American Girl

BigV · 10-17-2005, 08:05 PM

They make dolls. Expensive, customizable, conservative dollies. They're cute in that Stepford Wives kind of way. But they're anathema to the Mississippi-based American Family Association and the Chicago-based Pro-Life Action League.

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"Let American Girl know they are making a terrible mistake," AFA chairman Don Wildmon said in a statement.

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"Parents need to know that this effort to promote self-esteem among girls is not as innocent as it seems," Executive directory Ann Scheidler said. "While Girls Inc. has some good programs, they also support abortion, oppose abstinence-only education for girls, and condone lesbianism."

So, because this toy brand, strongly associated with girls supports an organization dedicated to girls, and their welfare, these groups are calling to shun, to boycott their products. How close minded can you get?! The Girls, Inc. promotion is to sell bracelets that say "I Can". I guess they're saying to their girls "No, you can't."

Get the story here.

10-17-2005, 09:00 PM

Well, we certainly wouldn't want to give young girls the idea that lesbians are human beings, too. And God forbid they be given the right of choice over what they do with their own bodies. Science? Leadership skills? Teach 'em to hate and marry them off at 16 and keep them barefoot and pregnant. Its the Muslim, I mean Christian way.

BigV · 10-17-2005, 09:16 PM

Hey. Don't get me started.

ashke · 10-17-2005, 10:56 PM

What the..?

I may not be American but I grew up with this! I read the books! I love the wholesome, strong girls they have! How dare they attack Girls Inc! Outrageous!

And not for any good reason either. What's wrong with these people?

footfootfoot · 10-17-2005, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BigV

Hey. Don't get me started.

Don't get yourself started

richlevy · 10-17-2005, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ashke

What the..?

I may not be American but I grew up with this! I read the books! I love the wholesome, strong girls they have! How dare they attack Girls Inc! Outrageous!

And not for any good reason either. What's wrong with these people?

C'mon these are the same people who don't know the difference between a 'magic bag' and a purse and who think they can determine the sexual orientation of sexless furry creatures.

darclauz · 10-17-2005, 11:53 PM

okay. sexless furry creatures? are we talking about congressmen here?

10-18-2005, 04:02 AM

stuffed animals?

Sundae · 10-18-2005, 08:35 AM

Teletubbies. Politicians certainly aren't sexless!

xoxoxoBruce · 10-19-2005, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ashke

What the..?

I may not be American but I grew up with this! I read the books! I love the wholesome, strong girls they have! How dare they attack Girls Inc! Outrageous!

And not for any good reason either. What's wrong with these people?

Well, from the "American family" link;

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The president of Answers in Genesis feels it is necessary to point out that intelligent design is not a Christian movement -- and Christians need to be aware of that, he says.

These people are liars and conjurers too.

ashke · 10-19-2005, 03:25 AM

Still, what I like about the American Girls stuff was their stories about the girls, not their line about evolution.

xoxoxoBruce · 10-19-2005, 03:40 AM

No, no. American Family not American Girl, was what I was quoting.

ashke · 10-19-2005, 03:47 AM

OH... ^_^;;; Pardon my lumping names with "American" in it all together.

10-17-2005, 09:00 PM	#2
marichiko Guest Posts: n/a	Well, we certainly wouldn't want to give young girls the idea that lesbians are human beings, too. And God forbid they be given the right of choice over what they do with their own bodies. Science? Leadership skills? Teach 'em to hate and marry them off at 16 and keep them barefoot and pregnant. Its the Muslim, I mean Christian way. Last edited by marichiko; 10-17-2005 at 10:01 PM.

10-17-2005, 09:16 PM	#3
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	Hey. Don't get me started. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

10-17-2005, 11:53 PM	#7
darclauz Breathing into a paper bag Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 334	okay. sexless furry creatures? are we talking about congressmen here? __________________ Taking up smoking to lose weight.

10-19-2005, 03:40 AM	#12
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	No, no. American Family not American Girl, was what I was quoting. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

10-17-2005, 10:56 PM	#4
ashke Don't look at me! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 288	What the..? I may not be American but I grew up with this! I read the books! I love the wholesome, strong girls they have! How dare they attack Girls Inc! Outrageous! And not for any good reason either. What's wrong with these people?

10-18-2005, 04:02 AM	#8
marichiko Guest Posts: n/a	stuffed animals?

10-18-2005, 08:35 AM	#9
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Teletubbies. Politicians certainly aren't sexless!

10-19-2005, 03:25 AM	#11
ashke Don't look at me! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 288	Still, what I like about the American Girls stuff was their stories about the girls, not their line about evolution.

10-19-2005, 03:47 AM	#13
ashke Don't look at me! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 288	OH... ^_^;;; Pardon my lumping names with "American" in it all together.

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