Excerpts from “State education chief pushes ‘gay’ pornfest” By By Bob Unruh, WorldNetDaily.com – June 21, 2007 California Supt. of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell, under whose supervision hundreds of thousands of children are being educated, has used his state position and taxpayer-funded stationery to praise a “gay” pride event that has been used in the past to expose children to sexually explicit activities. … O’Connell’s letter to Mike Karim, of the San Diego LGBT Pride, notes that it is “with great pleasure that I offer my support for the 2007 celebration of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Awareness Festival. I am truly honored to recognize an endeavor that promotes equality and respect in our communities.” He added thanks for the group’s “efforts to celebrate diversity and a sense of humanity among individuals while encouraging them to value each other’s rights and privileges as members of society.” … [James Hartline, a pro-family activist in California,] said the “gay” pride event in question features sadomasochism, triple-X rated pornography and nearly nude men. … Hartline noted the San Diego “Gay” Pride event already has experienced a number of controversies. In 2005, it was learned the group had hired sex offenders to work with various events, including a registered pedophile who was working in the event’s “Children’s Garden.” … “O’Connor’s letter includes a shocking display of disrespect for families who are doing everything possible to protect their children from child molesters, the pornography industry, and sexually transmitted diseases,” Hartline said. < end of excerpts from article > Read the entire news article here: http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/printer-friendly.asp?ARTICLE_ID=56293