Alaska: Controversy escalates over ‘Day of Silence’
Students from at least one Fairbanks high school, West Valley, will be participating in the “Day of Silence,” an event sponsored by the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network. The national event is scheduled for April 25 . . .
But an e-newsletter sent out by The Alaska Family Council states the organization has received concerns that Day of Silence is portraying people who oppose homosexuality as “hate-filled bigots.” The Family Council recommends keeping children out of schools that day if the school has confirmed they are allowing a Day of Silence to happen on their campus.
The Family Council also advocates an alternative event, “Day of Truth” sponsored by the Alliance Defense Fund . . .