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AFA of PA ACTION ALERT
February 11, 2010
Issues (check corresponding number in ‘Details’ and ‘Action’ Sections)
1.) Student Non-Discrimination Act – HR 4530
2.) Day of Purity
3.) Don’t Ask Don’t Tell
Details
1.) As in too many cases – the name sounds good . . . but. The Student Non-Discrimination Act or SONDA was introduced by Congressman Jared Polis of Colorado on January 27th. As you read through HR 4530, you can see that it is filled with false information: homosexuals students are deprived of equal educational opportunities, bullying and intimidation of homosexual, bisexual and transgender students ‘represent a distinct and especially severe problem’ and numerous social science studies have demonstrated that the discrimination against students who identify as homosexual has resulted in greater absenteeism and drop out rates name just three of the false information. Note the definition of harassment includes “acts of verbal, nonverbal, or physical aggression.” Doesn’t this infringe upon the First Amendment rights of students? If this bill passes it will give the federal government the power to withhold funding from schools which do not comply with the ‘gay is okay’ message.
2.) America’s youth are constantly told by the mainstream media and, in some cases, sex-ed classes in school that becoming involved sexually is okay because ‘everybody’s doing it’. But that is not the truth and Liberty Counsel’s Day of Purity gives students the opportunity to stand with others who have pledged to be sexually pure. Click here to listen to Diane Gramley's interview with Amber Haskew of Liberty Counsel.
3.) Last week Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, announced his support for overturning Don’t Ask Don’t Tell – the ban on permitting open homosexuals from serving in the military. But he does not have the support of other members of the Joint Chiefs. Click here for more information and some examples why allowing open homosexuals to serve would be a dangerous threat to unit cohesion and thus our national security. The Center for Military Readiness has great information that debunks all the reasons given in demanding open homosexuals be permitted to serve in the military. This should be a campaign issue for those running for US House and Senate in the upcoming Primary election!
Action Steps
1.) Ask your Congressman to vote ‘no’ on HR 4530 – the Student Non-Discrimination Act. Click here for contact information. (see number 3 before calling)
2.) Click here for more information and resources for the Day of Purity.
3.) Ask your Congressman and Senators Arlen Specter and Bob Casey, Jr. to oppose any effort to overturn Don’t Ask Don’t Tell. Click here for contact info.
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