Apparently, our "tolerant and civil" discussion about the important issue of "marriage" President invited ex-gay activists to today's press conference and pow-wow. These "christian" activists represent groups which claim gays are created by Satan and advocate abusive reparative therapy treatments as a cure. From a Truth Wins Out press release:
"Washington, DC -- President George W. Bush invited an "ex-gay" leader whose organization operates a questionable youth boot camp, and equates gays with Satan, to his White House press conference in support of a Constitutional Amendment to ban gay marriage.
Alan Chambers, president of Exodus International, the nation's largest so-called "ex-gay" advocacy group, joined President Bush, conservative religious organizations and members of Congress at the White House today.
"It is unconscionable that President Bush would embrace a group that claims to 'pray away the gay'," said Wayne Besen, founder of Truth Wins Out, an organization that will combat "ex-gay" efforts. "Does President Bush endorse youth boot camps where underwear is confiscated to 'cure' people who are gay or lesbian?" asked Besen."
http://www.waynebesen.com/No wonder the Prez tried to hide all of the crazy christo-fascist leaders just outside of camera view. . .