Starting the Week Off "Right"
Yesterday was the nationally beloved Easter Egg Roll...which I had never heard of until this year. For an excellent editorial on this year's event, go here.
The Bush administration is keeping tight-lipped about the participation of many gay and lesbian families at this year's event, other than to say that anyone who follows the "guidelines" is welcome. Fortunately for this week's edition of Starting the Week Off Right, the average conservative just isn't smart enough to keep mum.
"So, for them to publicly display themselves in that manner of the Easter Egg Roll, which is for children like that. It kind of brings about discouragement for me," D.C. resident Michael Jackson said. - From nbc4.com
Darn those gays and lesbians for bringing their kids to the Easter Egg Roll. The event is for kids! Don't they get it! Keep those kids away from the event for kids!
Despite the Bush administrations insistence that all families are welcome, the schedule for the day was altered at the last minute, coincidentally ensuring that Mrs. Bush would not be present at the same time as those ticket holderswho had received tickets on a first-come, first-serve basis (including the gay and lesbian families). In previous years, those families who had waited overnight in line for tickets were given first admission. This year, the change in schedule meant that those families had to wait while the Bush's special guests were entertained during the early morning portion of the event.
But, remember, it's about the kids.
posted by Jenni @ 2:31 PM
1 comments:
I usually limit comments in space, but this is important. This news in my neck of the woods, royally ticked me off. Of course, it's not surprise, but that is not the point.
I do want to mention something postive after this Bush "grass is greener for othe people abomination." The Day of Silence in support of gay,lesbian, bisexual, and transgender rights (LGBT) will be Apr 26, 2006.
We became aware of it through our daughters association with the gGay-Straight Alliance at their school. Their are t-shirts that can be ordered in support and all proceeds go toward- well read that on the site.
"What is the Day of Silence®?
Now in its tenth year, the Day of Silence, a project of GLSEN® or the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network in collaboration with the United States Student Association (USSA), is a student-led day of action where those who support making anti-LGBT bullying and harassment unacceptable in schools participate in events to recognize and protest the discrimination and harassment—in effect, the silencing—experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students and their allies.
The Day of Silence® is an annual opportunity for students to tell their truths about anti-LGBT bullying, violence and harassment. A GLSEN® commissioned survey, From Teasing to Torment: School Climate in America conducted by Harris Interactive, found that sexual orientation and gender expression are among the top three reasons teens report that students are harassed at their schools. GLSEN’s 2003 National School Climate Survey found that 4 out of 5 LGBT students report verbal, sexual or physical harassment at school and more than 30% report missing at least a day of school in the past month out of fear for their personal safety.
Who started the Day of Silence®?
In 1996 students at the University of Virginia organized the first Day of Silence® with over 150 students participating. In 1997 organizers took their effort national and nearly 100 colleges and universities participated. In 2001 GLSEN® became the official organizational sponsor with new funding, staff and volunteers."
For more info, see:
www.glsen.org/cgi-bin/iowa/all/news/record/1920.html
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