MrsSpringsteen
Blue Crack Addict
If they are all really welcome to attend, what is the big deal? I can't think of a better time than Easter to truly accept all families.
Interesting- on the cnn.com poll, 69 % of respondents say this is a political stunt, 31 % say it is an attempt to gain acceptance
http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/01/20/eggs.roll.ap/index.html
NEW YORK (AP) -- Three months before the annual Easter egg roll at the White House, the usually festive event is already taking on a divisive edge because of plans by gay- and lesbian-led families to turn out en masse in hopes of raising their public profile.
The Family Pride Coalition and other organizers envision the April 17 action as a celebration that will earn good will and showcase their families engaging in the annual tradition.
"It's important for our families to be seen participating in all aspects of American life," said Family Pride executive director Jennifer Chrisler.
Yet some conservatives, alerted to the plans this week, accuse gay activists of trying to "crash" an event for children and turn it into a forum for ideological politicking..........
To ensure visibility for the action, Family Pride will issue T-shirts to participants, bearing a "nonpolitical message" that would identify them as gay and lesbian families. Chrisler said the T-shirt theme would be "Love makes a family."
Interesting- on the cnn.com poll, 69 % of respondents say this is a political stunt, 31 % say it is an attempt to gain acceptance
http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/01/20/eggs.roll.ap/index.html
NEW YORK (AP) -- Three months before the annual Easter egg roll at the White House, the usually festive event is already taking on a divisive edge because of plans by gay- and lesbian-led families to turn out en masse in hopes of raising their public profile.
The Family Pride Coalition and other organizers envision the April 17 action as a celebration that will earn good will and showcase their families engaging in the annual tradition.
"It's important for our families to be seen participating in all aspects of American life," said Family Pride executive director Jennifer Chrisler.
Yet some conservatives, alerted to the plans this week, accuse gay activists of trying to "crash" an event for children and turn it into a forum for ideological politicking..........
To ensure visibility for the action, Family Pride will issue T-shirts to participants, bearing a "nonpolitical message" that would identify them as gay and lesbian families. Chrisler said the T-shirt theme would be "Love makes a family."