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I cross posted the following entry at leftofwa queeractivism and spokanism
And as soon as I get approval into a few other communities (like gayspokane) I am going to post it there as well. As you can see, with the help of Jesse's computer prowess, we downloaded the news segment from TiVo and then uploaded it to youtube for your sharing pleasure.
If it upsets you, PLEASE join me in writing the station at newsdesk@krem.com and letting them know how you feel! Also... its probably not totally copyright-happy that I posted their segment without permission on youtube... feel free to keep that fact hush-hush when you complain.
On 9/26/07 Krem 2 news, aired on KSKN 22 in Spokane, Washington at 10pm, aired this story(Which I uploaded to YouTube) about these posters printed by Safe Schools Coalition which were sent to every public school in the nation.
Safe Schools Coalition says that the posters promote tolerance and understanding of children/teens who feel threatened giving them information on how to stop bullying over issues including religion, parental situation and especially those who are GLBTQ.
This news story claims that the posters may be a part of a "gay agenda" and interviews "worried parents" who say that the posters are offensive and inappropriate.
PLEASE, watch the video and judge for yourself whether you thought that KREM 2's "Investigative Report" was fair or not. Also, at my personal journal you can find the transcript to print, share or quote which can be found here
Also, if you would like to share this story with others, please do. Several places I would like to post this (gayspokane comes to mind) new members need approved first... but I am cross posting this on leftofwa queeractivism and spokanism today and waiting for approval from several other LJ communities to post there as well. If you can think of anyone who would want to see what the Spokane, Wa news media has to say about the promotion of GLBTQ tolerance in public schools, please let them see this story.
For those of you who want to contact KREM in reguards to this story, you can email them at newsdesk@krem.com and in case you are wondering, here is a list of companies who advertised during the show. I must say, there were NO commercials during the actual segment, though.
Inland Imaging
Mor
Becker Buick-Pontiac-GMC
Northwest Bedding
Century 21 (Beutler & Associates)
KFC
Dodge
Sterling Savings Bank
Honda
John Cooney & Associates
Foster Farms
Toyota
Safeco Insurance
Spokane Transit
Markham Homes, Inc.
Comcast
Group Health
Pemco Insurance
Reject 67
Washington Trust Bank
If this post is inappropriate, please delete.
If this post is prefectly appropriate and you feel as angry as I do, please repost!
____________________________
EDIT posted 9/30/07 2:02AM PST
I wanted to mention that KREM 2/KSKN 22 in Spokane, Wa are CBS affiliates
and if you would like to email the investigative reporter who led the story, you can reach him at ORichards@krem.com
And as soon as I get approval into a few other communities (like gayspokane) I am going to post it there as well. As you can see, with the help of Jesse's computer prowess, we downloaded the news segment from TiVo and then uploaded it to youtube for your sharing pleasure.
If it upsets you, PLEASE join me in writing the station at newsdesk@krem.com and letting them know how you feel! Also... its probably not totally copyright-happy that I posted their segment without permission on youtube... feel free to keep that fact hush-hush when you complain.
On 9/26/07 Krem 2 news, aired on KSKN 22 in Spokane, Washington at 10pm, aired this story(Which I uploaded to YouTube) about these posters printed by Safe Schools Coalition which were sent to every public school in the nation.
Safe Schools Coalition says that the posters promote tolerance and understanding of children/teens who feel threatened giving them information on how to stop bullying over issues including religion, parental situation and especially those who are GLBTQ.
This news story claims that the posters may be a part of a "gay agenda" and interviews "worried parents" who say that the posters are offensive and inappropriate.
PLEASE, watch the video and judge for yourself whether you thought that KREM 2's "Investigative Report" was fair or not. Also, at my personal journal you can find the transcript to print, share or quote which can be found here
Also, if you would like to share this story with others, please do. Several places I would like to post this (gayspokane comes to mind) new members need approved first... but I am cross posting this on leftofwa queeractivism and spokanism today and waiting for approval from several other LJ communities to post there as well. If you can think of anyone who would want to see what the Spokane, Wa news media has to say about the promotion of GLBTQ tolerance in public schools, please let them see this story.
For those of you who want to contact KREM in reguards to this story, you can email them at newsdesk@krem.com and in case you are wondering, here is a list of companies who advertised during the show. I must say, there were NO commercials during the actual segment, though.
Inland Imaging
Mor
Becker Buick-Pontiac-GMC
Northwest Bedding
Century 21 (Beutler & Associates)
KFC
Dodge
Sterling Savings Bank
Honda
John Cooney & Associates
Foster Farms
Toyota
Safeco Insurance
Spokane Transit
Markham Homes, Inc.
Comcast
Group Health
Pemco Insurance
Reject 67
Washington Trust Bank
If this post is inappropriate, please delete.
If this post is prefectly appropriate and you feel as angry as I do, please repost!
____________________________
EDIT posted 9/30/07 2:02AM PST
I wanted to mention that KREM 2/KSKN 22 in Spokane, Wa are CBS affiliates
and if you would like to email the investigative reporter who led the story, you can reach him at ORichards@krem.com