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On Nov. 8, Focus on the Family will be inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame, a move that has sparked outrage among gay and lesbian activists who denounce its founder, James Dobson, for a “long record of extremism” and “bigotry, hatred, intolerance” toward LGBT people. A right-wing religious broadcaster, Dobson’s “Focus on the Family” radio show is broadcast on 3,000 stations nationwide.
The Dump Dobson coalition has purchased a full-page ad in the Chicago Tribune this Friday and will hold a press conference on Thursday. The ad quotes Dobson, who in 2004, claimed “homosexuals are not monogamous. They want to destroy the institution of marriage” and “destroy the earth.”
The group’s ad urges Hall of Fame CEO Bruce DuMont to rescind the honor or face a protest at the induction ceremony, which will take place in a Chicago hotel. On its website the Radio Hall of Fame addresses the controversy, writing that a “broadcaster’s political, social or religious views never are considered when deciding to include or exclude a candidate.”
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Comment posted November 9, 2008 @ 8:41 am
Why is it that the gay and lesbian movement has single out Mr. Dobson and Focus on the Family for its contribution on behalf of Californians that stood opposed to them. Is it not the SAME anger and hate they say has been supposedly shown to them that they are mustering against their adversaries. Dr. Dobson didn’t spend his money or Focus on the Family’s money, he spent MY money, my donation. I support him and the people in California that prayed and voted their will. EVERYONE, straight, gay, lesbian, transgender ALL HAD THE SAME RIGHT TO VOTE. Somehow that is getting lost in the whole discussion. WE ARE A DEMOCROCY AND THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN. I for one do not agree with every elected official or law that is passed. I do believe that if put to vote and passed then the will of the people has been carried out. I can understand the feeling of defeat; I feel it everyday in the struggle to provide for my family. In the Prop 8 battle MILLIONS of dollars were spent on BOTH SIDES!!! To say that because one person or organization spent $800,000 on one side of the issue, what about the MILLIONS spent to oppose prop 8? What about Robert Wilson, David Bohnett, David Maltz, the California Teacher Union? They all gave far MORE than Dr. Dobson and FotF. What about the Knights of Columbus? They were on the same side as Dr. Dobson and FotF and gave MORE! Stop spreading the same hate you are supposedly fighting against. This country was founded by Christians and our founding fathers felt it so important for the health of our country that they based our HIGHEST law, the Constitution, on scriptural beliefs. Praise God and the people have spoken His will and theirs.
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