Aug 29


Hit ‘em in the wallet

by Terry 29 August 2006


From Warren Ellis can see what you are doing:

Jhayne Holmes says this:

What with the Washington State Supreme Court handing down its anti-gay-marriage decision several weeks ago and the ever-hearing more about attacks on reproductive rights down south, I’m feeling that the States is tripping a bit too merrily down the Handmaid’s path.

This week, I found a way to strike back.

Focus on the Family, the horrid anti-gay evangelical church based in Colorado Springs that wields too much power for anyone’s good, has a store on their website that will give you books, CDs, and DVDs absolutely free of charge. Usually people pay for their items by donation, raising millions of dollars to help Focus on the Family produce more hate-propaganda featuring “experts” on homosexuality who claim it’s a curable “sickness”. (They’re practically defined by their book A Parent’s Guide to Preventing Homosexuality. Course, there’s no mention of having less kids, which is the only proven method. No, no, you shouldn’t use birth control, that would be wrong. They need more worshippers, how dare you prevent god’s will.)

It’s a little bit time-consuming, but not enough to deter me. (Nor should it you). The chance to take money out of their pockets is too useful, not to mention satisfying.

Follow the link to find out how to do it in 10 easy steps.

5 Comments

5 Responses to “Hit ‘em in the wallet”

  1. Laura Moncur on August 29th, 2006 11:08 am

    I know this is a way to take money out of the pockets of people who promote hate, but it seems a negative way to do it. Plus, all their stuff is Christian and propaganda. I don’t want those lies in my house.  (Quote)

  2. Terry on August 29th, 2006 7:10 pm

    I can see your point, Laura – it’s just nibbling away at them when I wish there were a better method of confrontation.  (Quote)

  3. Todd on September 2nd, 2006 1:50 am

    Seems they’ve figured the neat trick out unfortunately, I get the following…

    Total of Resource Request = US $ 93.00

    Amount you’ve chosen to give = US $ 0.00

    We are unable to process your request online as the amount you’ve chosen is less than the suggested donation. We may be able to complete your request, but you must first contact us directly at (800) A-FAMILY (232-6459) in order for us to assist you.

    If you wish, you may return to the previous screen and specify a different donation amount for these resources. Thank you.  (Quote)

  4. Terry on September 3rd, 2006 10:28 am

    Thanks for the heads-up, Todd. So much for that idea.  (Quote)

  5. jrock on November 22nd, 2006 9:55 pm

    In order for them to remain a nonprofit organization they must allow donations under the requested… and I don’t believe the call us for help cuts it… non profit organizations arn’t allowed to force a donation. If you really want to inflict some pain I’d recomend checking the laws regarding nonprofit organizations in both your state and the state these people are based out of. Its possible, depending on laws, you could inflict a world of legal hurt. Watch there “just” god protect them.  (Quote)

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