School officials on pro-gay children's books

To Christians who complain: "Take a hike, ya intolerant, gay-hating loonies!"

To Muslims who complain: "Yes, sir! Immediately! Whatever we can do to accommodate your religious beliefs!"

Muslims' fury forces schools to shelve anti-homophobia storybooks for 5-year-olds

Two primary schools have withdrawn storybooks about same-sex relationships after objections from Muslim parents.

Up to 90 gathered at the schools to complain about the books which are aimed at pupils as young as five.

One story, titled King & King, is a fairytale about a prince who turns down three princesses before marrying one of their brothers.

Another named And Tango Makes Three features two male penguins who fall in love at a New York zoo.

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But the council has since removed the books from Easton Primary School and Bannerman Road Community School, both in Bristol.

A book and DVD titled That's a Family!, which teaches children about different family set-ups including gay or lesbian parents, has also been withdrawn.

The decision was made to enable the schools to "operate safely" after parents voiced their concerns at meetings.

Around 40 are said to have gathered at Easton to speak to staff and another 50 at Bannerman Road.

Members of the Bristol Muslim Cultural Society said parents were upset at the lack of consultation over the use of the materials.

So on the one hand, we have Christians parents who are upset that schools are forcing pro-gay indoctrination on students without their approval and on the other, we have Muslims parents who are upset that schools are forcing pro-gay indoctrination on students without their approval. So why dismiss the former but bend over backwards for the latter? Seriously! If this had been a group of Christian parents, the books would've never been removed.

UPDATE: Evan's got some great thoughts on this issue in response to an email I sent him. Thanks, Evan!