Two weeks ago, a the Family Research Council, along with MassResistance (both hate groups), released a video attacking the Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network (GLSEN) for distributing to minors the “Little Black Book,” a safe sex guide geared toward adults that GLSEN had nothing to do with. GLSEN responded with a cease-and-desist letter for the false and defamatory statements. Well, FRC has arguably complied, but not with any apology. The group dubbed the old video with a music soundtrack and instructed viewers to click through to an “updated video.” The new video still pairs GLSEN with the pamphlet, but clarifies that GLSEN did not approve of its distribution. To compensate, FRC head Tony Perkins rehashes several other long-since-debunked attacks against GLSEN, such as “Fistgate.” Watch:
GLSEN advocates for young LGBT people to find affirmation and understanding in their identities in resistance to a violent bullying culture in our schools. These groups’ attacks against GLSEN, combined with their smears of the “It Gets Better” project, are nothing short of a pro-bullying campaign. (HT: Holy Bullies and Headless Monsters.)
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