Abigail Garner
Apr 11th, 2006
Apr 11th, 2006
The Spin on the Egg Roll
Check out this stark contrast of coverage for the same upcoming event.
From Gay.com: Let’s roll: Jennifer Chrisler gets ready for a White House Easter by Tom Musbach
From LifeSiteNews.com: Homosexual Activists Vow to Spoil Children’s Easter Egg Hunt at Whitehouse by Gudrun Schultz
It’s kind of like a Choose-Your-Own-Adventure for media consumers.
If you decide homosexuals should be permitted to meet the Easter Bunny,
turn to Gay.com.
If you decide homosexuals are plotting to eat the Easter Bunny,
turn to LifeSiteNews.com.
You make me laugh!
The thing is, gay families have always been “allowed” to participate. The thing that makes me squirm is the idea that they’re going to be “showcasing” their little kids. Is that really the best idea? For the kids?
Sally, I don’t think you can assert that gay families have always been allowed to partipcpate in the White House egg roll. Consider that when the question was raised, Laura Bush felt she had to explicitly state gay families were allowed. The White House egg roll actually has an interesting history of exclusion (based on race and religion) gradually moving towards inclusion.
When you say gay families showcasing their kids makes you squirm, it sounds like the only option is for them not to go with their kids. What kind of message does that send to childen — their gay parents aren’t OK to be seen publicly? If a group of Lutherans planned to go to the egg roll, are they showcasing their children if they all wear their church t-shirt? Can’t they just be supporting their community? Are all of the straight families showcasing their kids just be going?
A minority group showing solidarity and support at a public event doesn’t threaten anyone. Gay people exist, as parents, children, friends, co-workers, etc. Why should a group’s mere existence and public appearance be viewed as a challenge? How does diversity spoil an Easter egg hunt?