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This just has me steamed. As an avid baseball fan (Go Rockies!), the last thing I'd want to see is a bunch of agenda-driven homers mocking Jesus and America. 
Not even baseball safe from 'gay' promotions
By Bob Unruh
© 2007 WorldNetDaily.com
Not even an afternoon at a baseball game apparently is going to be safe for parents who want to protect their children from advocates for homosexuality, with the San Diego Padres' confirmation their July 8 game will simultaneously offer free caps to attract children, and a formal recognition of the area's homosexual organization.
"San Diego Pride supporters and volunteers will be recognized for organizing the group event with a scoreboard welcome and the Gay Men's Chorus of San Diego will sing the National Anthem," the Major League Baseball team has announced on its website.
"This action by the San Diego Padres management has greatly tarnished their record as being a family friendly organization. They have truly offended the moral and religious sensibilities of literally thousands of fans. I will never look at the Padres the same way that I have over the past 40 plus years here in San Diego, enjoying its image as being pro family. It is really sad," said Phil Magnan, the director for Biblical Family Advocates.
Team spokesman Tim Haskins told WND that the team really didn't do anything – it was just a block purchase of tickets by a customer, in this case a "gay" organization, like any other bulk purchase.
And he said the fact that such an event coincides with a children's promotion offered by the team was a choice by the homosexual organization, since it's been the team's tradition to have children's events on Sundays.
But the team's website promotes the "Pride" game, offering tickets at a "discounted price" for those who punch in a code.
At the same time, the team is offering prizes for any children who come. "All kids 14 or younger will receive a Padres Floppy Cap presented by Union Bank of California and brought to you by Magic 92.5. This year's floppy cap for kids features silhouettes of the Swinging Friar," the website said.
Magnan said the team's promotion was a great disappointment.
"Can families any longer find a wholesome venue for their children?" he asked. "Why does the management of the San Diego Padres feel the need to cater to those who are engaged in perverted and immoral lifestyles? I have also been told that many people who have called or written the Padres have been disregarded and not taken seriously. I urge more fans and families to call the Padres and let them know who you feel about your children being visually assaulted by those who have little regard for decency.・
"You can reach the Padres with their own email form," he said.
James Hartline, who publishes the The James Hartline Report and addresses issues involving homosexuality, said his objections to the promotions will take shape in a protest at the game, where he's expecting several hundred fans to participate.
He's also confirmed that a team of concessions workers plans to walk off their jobs then, even though it will cost them hundreds of dollars in income, to protest the team's plans.
Hartline reported that Set Free Ministries partners with the Canning Hunger Organization to contract with ARAMARK to provide labor for concession stands at Petco Park, home of the Padres.
Nearby five dozen workers from that company and another one have announced plans to walk off the job on July 8 in protest of the "gay" event. Ministries development director J.D. Loveland said he and his workers were angry and frustrated that the "radical homosexual event" was being held on the same day the team already had planned a children's giveaway.
"We asked our men and women if they would be willing to bring their kids to Petco Park if they knew that their kids would be exposed to the San Diego Gay Pride event. Every single one of our clients said they would not. The vote was unanimous to walk off of the job on July 8th rather than be a part of the gay pride event at the stadium," explained Loveland.
WND has reported in the past that when a "Gay Day" was planned at the Ballpark in Arlington, home of the Texas Rangers, a protest group opposed it, and later declared victory because only 200 tickets were purchased by homosexuals for the event.
By Bob Unruh
© 2007 WorldNetDaily.com
Not even an afternoon at a baseball game apparently is going to be safe for parents who want to protect their children from advocates for homosexuality, with the San Diego Padres' confirmation their July 8 game will simultaneously offer free caps to attract children, and a formal recognition of the area's homosexual organization.
"San Diego Pride supporters and volunteers will be recognized for organizing the group event with a scoreboard welcome and the Gay Men's Chorus of San Diego will sing the National Anthem," the Major League Baseball team has announced on its website.
"This action by the San Diego Padres management has greatly tarnished their record as being a family friendly organization. They have truly offended the moral and religious sensibilities of literally thousands of fans. I will never look at the Padres the same way that I have over the past 40 plus years here in San Diego, enjoying its image as being pro family. It is really sad," said Phil Magnan, the director for Biblical Family Advocates.
Team spokesman Tim Haskins told WND that the team really didn't do anything – it was just a block purchase of tickets by a customer, in this case a "gay" organization, like any other bulk purchase.
And he said the fact that such an event coincides with a children's promotion offered by the team was a choice by the homosexual organization, since it's been the team's tradition to have children's events on Sundays.
But the team's website promotes the "Pride" game, offering tickets at a "discounted price" for those who punch in a code.
At the same time, the team is offering prizes for any children who come. "All kids 14 or younger will receive a Padres Floppy Cap presented by Union Bank of California and brought to you by Magic 92.5. This year's floppy cap for kids features silhouettes of the Swinging Friar," the website said.
Magnan said the team's promotion was a great disappointment.
"Can families any longer find a wholesome venue for their children?" he asked. "Why does the management of the San Diego Padres feel the need to cater to those who are engaged in perverted and immoral lifestyles? I have also been told that many people who have called or written the Padres have been disregarded and not taken seriously. I urge more fans and families to call the Padres and let them know who you feel about your children being visually assaulted by those who have little regard for decency.・
"You can reach the Padres with their own email form," he said.
James Hartline, who publishes the The James Hartline Report and addresses issues involving homosexuality, said his objections to the promotions will take shape in a protest at the game, where he's expecting several hundred fans to participate.
He's also confirmed that a team of concessions workers plans to walk off their jobs then, even though it will cost them hundreds of dollars in income, to protest the team's plans.
Hartline reported that Set Free Ministries partners with the Canning Hunger Organization to contract with ARAMARK to provide labor for concession stands at Petco Park, home of the Padres.
Nearby five dozen workers from that company and another one have announced plans to walk off the job on July 8 in protest of the "gay" event. Ministries development director J.D. Loveland said he and his workers were angry and frustrated that the "radical homosexual event" was being held on the same day the team already had planned a children's giveaway.
"We asked our men and women if they would be willing to bring their kids to Petco Park if they knew that their kids would be exposed to the San Diego Gay Pride event. Every single one of our clients said they would not. The vote was unanimous to walk off of the job on July 8th rather than be a part of the gay pride event at the stadium," explained Loveland.
WND has reported in the past that when a "Gay Day" was planned at the Ballpark in Arlington, home of the Texas Rangers, a protest group opposed it, and later declared victory because only 200 tickets were purchased by homosexuals for the event.
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