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September 27th, 2004
I saw this billboard yesterday on my drive up to Richmond. It was put up there by a group called Parents and Friends of ExGays and Gays (PFOX). They claim it’s a counter to homosexual activists’ campaigns that discriminate against “exGays” and that they are “seeking tolerance for all”.
“Homosexual activists seek total acceptance and tolerance for their decisions but they openly discriminate against ex-gays’ decisions to leave homosexuality,” said Regina Griggs, executive director of PFOX, a support group for families with loved ones dealing with homosexuality.
“Responsible families and parents seek respect and unconditional love for all of our children — homosexuals and former homosexuals,” Griggs said. “Ex-gays prove that change is possible and offer hope and answers for those who do not want to live homosexually. It is time that ex-gays got respect, honesty and equality.”
“We put up this billboard so that people will know the truth ? that you don?t have to be homosexual if you don?t want to be. We’re hoping this ad will bring about public awareness, respect and tolerance.”
Perhaps their thoughts are in the somewhat right direction - but I don’t think that billboard conveys any sense of respect or tolerance. I was completely appalled when I drove by it. Seems like a Republican, Bible Belt load of bullshit to me.
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