I just stumbled upon a news article (link no longer available) while eating my lunch about the stink over the Marine’s Toys for Tots not accepting a donation of 4000 new-testament sound-byte spewing plastic Jesus dolls.

I’ll betcha a blowjob that the well organized evangelical influence and intimidation machine is already sending nastygrams to Toys For Tots.

I don’t know if I’m just subconsciously picking up on the cultural and karmic lash back that’s underway against the “Christian Right”… – but I felt COMPELLED to take a moment and pen a supportive note to the organization.

Yeah -it’s contrary to that “aww-who the hell cares – just ignore them and the freaks will go away” mentality I *like* to pretend to project.

I dunno – It just occurred to me that if these fundie groups have armies of volunteers that do nothing but write angry, righteously disapproving letters to radio stations, organizations, etc. – I think it’s *our* job as rational moderate humanists to chime in occasionally too..

or…maybe I just got a shit disturbing hair up my ass this afternoon…

so – if you’re in my headspace – take 10 seconds and drop a note to questions@TFTToyExpress.com and let them know their public stand for religious neutrality is appreciated.

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Dear TFT:

Because I know you will (or are) receiving a deluge of email from angry evangelical Christians:

I just read the CNN story about your organization’s recent turn down of 4,000 one-foot tall Jesus dolls – and APPLAUD your decision. *for all of the RATIONAL reasons you cited in the interview.

This sort of enlightened sensitivity seems to be in short supply these days.

Thank you for your hard work and making the HOLIDAY SEASON a little more special for ALL Children in need…

oorah!

Jim Corbett
St. Louis, MO

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