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December 11, 2005
Code Pink: Transform America into a nation of pansies
I've been out of the loop since Thursday night, so this may be old news. Code Pink, a band of very ugly women who happen to hate President Bush, is recommending parents avoid "war toys" this Christmas:
Every holiday season manufactures prey on our children with pro-war propaganda disguised as innocent toys. Don't let your child be a victim of G.I. Joe! As you're out buying holiday gifts, make a point this year to show little ones that war is not game. Set an example for the children in your life and use the opportunity to teach them non-violence.
CP also urges followers to vandalize:
Place "surgeon general-type" warning labels on war toys in the stores. Simple mailing labels that you can print off at home are perfect for this action. Use the samples below or get creative and design your own.
They also provide downloadable .pdfs of labels:
So much to say. But I enjoyed this email on the topic, from a colleague of mine:
I do not buy my son "war toys." I do buy my son real guns and knives. He has a Red Ryder BB gun, a .22 Marlin rifle, a H&R 20 gauge single-shot shotgun, 3 Swiss Army knives, and a Leatherman tool. I think I'm getting him another clip-knife this year. He hasn't shot or stabbed anybody yet.
Posted by bill at December 11, 2005 03:52 PM
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