WASHINGTON, Jun 1, 2008 (UPI via COMTEX) -- A group of U.S. advocates for
pro-abstinence sex education say they are starting a national campaign to get a
million parents on its side.
The Washington-based National Abstinence Education Association said it e-mailed
about 30,000 people last week in an effort to gain supporters and it is
preparing to send another 100,000 e-mails in coming days.
"There are powerful special interest groups who can far outspend what parents
can in terms of promoting their agenda. But we recognize that parents more than
make up for that by their determination and motivation to protect their own
children," said Valerie Huber, the group's executive director.
The e-mails mark the start of the $1 million Parents for Truth campaign, which
is aimed at getting a million parents to persuade schools to emphasize
abstinence in sex education programs, The Washington Post reported Sunday.
Advocates said the campaign is also focused on parents trying to get officials
who support their approach elected.
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