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Updated Friday, 12:55 p.m. EST
As expected, NOM's spokesbigot Kirk Cameron has declined an invitation to meet with bullied LGBT youth in New Jersey. His justification for the rejection, after the jump.
Kirk, through his manager Mark Craig, not only told Corey Bernstein of Garden State Equality's Youth Caucus that he wouldn't meet with gay youth, but also had the gall to ask the kids to watch the infamous YouTube videos showing him calling gays "unnatural" and "destructive to our civilization" instead.
Reads the rejection letter in part:
He usually flies in the day of the event and after the event is actually traveling to the next one. Because of this intense schedule, there is not time to set up extra meetings like you are suggesting. That being said I would normally just write a simple reply, "Thanks for your invitation, however Kirk's schedule will not permit," but because you have taken some time to share some of your feelings, Kirk asked me to personally thank you on his behalf for your kind invitation and is very sorry he can not attend because of the schedule that weekend. I also want to thank you for taking the time to write and share your heart in your letter.
For this reason, I want to share this thought with you, from someone who sees and works with Kirk almost everyday of the year - I promise you his goal is not one of trying to hurt people in any way, in fact it is just the opposite. He has a concern for their well being - not only now, but eternally. He goes out to share a positive message through events like this weekend and I assure you he will only be presenting a positive/ inspiring message.
I would like to suggest if you really are interested in Kirk's thoughts on the matter, you can listen online to the interviews and comments Kirk has shared where he was given ample time to communicate his heart and thoughts. I hope you can attend the event and see for yourself.
We wish you the best, Mark Craig
Manager for Kirk Cameron
Kirk is really working overtime to earn that NOM paycheck here!
(Source: Democratic Underground)
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The Youth Caucus of Garden State Equality has invited Kirk Cameron to meet with them after the NOM spokesperson's upcoming appearance in Ocean Grove, New Jersey. Though the former teen heartthrob is unlikely to accept the invitation and deviate from his "homosexuals will end civilization" talking point, the message from the LGBT youth is certainly worth checking out.
"In a kind, respectful and constructive way, we'd like to talk to you about the pain your words about being LGBT have personally caused me and other LGBT youth," wrote Corey Bernstein, 17, in a letter to Cameron. "Words casting negative judgments about LGBT people not only perpetuate prejudice in our wider society, but also hurt LGBT youth in particular. Some of your public comments about being LGBT have devastated us LGBT youth. We yearn to grow up in a world that provides us dignity and safety. That is our simple, most heartfelt dream."
Hmmm. WWJD?
(Via Joe)
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