November 28, 2005: I really shouldn’t read the news because it makes me nuts. But not as nuts, apparently, as the frightening yet laughable American Family Association.

They’re boycotting dolls -dolls!- because they support abortion and lesbianism. This is from CNN.

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (AP) — A Roman Catholic school is canceling a fashion show by the manufacturer of American Girl dolls and books amid conservative groups’ criticism of a girls organization that receives support from the company.

Two national groups — the Pro-Life Action League in Chicago and the American Family Association in Tupelo, Mississippi — have raised questions about the American Girl brand and its parent company, Mattel Inc., because of the company’s fund-raising for Girls Inc., formerly known as Girls Clubs of America.

The American Family Association has called Girls Inc. “a pro-abortion, pro-lesbian advocacy group.” Girls Inc., which has more than 1,500 centers across the country, says it provides a variety of programs to educate and encourage girls and does accept lesbian sexual orientation. Alexander Kopelman, director of communications, said it does not include abortion in its programming, though it does not control what leaders say if girls ask about it.

Money raised through ticket and raffle sales at the planned fashion show was to go toward a new playground and a refurbished library at St. Luke School.

“It’s a bargain we’ll just have to pass up,” wrote Frank Malloy, St. Luke pastor. “The cost is too high. Our integrity isn’t for sale.” (Note from Scott: Oh please, Mary)

American Girl spokeswoman Julie Parks said no other groups have canceled because of the issue, and the company said some groups “have chosen to misconstrue American Girl’s purely altruistic efforts.” The fashion shows include the company’s popular historic dolls being carried by girls who dress up in the same outfits.

Well, you know what I’m getting the girls on my Xmas list, right? It’s gonna be American Girl dolls all around! You should get some, too!

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