U.S. Newswire
In response to attacks directed at SpongeBob SquarePants by Focus on the Family and other conservative organizations because of SpongeBob's supposed sexual orientation, the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's chief executive officer, Lorri L. Jean, issued the following statement today:
"If SpongeBob is gay, we want him to know he's not alone. The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's youth center and transitional living program can offer him support and a home if he's ever kicked out of his pineapple under the sea or attacked because of his sexual orientation.
"The anti-gay rhetoric from supposedly 'pro-family' organizations has some serious consequences. It sends a dangerous message to parents that something is wrong with their gay or lesbian children and contributes to feelings of shame and humiliation among youth. All too often, the result is that gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth are forced out by their parents or flee a home that feels unsafe. Many come to Los Angeles, where there are thousands of GLBT young people living on the streets. The center's 24-bed residence for homeless youth is unfortunately always full.
"We call on all organizations, especially those that purport to be pro-family, to end their attacks on youth, real or animated. We also invite SpongeBob to join the center's recently formed gay/straight alliance of cartoon characters that includes Bugs Bunny, Tiny Winky, Waylon Smithers and Batman and Robin.''
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G-d bless
QUOTE(dggfwtx @ Jan 21 2005, 06:07 PM)
U.S. Newswire
In response to attacks directed at SpongeBob SquarePants by Focus on the Family and other conservative organizations because of SpongeBob's supposed sexual orientation, the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's chief executive officer, Lorri L. Jean, issued the following statement today:
"If SpongeBob is gay, we want him to know he's not alone. The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's youth center and transitional living program can offer him support and a home if he's ever kicked out of his pineapple under the sea or attacked because of his sexual orientation.
"The anti-gay rhetoric from supposedly 'pro-family' organizations has some serious consequences. It sends a dangerous message to parents that something is wrong with their gay or lesbian children and contributes to feelings of shame and humiliation among youth. All too often, the result is that gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth are forced out by their parents or flee a home that feels unsafe. Many come to Los Angeles, where there are thousands of GLBT young people living on the streets. The center's 24-bed residence for homeless youth is unfortunately always full.
"We call on all organizations, especially those that purport to be pro-family, to end their attacks on youth, real or animated. We also invite SpongeBob to join the center's recently formed gay/straight alliance of cartoon characters that includes Bugs Bunny, Tiny Winky, Waylon Smithers and Batman and Robin.''
In response to attacks directed at SpongeBob SquarePants by Focus on the Family and other conservative organizations because of SpongeBob's supposed sexual orientation, the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's chief executive officer, Lorri L. Jean, issued the following statement today:
"If SpongeBob is gay, we want him to know he's not alone. The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's youth center and transitional living program can offer him support and a home if he's ever kicked out of his pineapple under the sea or attacked because of his sexual orientation.
"The anti-gay rhetoric from supposedly 'pro-family' organizations has some serious consequences. It sends a dangerous message to parents that something is wrong with their gay or lesbian children and contributes to feelings of shame and humiliation among youth. All too often, the result is that gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth are forced out by their parents or flee a home that feels unsafe. Many come to Los Angeles, where there are thousands of GLBT young people living on the streets. The center's 24-bed residence for homeless youth is unfortunately always full.
"We call on all organizations, especially those that purport to be pro-family, to end their attacks on youth, real or animated. We also invite SpongeBob to join the center's recently formed gay/straight alliance of cartoon characters that includes Bugs Bunny, Tiny Winky, Waylon Smithers and Batman and Robin.''
For the life of me I'll never understand why these people think being gay is the worse thing a person can be. I'm the proud sister of a lesbian, and she's the most honest, caring, moral, loyal person that I know.
QUOTE(prettyflower1976 @ Jan 21 2005, 10:36 PM)
For the life of me I'll never understand why these people think being gay is the worse thing a person can be. I'm the proud sister of a lesbian, and she's the most honest, caring, moral, loyal person that I know.
aaaaaah, but is she a neato-keen cartoon character?
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