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Quebec pledges $7 million to combat ‘negative attitudes’ against homosexuality

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QUEBEC, October 19, 2011  – The Quebec government ’s all-out campaign to normalize homosexuality, labeled a “war” on traditional morality by pro-family critics, is going full-steam ahead with their announcement this week that they will disburse $400,000 to homosexual activist groups. All told, the gov Image via Wikipedia ernment says it intends to distribute $3.6 million to these groups over the next five years. The funding, part of $7 million the government has allocated towards the “anti-homophobia” campaign, is available to groups dedicated to combating “ homophobic attitudes and behavior.”  They are eligible for up to $50,000 for projects lasting two years, and must apply by December 1st. “The actions of these organizations have a positive and concrete impact on the general public and thus for the social equality of lesbians, gay, bisexual, transsexual and the transgendered,” said Minister of Justice Jean-Ma Image via Wikipedia rc Fournier on Sunday.  “To increase their budget i