Gay Families Plan Easter at White House

[atommom]

Three months before the annual Easter egg roll at the White House, the usually festive event is already taking on a divisive edge because of plans by gay- and lesbian-led families to turn out en masse in hopes of raising their public profile.

The Family Pride Coalition and other organizers envision the April 17 action as a celebration that will earn good will and showcase their families engaging in the annual tradition.

"It's important for our families to be seen participating in all aspects of American life," said Family Pride executive director Jennifer Chrisler.

Yet some conservatives, alerted to the plans this week, accuse gay activists of trying to "crash" an event for children and turn it into forum for ideological politicking. Some groups are discussing ways to respond.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/news/archive/2006/01/20/national/a122412S35.DTL

[terrya]

1. There was an article about this in the Chicago Tribune today.

And kudos to the Family Pride Coalition. I hope many gay and lesbian families show up for this. We're families, too. And this is a good event to show that.

[CottonBear]

2. The White House is the people's house and gay families have children too

so I simply can not see how the republicans can legally keep out gay parents with young children who want to roll Easter eggs on the lawn.