Father faces trial over school's 'pro-gay' book

WorldNetDaily.com ^ | 8/4/05 | WorldNetDaily.com

[Man50D]

David Parker, of Lexington, spent a night in jail and was charged with criminal trespassing after refusing to leave a scheduled meeting with school officials April 27, unless they gave him the option of pulling his child out of certain classes.

"That is simply untrue. I don't speak for the school, but that is simply untrue," he said. "He was invited to come in, he came in, there was a dialogue going back and forth, there were faxes sent back and forth, from the school to the school committee. His intent was absolutely not to be arrested. His intent was to establish a dialogue to protect his own children and other children as well."

The dispute began last spring when Parker's then-5-year-old son brought home a book to be shared with his parents titled, "Who's in a Family?" The optional reading material, which came in a "Diversity Book Bag," depicted at least two households led by homosexual partners.

"There's a larger issue here locally and nationally and internationally about the role of family and what kind of encroachments government can make into children's and people's lives," Denner told reporters.

The illustrated book, according to the local non-profit group Article 8 Alliance, says, "A family can be made up in many different ways" and includes this text:

"Laura and Kyle live with their two moms, Joyce and Emily, and a poodle named Daisy. It takes all four of them to give Daisy her bath." Another illustrated page says:

"Robin's family is made up of her dad, Clifford, her dad's partner, Henry, and Robin's cat, Sassy. Clifford and Henry take turns making dinner for their family." Article 8, an opponent of the state's same-sex marriage law, says the book "uses subtle but powerful emotions to normalize homosexual relationships in the minds of the young children."

A backer of the Lexington School District, Laura Tully, argued, according to WCVB-TV in Boston, "A 5-year-old who is coming to the classroom with two moms deserves to be in a classroom that includes books that show his family."

Denner said he is negotiating with school officials to prevent the trial, but he also indicated that Parker likely will file a civil suit in federal court by this fall against the town of Lexington, the school system and its officials.

Parker says the officials had indicated they would agree to a notification policy then suddenly refused. He insists he has done nothing wrong and is willing to contest the charge rather than plea-bargain.

At a hearing Tuesday, Parker's trial date was set for Sept. 21.

The Lexington School Board contends Parker deliberately set out to be arrested and make national headlines.

Parker's attorney, Jeffrey Denner, rejected that claim as supporters picketed outside the courthouse.

[ElCapusto]

Very poorly written article.

Denner was never identified.

[ElCapusto]

Sorry. He was identified in the last sentence.

[Misterioso]

Poster needs to be sure he includes ALL of the article. Some parts were omitted, causing a confusing read.

[pageonetoo]

Get to them early enough, and it's easier to shape the minds!

[70times7]

"A 5-year-old who is coming to the classroom with two moms deserves to be in a classroom that includes books that show his family."

Why, YES! Absolutely any warped behavior must be honored in print, lest we leave someone out...

Jill's family is made up of her dad, Bruce, her dad's partners, Dolly the sheep, Fred the goat, and Jill's dog, Jack, who is very frightened most of the time. It takes both Jill and Bruce to shovel out their upstairs flat."

[sgtbono2002]

This man is correct. The schools have no business promoting homosexual couples. Schools should try teaching the 3 R's and letting parents teach morals and whats wrong and right. They arent doing that great with the 3 R's.

[BibChr]

Very poorly written article.

My exact thought.

Who even is the speaker in the second paragraph?

Dan
Biblical Christianity BLOG

[kitkat]

***It takes both Jill and Bruce to shovel out their upstairs flat."***

LOL! But true!

[AlbertWang]

Why are those kids holding a picture of Johnny Depp?

[Fintan]

"Laura and Kyle live with their two moms, Joyce and Emily, and a poodle named Daisy. It takes all four of them to give Daisy her bath."
 

There's a movie I don't wanna see.

 

[lexfreedom]

Support David Parker! Visit:

http://davidparkerfund.org

for more information.

Massachusetts is one of the frontlines in this culture war -- as the only state allowing "same-sex marriage" (by judicial fiat) it is being used as a precedent to drive this agenda nationwide.

David Parker is taking a stand -- will you help?

http://davidparkerfund.org

[trebb]

This man is correct. The schools have no business promoting homosexual couples. Schools should try teaching the 3 R's and letting parents teach morals and whats wrong and right. They arent doing that great with the 3 R's.

I'm with you - neither pro-homosexualor anti-homosexual curriculum in the schools - let the real world help them to shape their views instead of having the agendists (is that a word?) fill their heads with tripe.

[usslsm51]

Massachusetts. Is any state more perverted?

[pgyanke]

Laura Tully, argued, according to WCVB-TV in Boston, "A 5-year-old who is coming to the classroom with two moms deserves to be in a classroom that includes books that show his family."

Real Americans argue, "A 5-year-old who is coming to the classroom with a Christian viewpoint deserves to be in a classroom that isn't violently opposed to that worldview."

[AliVeritas]

Sarge, are you married?

[AliVeritas]

BTTT

[sgtbono2002]

I have been married to the same woman for 43 years. She was right out of High school when we married. We have two great kids and three Grandchildren. Life has been good. Stepped in some holes along the way, but in general wouldnt change much.

[pageonetoo]

Che Guevera

[rightsforparents]

Thank you, lexfreedom, I will (support David Parker).

This issue is all about intolerance - intolerance of David Parker's views on Christianity and raising children. The only thing David was trying to do was exercise his opt-out right, a right guaranteed by Massachusetts law.

This is a David v. Goliath story, and I'm supporting David.
http://davidparkerfund.org/