will of Allah ......efg and dilligaf?)
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