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(AgapePress) - A San Diego "gay pride" organization is facing some public and potentially legal backlash after a convicted pedophile was discovered working at their recent festival. Last month, AgapePress reported that two pedophiles who are registered as sex offenders under Megan's Law were working as volunteers for the three-day San Diego Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Pride Festival, which took place over the July 29-31 weekend. After public outcry, the organization issued a press release -- before the festival -- saying the pedophiles had been removed from their positions. According to the San Diego Union-Tribune, law enforcement and community groups...

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is taking heat on the Internet for endorsing San Diego's "gay pride" celebration slated for later this month, with critics pointing out two of the men helping to stage the event are convicted pedophiles. In his letter of greeting to all who will gather July 29 for the homosexual-themed parade and festival, Schwarzenegger writes, "I am pleased to extend warm greetings to all who have gathered for this year's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Celebrations. "California is proud to host events that celebrate diversity and support active civic participation. I applaud your efforts to foster...