PTA conference disallows equal access for ex-gays

Washington Times ^ | 5/10/05 | George Archibald

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The National PTA, representing 26,000 local affiliates, solicited a workshop and exhibit by Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) for public school action against anti-homosexual beliefs at the PTA's convention next month. But another group, Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays and Gays (PFOX) of Alexandria, was rejected as an exhibitor at the June 24-26 convention in Columbus, Ohio.

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I am chcking in at article 8 often, as it will be posted there.

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God Bless them! They come up against more hatred and bigotry than we do. THe Left absolutely deplores them! After all, they can dispell a lot of what the left touts as fact.

Which is exactly why they don't want them in on any school indoctrination. They will teach about AIDS, and that homosexual lifestyles are choice.

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What you say is true, but what I can't grasp is HOW and WHY this is happening! How can this be allowed without law enforcement storming the schools? Without Governors mandating it stop??

It will continue until parents start suing every school district it comes to. They are endangering the children's lives and denying them the first amendment rights guaranteed them by the Constitution!

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"God Bless them! They come up against more hatred and bigotry than we do. THe Left absolutely deplores them! After all, they can dispell a lot of what the left touts as fact."

You are absolutely correct, gidget7.

From the article in the Washington Times:

"The whole reparative-therapy industry is selling snake oil," PFLAG's executive director said. "From my point of view, the PTA has no business providing a forum that presents as of equal merit that position. It's unethical, frankly, [as if] you can force a left-handed person to behave as a right-handed person. Our beliefs are superior."

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ACTION NEEDED

 

Please tell the National PTA to allow equal access to ex-gay ministries like Parents and Friends of ExGays and Gays (PFOX).  PFOX is a national organization that supports families touched by homosexuality, advocates for the ex-gay community, and educates the public on sexual orientation.  PFOX's statement of principles is found at www.pathinfo.org.

Your letter will be sent to PTA deputy executive director Michael W. Cathey, public relations manager Jenni Gaster Sopko, and meetings/exhibits coordinator David Erickson.

 

Send Your Letter To The PTA Now!

Sincerely,

Donald E. Wildmon, Chairman
American Family Association

P.S. Please forward this email to at least one friend.

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Order copies for yourself, to give to a friend, or for your church!

It is our hope that you will be informed and encouraged through this resource.

Sincerely,

Donald E. Wildmon, Chairman
American Family Association

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National: info@pta.org

Virginia: info@vapta.org

I just emailed the national and my state office, telling them I will never again be a member