Who the hell do these "teachers" think they are? The picture of same,
in the front of the Holistic Shouters as they no doubt soon will call
themselves, you see these mannish women with all the attributes of an
Ellen Degenerate or a Paul Poundstone or maybe a Rosie O'Donnell?
In another item it seems now in Connecticute teachers can no longer
recommend Ritilin for children whom they seem to think out of control
Where the hell did they think they had the right to do this anyway?
And further, are the drug companies subsidizing this NEA to so do - and
I think you will find this is the culprit right before us - for you see
now how drug companies are adverising Ritilin and Zoloft demanding Tell
Your Doctor Now You Want or are Interested in this drug - and oh yes, by
law these lying bastards MUST tell you of the harmless side affects of
which they speak oh so softly - but of course we will not hear stories
about enhancement of aggressive behavior caused by these drugs - say for
example, Littleton - and in Littleton of course, the shootings were
because these two killers were called Queer? Were they Queer - who
knows.
What is the biggest killer in country now - not AIDS, but it is a good
beginning, isn't it....imagine your child in school approached by a
hoimosexual male - maybe a bi sexual homosexual male - who spreads AIDS
to other kids...they used to be called hit switchers?
How easy for one of these sick kids to spitefully poison his little
friends with AIDS - so much safer than using a real gun?
The story is absolutely disgusting and if you pick up the picture under
subject matter - look at this mannish woman in the front row......how
sweet. Looks like the other half of a Janet Reno.
Saba
I love this story only there should next time be a Million Mom's March
Loaded for Bear?
Several hundred activists gathered to protest at the National Education
Association convention in Los Angeles Tuesday against a measure the
groups say is 'a pro-homosexual resolution.'NEA drops homosexuality
resolutionMeasure would encourage schools to develop programs
ASSOCIATED PRESS
� � LOS ANGELES, July 4 � �The National Education Association
dropped consideration Wednesday of a resolution that would encourage
schools to develop materials supporting the struggles of gay, lesbian,
bisexual and transgender students and staff. NEA officials said the
teachers' union would instead form a task force to explore the issue "in
a holistic, reasoned way" before taking any further action.�
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� � � �"THIS IS an emotional topic for everyone and we believe a
task force is the best way to first hear everyone's voice and then
develop actions that will create safer schools for children and staff,"
said Cathy Figel, who co-chairs the NEA's Gay and Lesbian Caucus.
� � � �The NEA was originally scheduled to consider the
resolution at its annual meeting, which began Wednesday. The measure was
dropped at the recommendation of the Gay and Lesbian Caucus, which met
Tuesday.
� � � �Earlier Tuesday, about 600 protesters picketed the
meeting at the city's convention center, saying the resolution promotes
homosexuality to students.
� � � �The resolution supports the development of curriculum and
instructional materials for homosexuals, bisexuals and transgender
students and the creation of programs that address problems among those
students such as suicide and "health risk behaviors." It also would
encourage programs � for all students � highlighting the heritage,
culture and history of homosexual, bisexual and transgender people.
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RADICAL SOCIAL AGENDA
� � � �One protester, Alexandria Coronado, a trustee for the
Anaheim Union High School District, said the resolution "provides for a
radical social agenda that the vast majority of American people do not
support."
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� � � �Coronado was joined by members of Focus on the Family, a
Christian ministry based in Colorado Springs, Colo., and the Capitol
Resource Institute, a grassroots organization that supports
"family-friendly policies."
� � � �Talking to reporters Wednesday, NEA President Bob Chase
denounced the protest as "demagoguery" that ignores the needs of
homosexual children.
� � � �"Even though they may call themselves Focus on the
Family, they are losing focus on kids, and what the needs are of our
kids," Chase said. "We have a responsibility to help. That's our
responsibility as educators, it's our responsibility as adults. We also
have a responsibility to make sure that the rights of our members are
protected."
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GAY KIDS AT RISK
� � � �The NEA said gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender
students have high dropout and suicide rates and are often treated with
hostility by fellow students. Chase also said gay and lesbian teachers
in some states face losing their jobs because of their sexual
orientation. 'We are not in any way backing away from this issue ...'
� BOB CHASE
NEA President � � � �"We have positions right now, throughout
our organization, that protect the rights of women, that protect the
rights of ethnic minorities, that protect the rights of physically
challenged � go down the list," said Chase. "Should gay and lesbian
kids be excluded from that? I don't think so."
� � � �Chase said he supported formation of the task force.
� � � �"We are not in any way backing away from this issue if we
don't pass or bring this resolution to the floor," he said. "That's not
the intent at all. It's to look at it in a holistic, reasoned way, to
make sure we do what we need to do to help all these kids."
� � � �The NEA's Representative Assembly is attended by more
than 10,000 delegates representing the organization's 2.6 million
members. The NEA is the nation's largest teachers' union.
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