Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom followed through on his threats to
fine the Temecula Valley Unified School District (TVUSD), launching his
next culture war attack against conservative board members who rejected
state-endorsed textbooks that mention gay rights activist Harvey Milk.

"The three political activists on the school board have yet again proven
they are more interested in breaking the law than doing their jobs of
educating students � so the state will do their job for them," Newsom said
Wednesday in a statement.

"California will ensure students in Temecula begin the school year with
access to materials reviewed by parents and recommended by teachers across
the district. After we deliver the textbooks into the hands of students
and their parents, the state will deliver the bill � along with a $1.5
million fine � to the school board for its decision to willfully violate
the law, subvert the will of parents, and force children to use an out-of-
print textbook from 17 years ago."

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The $1.5 million fine will cover the cost to ship the materials to the
district, a fine Newsom warned would follow if board members insisted on
withholding their approval.

In a video on July 13, the prominent Democrat said the state would be
"stepping in" to ensure the district's students received the same
materials as those belonging to other California schools. Along with the
threat, he blasted board members as "extremist[s]" for holding the line.

"We�re going to purchase the book for these students � the same one that
hundreds of thousands of kids are already using. If these extremist school
board members won�t do their job, we will � and fine them for their
incompetence," he said.

Following Newsom's remarks, board members stuck to their guns and struck
down the content with a 3-2 majority rejection on Tuesday.

The Wednesday statement from Newsom's office hammered the board for
subjecting students to outdated materials � namely a textbook published in
2006. In previous language, he accused the board of "censoring" the book.

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In a statement previously sent to Fox News Digital, Dr. Joseph Komrosky,
the president of the TVUSD Board of Education, fired back at Newsom's
claims, insisting that the board did not ban the book, but instead chose
not to adopt the new state-recommended material.

"It is unfortunate that Governor Newsom and others have seized upon an
action by the Temecula Valley Unified School expressly authorized by the
California Legislature and mischaracterized not only what has occurred,
but why," he said in part, reiterating that he did not speak on behalf of
the entire board.

Komrosky previously garnered attention from the governor after labeling
Milk as a "pedophile." Newsom responded by tweeting, "An offensive
statement from an ignorant person. This isn�t Texas or Florida. In the
Golden State, our kids have the freedom to learn. Congrats Mr. Komrosky
you have our attention. Stay tuned."

"It was never my intention to insult anyone, as it is always my intention
to lead with civility. My word choice is based upon facts represented by
Mr. Milk, and I don�t believe those facts are a good example for our
children to learn about in elementary school," Komrosky said in response
to the tweet.

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million-rejecting-textbook-gay-rights-activist

Harvey Milk was not a hero. He was a sexual predator, a pedophile and a
liar.

In a favorable biography of Milk titled �The Mayor of Castro Street,�
author Randy Shilts wrote about Milk�s numerous relationships with teenage
boys and that Milk also advocated having multiple sexual relationships at
one time.

For years, Milk publicly claimed that he had been dishonorably discharged
from the military for being gay.

He later admitted his lie, but felt his lie was justified. As Shilts
wrote: �He had not suffered this disgrace, he told a later campaign
manager, but he knew the story would make good copy. If anyone said
something to Harvey about his fondness for such stunts, he would gesture
wildly as he launched into a lecture. �Symbols, symbols, symbols,� he
insisted. Sure, he had not been kicked out of the military� The point of
the story was to let people know that service people routinely do get
kicked out.

�Besides, he once confided, �Maybe people will read it, feel sorry for me,
and then vote for me.� �

California�s Assembly just this week passed SB 572, establishing May 22 as
Harvey Milk Day in California schools. The text of SB 572 states that �On
Harvey Milk Day, exercises remembering the life of Harvey Milk,
recognizing his accomplishments, and familiarizing pupils with the
contributions he made to this state� shall be conducted; specifically,
�all public schools and educational institutions are encouraged to observe
� and � conduct suitable commemorative exercises.�

Is Harvey Milk the kind of person we want our children to learn about in
school? Do we want children to be taught that adult-child homosexual sex
is OK?

Do we want our children to be taught that telling a public lie is OK if it
gets you what you want? I for one do not want my children learning about
this dishonorable man (and his lifestyle) at school.

During the next sox weeks, Gov. Schwarzenegger will either sign this bill
into law, or veto this horrible bill. For the sake of California�s
children, please contact the governor and let him know that Harvey Milk
Gay Day is not needed or wanted in the schools.

Alicia Riley

Vacaville

https://www.thereporter.com/2009/09/13/seeking-governors-veto/