Protest goes too far (American Doll)

[kweerwolf]

The culture police are taking aim at an unlikely target: a popular doll coveted by pre-teens called "American Girl."

Until last week, American Girl was known primarily as one of those "gotta-have" dolls at Christmas. If dolls can be wholesome (perhaps that racy Barbie will demand equal time) American Girl dolls have been prized by parents and children alike as clean-living and patriotic.

But now some on the political right are threatening a boycott of this pricey toy over the manufacturer's financial support of a youth organization.

American Girl, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc., is donating proceeds from the sale of an "I Can" wristband to Girls Inc., a national nonprofit foundation, which provides educational programs for girls. This money will aid three specific programs run by Girls Inc. nationwide: developing girls' abilities in science and math, encouraging girls' leadership skills and promoting participation in team athletics.

http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/12938653.htm

[skypilot]

1. So what's the problem?

We can't have girls getting all uppity, thinking they can do math and science and shit.

[sam sarrha]

2. the problem is that that group teaches girls to think for themselves..

no thinking allowed in the republican party if you are a woman, you might cancel out your mans vote

[davidinalameda]

3. Girls, Inc. is also affiliated with Planned Parenthood

and has nice things to say about lesbians on its website

[madrchsod]

4. we had a nice discussion yesterday

with a du mom who`s 9 yr old daughter ran into some thugs ranting about ag..some of us sent emails to the people at american girl backing them on their supporting of the "i can" foundation

[madrchsod]

5. here is the link

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=5084267
Democratic Underground - Someone told my 9yo daughter that American Girl pays for abortions.

[madrchsod]

6. here is what she said to her daughter-

i`ll put our moms against any from the other sites!
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=5093195
Update on my daughter, American Girl, and abortions

[kweerwolf]

7. That's a wonderful response, madrchsod!

I wish more kids were growing up in homes like your's. There would for sure be fewer screwed up kids brainwashed by reich-wing propaganda in the world ... and more kids who had the ability to use their own minds instead of repeating "sound bites."