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The below text was found at http://family.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/fami ... aqid=17669 Their are links to more of Dr. Dobsin's opynons on SPM at that page.
Why is Dr. Dobson objecting to a video featuring characters such as SpongeBob?
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Why is Dr. Dobson objecting to the distribution of a video featuring such popular children's characters as SpongeBob SquarePants?
Answer
Note: The most up-to-date information on this subject is at the bottom of the answer.
From the outset, let's be clear that this issue is not about objections to any specific cartoon characters. Instead, Dr. Dobson is concerned that these popular animated personalities are being exploited by an organization that's determined to promote the acceptance of homosexuality among our nation's youth.
We applaud the ideal of championing to children the value and dignity of every human life as well as respect for our differences. What we vehemently object to is using these beloved characters to help advance an agenda that's beyond the comprehension of 6 and 7-year-old children, not to mention morally offensive to millions of moms and dads.
The video in question is slated to be distributed to 61,000 public and private elementary schools throughout the United States. Where it is shown, schoolchildren will be left with the impression that their teachers are offering their endorsement of the values and agenda associated with the video's sponsor. While some of the goals associated with this organization are noble in nature, their inclusion of the reference to "sexual identity" within their "tolerance pledge" is not only unnecessary, but it crosses a moral line.
We believe that it is the privilege of parents to decide how, when and where it is appropriate to introduce their children to these types of sensitive issues. The distribution of this video trumps the authority of mothers and fathers and leaves it in the hands of strangers whose standards may very well be different than the children they teach.
By calling to light this video and its affiliation with this larger organization, we are attempting to do for parents what their busy lives often prevent them from doing themselves--connecting the dots.
Why is Dr. Dobson objecting to a video featuring characters such as SpongeBob?
Question
Why is Dr. Dobson objecting to the distribution of a video featuring such popular children's characters as SpongeBob SquarePants?
Answer
Note: The most up-to-date information on this subject is at the bottom of the answer.
From the outset, let's be clear that this issue is not about objections to any specific cartoon characters. Instead, Dr. Dobson is concerned that these popular animated personalities are being exploited by an organization that's determined to promote the acceptance of homosexuality among our nation's youth.
We applaud the ideal of championing to children the value and dignity of every human life as well as respect for our differences. What we vehemently object to is using these beloved characters to help advance an agenda that's beyond the comprehension of 6 and 7-year-old children, not to mention morally offensive to millions of moms and dads.
The video in question is slated to be distributed to 61,000 public and private elementary schools throughout the United States. Where it is shown, schoolchildren will be left with the impression that their teachers are offering their endorsement of the values and agenda associated with the video's sponsor. While some of the goals associated with this organization are noble in nature, their inclusion of the reference to "sexual identity" within their "tolerance pledge" is not only unnecessary, but it crosses a moral line.
We believe that it is the privilege of parents to decide how, when and where it is appropriate to introduce their children to these types of sensitive issues. The distribution of this video trumps the authority of mothers and fathers and leaves it in the hands of strangers whose standards may very well be different than the children they teach.
By calling to light this video and its affiliation with this larger organization, we are attempting to do for parents what their busy lives often prevent them from doing themselves--connecting the dots.
I can see why that would be. Truth be told, it's one of the few current cartoons I can tolerate.mr. mellow wrote:I dunno you just seem like the type of kid who would look down on cartoons and not like little sponges running around and yelling.Jonathan wrote:heh, why's that?mr. mellow wrote:to be honest I find that very surprizing to here that from you John.Jonathan wrote:I find him absolutely halirious, or at least used to. I used to watch a lot more before, not so much now. Don't mind him though.
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Now, I'm not sure what the point was you were trying to convey, but I wanted to point out that paragraph just to make it clear that it's not Spongebob that Dr. Dobson is opposed to. I followed this story closely when it happened (and the media's shameful twisting of Dr. Dobson's words) and know the facts.FOTF (also posted in Nate's post) wrote:From the outset, let's be clear that this issue is not about objections to any specific cartoon characters. Instead, Dr. Dobson is concerned that these popular animated personalities are being exploited by an organization that's determined to promote the acceptance of homosexuality among our nation's youth.
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Some people think he's awesome. Others think he's horrible. What about you?
Some people think he's awesome. Others think he's horrible. What about you?
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I used to be here.... but now I'm probably not.... so yeah
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Believe it or not, I actually used to watch Spongebob to make my brain stop thinking after doing too much math. >_>
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Never watched it and don't really care to.
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Never, until recently, did I realize how many sexual inuendoes that shows contains...
It's rediculous.
It's rediculous.
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Who cares if it turns are kids brains to mush, ITS FUNNY
Also when I was little I wasn't allwoed to watch it, till like I was 10. Then I really didn't care till I was 15.
Also when I was little I wasn't allwoed to watch it, till like I was 10. Then I really didn't care till I was 15.
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I've never seen it, and I really don't want to. I wasn't allowed when I was younger (actually I wasn't allowed to watch most TV shows, but anyways) and I have absolutely no interest in it now.