Quoted in the book is a rallying point from a 1999 Gay Lesbian Straight Educational Network (GLSEN) conference:
The fear of the religious right is that the schools of today will be the governments of tomorrow. And you know, they're right. If we do our jobs right, we're going to raise a generation of kids who don't believe the claims of the religious right.
The homosexual agenda and their manipulative strategy is becoming more and more known. Here's a number of links on the issue:
I realize it's a lot to read but the information is available for when folks have the time. Check my profile for the latest info.
- Red Roots Of Gay Movement FR
- Radical Homosexuals Publish Guide Encouraging Homosexuality in the Young
- 'Gay' dolls outed FR
- 'Gay' adoptions gaining favor? FR
- The Death of Jesse Dirkhising
- The 'Overgaying' of America
- Selling Homosexuality
- Targeting Children, Part 1: How the gay movement intends to capture the next generation
- Targeting Children, Part 2: How the homosexual movement uses public schools as instruments of change
- Targeting Children, Part 3: Activists encouraging experimentation
- Targeting Children, Part 4: Access to children: homosexuality and molestation
- In Their Own Words: The Homosexual Agenda FR
- What is GLSEN Hiding?
- "Queering" Moral Education
- The Homosexual Propaganda and Media Manipulation Game
- Homosexual Agenda Platforms from 1972 - 2000 FR
- Author Admits Gay Propaganda in Kids' Book
- Thought Reform And The Psychology of Homosexual Advocacy
- Invasion of the mind snatchers
- Federal Judge Orders Gay Books Into Children's Library
- The Homosexual Fisting of America
- Bushwhacking Johnny FR
- What the Closet Isn't Telling You
- So, Have You Been Delphi'd?
- GLAAD Strikes Again
- Gay activism: the force that propelled the APA to declassify homosexuality
- GLAAD's latest adventure in activism)
Sears and Osten quote homosexual activist Chuck Jones: "This is war, so act accordingly." </i.Many of us realize it's war and we act accordingly as well. Unfortunately for Mr. Jones the facts are on our side, we just have to be as brutal as you are, Mr. Jones, in getting the truth out there.
How is this war waged in the classroom? Gay orthodoxy is being imposed upon minor children in class as undisputable fact, rather then even the subject of controversy or debate.
And that's why we need folks to join the homosexual agenda ping list. You can always unsubscribe from the list, but while subscribed you will be informed of the latest issues on homosexuality. We can't do all the work ourselves and need you to pass along the information we provide.
And we will fight you all the way.
Yet another keeper for those who deny the existence or the tactics of the homosexual agenda.
I feel for parents of youngsters today. Countering this vicious, never ending onslaught must be tough to do. But, have faith, God will out.
Indeed
An excerpt from:
Book Review - Queering Elementary Education: Advancing the Dialogue about Sexualities in Schooling
Progressive Perspectives
Vol. 4, No. 1, John Dewey Project on Progressive Education, Spring 2002
College of Education and Social Services, University of Vermont
"Queering Elementary Education is unique because as it's title suggests it does not apologize for the stance that it takes, nor does it wallow in the problems of being homosexual in a heterosexist society. It is a book all educators should read whether they are elementary school teachers, administrators, or college professors. It challenges assumptions about how we view education and how we view caring for children. Edited by William J. Letts IV and James T. Sears, it offers many perspectives on the various aspects of elementary education and the myriad ways it is heterosexist.
In the first chapter James T. Sears proposes several ideas that appear throughout the book: speaking the unspoken by teaching about queer issues in elementary school, homosexuality as part of the human condition, and asserting that heterosexism and homophobia are acquired or learned beliefs. Bickmore asks, "why discuss sexuality in elementary school? and answers given the amount of (mis)information about gender relations and sexuality that flows freely these days in public spaces, media and peer groups, elementary educators could not prevent children from acquiring sexual information even if they wanted to do so"(p. 15). These concepts as well as others are discussed in various ways throughout the book..."
An excerpt from:
Queering Elementary Education - Book Review By Jack Nichols, GayToday.com
"Probably no other title in the pantheon of liberationist literature will evoke more controversy than Queering Elementary Education. If there was an unseemly uproar over Daddy's Roommate and Heather Has Two Mommies, just wait till the Religious Reich spies this august tome on some thoughtful teacher's shelf.
Its editors, both educators, have provided what some see as a companion volume to the award-winning film, It's Elementary. They take it for granted that children in the earliest grades have already been introduced "through schoolyard and media" to the concept of same sex love and affection, that most remain confused about it and that it is best to begin demystification processes early in life rather than allowing mistaken perceptions to take root.
It's Elementary's producer, Debra Chasnof, exults: "What a relief to finally have such a thoughtful collection of essays and research to back up what we've found in schools across the nation... an examination of the ways children's lives are hurt by homophobia and an inspiring array of strategies educators can use to turn this problem around."...
The American Pediatric Association recently called for the teaching of sexuality to begin by the middle of elementary school. Dr. Sears requests that Queering readers remember that "by the time boys and girls have become teenagers they have well-developed gender and sexual scripts: how boys and girls should behave, who makes up a family, and so on. These become our cultural straightjackets that cultivate the homophobia and sexism we see in the adult world."
"Rather than focussing on reducing such prejudices, shouldn't we consider how not to instill, foster, or intensify these prejudices in the first place?" he asks. Queering Elementary Education begins with "Foundational Issues" answering queries such as "Why Discuss Sexuality in Elementary School?".
The book's second section deals with children's sexual and social development, including supposed effects of being taught by openly gay teachers. Part three looks at possible curriculums, examining and critiquing the "heteronormative nature of elementary school science." Part four deals with family ties while the final section examines educators and their allies..."
Teaching Kindergarten Kids About 'Human Differences' and Homosexuality Isn't 'Easy' in Newton
Parent Alleges Harassment for Exposing 'Fistgate'
Fistgate to be Held Again on March 15
(more tomorrow...)