Posted on 03/03/2005 4:28:44 PM PST by franky
We Are Family Video To Be Delivered To 61,000 Elementary Schools March 11
WAFF pulls information from web site following AFA article
If you have children or grandchildren in elementary school, you need to know about a new video being sent to 61,000 elementary schools. The “We Are Family” video will be delivered on March 11. It is produced by the We Are Family Foundation (WAFF), a pro-homosexual organization. Homosexual organizations have long used the schools to promote homosexuality.
When AFA alerted supporters about the video in our January AFA Journal, WAFF threatened to sue AFA for exposing the pro-homosexual content on WAFF’s Web site. WAFF attorneys threatened to sue us unless we recanted our statements, removed the article from our Web site, and issue an apology to WAFF. We refused. Thus far, WAFF has not sued AFA, primarily because they had no cause.
The AFA Journal article focused on a video project involving the 1970s hit song, “We Are Family,” co-written by WAFF’s founder, Nile Rodgers. The video features over 100 characters from children’s television. A teacher’s guide will accompany the DVD to encourage discussions after children view “We Are Family.” The video will also air over the Disney Channel, PBS and Nickelodeon on March 11.
Under the guise of promoting tolerance for other categories such as race, gender, age, disabilities, etc., the WAFF Web site openly promoted homosexuality as a normative lifestyle. There was a “Tolerance Pledge” that encouraged signers to pledge respect for homosexuality, and work against “ignorance, insensitivity and bigotry.”
While everyone should promote tolerance, a promotion of homosexuality should not be thrust on little children and unexpecting parents. It is absolutely wrong for schools to be used to promote the homosexual lifestyle.
While there is nothing questionable in the video itself, the site included a teacher’s guide to use with the children to discuss the video that aggressively normalized same-gender attraction and same-sex marriage. There was also a recommended reading list for children and adults that included such illustrated children’s books as the lesbian tome, “Heather Has Two Mommies,” which discusses artificial insemination, and “Daddy’s Roommate,” which included an illustration of two men in bed together.
he WAFF Web site ran a list of “allies” that virtually ran the gamut of homosexual advocacy groups: Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation; Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network; Human Rights Campaign; National Gay and Lesbian Task Force; and Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians & Gays.
Following publication of the AFA article, the controversial materials on the WAFF Web site were immediately removed from public access. The only exception was the tolerance pledge, which was altered from its original format. Evidently WAFF did not want parents to know what was on their site and in the teacher’s guide.
A good school system will always work with parents, not against them. We encourage parents to find out what, if anything, will be going on in their schools in connection with the ‘We Are Family’ video.
AFA is recommending that parents take the following simple steps – always ensuring that communications with school officials be conducted in a polite and civilized manner:
If you are concerned, here are things to do:
1. Ask another parent or a small number of parents to join you. Contact your school’s principal. Ask him or her if they plan to show the ‘We Are Family’ DVD at school.
2. Ask if the teacher’s guide will be used in facilitating any discussion, and ask for the opportunity to review the teacher’s guide.
3. Ask very specifically if the subject of homosexuality will be brought up by teachers or discussed if brought up by a student.
4. If the school assures you that homosexuality will not be discussed, thank them politely. If you are informed that homosexuality will or may be discussed, ask for permission to sit in on the discussion. Invite other parents to attend with you. A good school will welcome involvement of parents.
Should you have problems with your school, or if you would simply like to tell us about your experience in dealing with this issue, e-mail us at contact@afa.net.
One of their supporters:
http://www.wcities.com/en/record/,321198/639/record.html
Their Web site:
http://www.waf.org/
The gay people I have known are against the things you mentioned. We lived next door to two wonderful, highly educated gay men and considered ourselves fortunate that they were our neighbors because they were the kindest people you could ever meet.
The new area where we live is fairly artsy and there is a substantial gay community here. I only know a few people who are gay here who I am comfortable discussing such things and they are 100% opposed to adoptions and marriage among the gay community and are appalled at the gay agenda being pushed in schools.
And if you have kids or grandchildren in public school, you MUST read her book. I don't have kids but read it so I could discuss with my brothers and sisters who DO have kids.
This is great to know. I'm going to see if I can find Tammy B's book this weekend. Thanks, Peach.
I am glad to hear this is true. I wonder how much of an anomaly couples like this are. Probably pretty rare. I wonder if there is a homosexual activist group that represent gays such as these? If not, they should get organized! Thanks Gidget.
How can these materials be used in ANY classroom without school board approval?
You probably noticed this statement in the article:
"he (sic) WAFF Web site ran a list of "allies" that virtually ran the gamut of homosexual advocacy groups: Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation; Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network; Human Rights Campaign; National Gay and Lesbian Task Force; and Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians & Gays.
Although all of those homosexual organizations support the homosexualizing of public school children, the GLSEN connection is the most prominent. While this particular video is not being produced or distributed by GLSEN, having GLSEN as an ally will pretty much guarantee the acceptance of the video in the public schools.
GLSEN curricular materials, and programs such as the No Name Calling Week, the Day of Silence, and 'Gay Straight Alliances,' are gaining wide acceptance in the public schools. The rate at which these programs are being implemented is astonishing.
The primary focus of homosexual organizations has changed over the past few years, and now elementary school age children have been targeted and are being blitzed with 'homosexuality is normal' propaganda. This video is just another step in their program.
Make no mistake, these pro-homosexual organizations ( and that includes the NEA ) masterfully calculate every detail of the programs that are presented to the public. Framing the issue is paramount, and these propaganda campaigns are well planned and well funded.
Yes they do, and yes they are!
I'm going to see if I can find Tammy B's book this weekend.
An excellent read. Tammy Bruce exposes the homosexual activist organizations for what they are. Her book is very useful for understanding why people on the Left think and act as they do.
Elections are over. They don't need conservatives any more. They like gays again -- and their money.
You are awesome.
It's a special talent you have, my friend!
I'm feeling a little "down" today. It just seems that the homo-promoters are so insidious, so entrenched, and so rabidly determined, and conservatives are often so meek and "nice" or just don't get it.
Maybe it's also because I've got this butt-kicking flu thing.
If anyone has words of cheer and hope, let me hear 'em!
Thanks - maybe I will. That will cheer me up!
I think it will cheer you up to hear about Joe Biden's hairplugs and Kennedy drinking Chivas while driving down the road with Mary Jo.
If anyone has words of cheer and hope, let me hear 'em!
God Loves You!
More homosexual indoctrination.
People should do everything they can to dismantle the public school system as it stands today.
Thanks, friend! Can never be said too many times. Brought a smile to my face, cheer to my heart, and truth be told, a tear to my eye.
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