Posted on 10/15/2005 4:57:42 PM PDT by ermmt
Dear sirs and madams -
As I look at my daughters' collections of a total of 4 AG dolls, Bitty Baby, Coconut, Licorice and many, many clothes and accessories, I now feel sorrow instead of joy.
Toys that were meant to enhance their femininity and girlhood are now shrouded with the despicable choice of an organization American Girl has aligned itself with.
My daughters monthly have gone to AG Club meetings at a Christian book store. Lots of her homeschooled friends begin studying periods of history through the AG books.
I never expected nor found all that the company does to meet up with all of my personal convictions or beliefs. Yet, it seems that you should realize that much of your consumer base is at least moderately conservative and would be absolutely offended with your support of an organization that promotes abortion and lesbianism as wonderfully normal life choices. I am quite positive that there are many organizations that provide help and support to girls without beliefs that are truly deviant from mainstream America.
You owe an apology to your customers and a change in your charity. Along with that, you may wish to eliminate the poor marketing folks who thought that supporting Girls Inc. was a good idea and get some people in that will continue the honorable ideals previously promoted.
Kristen XXXXXX Mom to three real American girls - Aleesha, Amanda and Anneliese
Let's keep up the pressure.
The girls and boys clubs have done a lot of good over they years. I think this attack is misplaced.
They're going to look at this and say "HUH? - She's unhappy, but I have no idea with what!"
What organization did they support?
AND, this is Mattel, NOT the original Pleasant Company.
The attack is not misplaced. Who cares what these organizations did in the past; it's only what they will do in the future that matters. They have been taken over by Gramcian leftists who are subverting them to leftist ends.
What you say is true, but I cannot agree that past good deeds ever excuse current assent to evil.
My friend sent this one:
Feminists Don't Buy Dolls
American girl dolls,
I just learned that your company subsidizes abortion and lesbianism.
My wife has purchased two of your overpriced dolls for our daughter. (Kit and someone else.) We are pro-life. Never again. Good luck marketing your dolls to feminists who have aborted their daughters.
Yours Truly,
XXXXXXXXXXXX
What organization did they support?
Girls Inc. They support sexualizing young girls and encouraging lesbianism and abortion rights for minor girls. Some of the profits Mattel makes from their "American Girl" line of dolls goes to fund this organization. There have been several threads about this in the last few weeks on Free Republic.
Ah... OK - I see.
And I scanned the other thread. Whatever the sin was seems a little too vague to me, but whatever you guys think. It's not my kind of issue.
I believe you misunderstood - this isn't aimed at the Boys Club or Girls Club, but rather at a company that sells upscale dolls called "American Girls". Mattel recently purchased the company and are now openly supporting a "charity" that supports abortion and various leftist-type causes.
I urge everyone to consider the midset behind the statements on the Girls, Inc website at (http://www.girlsinc.org/ic/page.php?id=4.3.4)
What necessitates that an organization that claims it is dedicated to the development of youth to make "advocacy statements" that it would like youth to "develop positive sexual identities" and to "function comfortably as responsible sexual beings".
Since when are young girls "sexual beings", except that some busybodies want to sexualize them? And to what end, especially when only a few years ago this topic was a private matter of parents?
Indeed, the age of the young girls on the homepage is far too young for them to be making "responsible decisions about sexuality, pregnancy and parenthood", as their advocacy statement goes on to state.
On their topic of HIV/AIDS, where they say "We also recognize that girls and young women who are sexually active are at high risk for HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases." Since when are **girls** to be sexually active and a "high risk"? And since when are the male age peers of these girls going to have the full blown HIV/AIDs and other STDs to give to these girls? Not many 12 year old boys are HIV positive. But some 30 year old men are.
I would suggest that parents need to keep their children as far away from Girls, Inc. as possible.
It's not misplaced at all. Several related articles have been posted about American Girl/GirlsInc over the past few days. Did you read up on them or check out the girlsinc website?
Whatever "good" was done by Girls Club in the past has now been overtaken by a group of radical leaders who promote everything most conservatives abhor: abortion, early sexual experiences, lesbianism, etc. The fact that American Girl caters to girls from 9-13, and actually younger via their Bitty Baby line, makes their association with girlsinc even more difficult to understand.
check this out:
http://www.girlsinc.org/ic/content/lesbianbisexualgirls.pdf
and this:
http://www.girlsinc.org/ic/content/GirlsandSexualHealth.pdf
The part about infant sexuality is disgusting.
"I believe you misunderstood - this isn't aimed at the Boys Club or Girls Club, but rather at a company that sells upscale dolls called "American Girls". Mattel recently purchased the company and are now openly supporting a "charity" that supports abortion and various leftist-type causes."
That Charity, Girls Inc. used to be called the Girls clubs of America.
SO, I decided to check out this Girls, Inc. Not too hard to find, at girlsinc.org. Not too hard to find their objectionable stands, just a few clicks, it's hardly hidden at all. Here are the parts that we all will likely object to, taken from the "issues" page of their website:
Sexuality
Girls Incorporated encourages all girls to develop positive sexual identities and to function comfortably as responsible sexual beings. We recognize that the family is the primary source of information about sex and we help girls and young women communicate with their families about sexuality.
To make responsible decisions about sexuality, pregnancy and parenthood, girls need and have a right to sensitive, truthful sexuality education; convenient access to safe, effective methods of contraception and protection from disease; and referral to comprehensive information, counseling, clinical and other services that support their responsible decisions. We recognize that any sizable group of girls includes those who face issues related to their sexual orientation or that of a family member and who face discrimination based on this sexual orientation. Girls have a right to positive, supportive environments and linkages to community resources for dealing with issues of sexual orientation.
Reproductive Freedom
Girls Incorporated affirms that girls and young women should make responsible decisions about sexuality, pregnancy and parenthood.
We recognize the right of all women to choose whether, when, and under what circumstances to bear children. Reproductive freedom and responsibility are essential to other rights and opportunities, including pursuit of education, employment, financial security and a stable and fulfilling family life. Restrictions of reproductive choice are especially burdensome for young women and poor women. Girls Incorporated supports a woman’s freedom of choice, a constitutional right established by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1973 in Roe vs. Wade.
So they are indeed apologists for homosexuality and boosters of abortion. What a shame for the girls whose lives they would influence. Keep up the pressure on Mattel. Those dolls are darn expensive, and even one penny going to these abortion mongers is a disgrace.
And no, this is not the Boys & Girls Clubs.
I sure hope someone saved that page because it no longer exists. Which means that more than one bigshot at AG and girlsinc is sweatin' bulletc. heh
They are advertising a bracelet, much like the popular plastic ones sold to support Breast Cancer research and such, but their advertisement is very vague and any Mom who has been buying these dolls for years would probably not think twice about something they are supporting. I certainly would not have expected them to be aiming their advertising at 10 year old girls yet supporting lesbianism and abortion.
It is kind of a cheap shot in my opinion to advertise in such a sneaky way.
There was a longer thread just yesterday discussing this issue - that may be why this one was a little less detailed.
"Girls Inc. has empowered girls for over 141 years, first as Girls Clubs of America and since 1990 as Girls Incorporated. In centers across the country, generations of girls have learned their strengths, explored their worlds, prepared for productive, interesting lives, and offered each other the support necessary in dealing with the challenges of growing up."
http://www.girlsinc.org/ic/intro.php
OK
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