Patti Davis Sues Salvation Army Over Talk

[kskiska]

NEW YORK - Patti Davis, daughter of the late President Ronald Reagan (news - web sites), has filed a lawsuit charging that the Salvation Army canceled her speech planned for one of their events because she supports stem cell research.

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Fabian said officials at the religious charity recently told his clients they no longer wanted Davis as a speaker, and they would pay neither the $15,000 speaking fee nor the $7,500 cancellation fee called for by the contract.

In canceling the speech, the Salvation Army cited Davis' support for stem cell research and said the science is against its beliefs, according to court papers.

Michael Watters, an attorney for the Salvation Army, said the lawsuit was "totally without merit."

"The decision not to use Patti Davis had nothing to do with stem cell research," he said. "She sent a promo or demo and they decided it was not their cup of tea. They look for upbeat speakers."

Fabian said Davis had not intended to even speak about stem cell research. "She was going to talk about how you deal with the death of a parent," he said.

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[gumby]

1. Money, Money, Money

Isn't that what EVERYTHING in the right-wing model is all about?

[delete_bush]

2. or maybe they saw the nude pictures

of her from many years ago.

[SheWhoMustBeObeyed]

3. women's right to choose is also against their beliefs

That's why I stopped giving to Salvation Army years ago. There are so many charities that don't have some faith-based bullshit in their agendas. Second Harvest is one of my favorites.

[Voltaire99]

5. Good point - why give to right wing charities? (n/t)

[depakid]

4. Ding Ding! Don't throw money in their pots this season

or any other.

This is just their latest little stunt. You may recall that they also actively discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation....

There are far better outlets for our charity and cheer than this dubious organization.

[Sleepless In NY]

6. Why doesn't Patti's mom support her?

Feel sorry for Patti and all, but the one who could help her & all of us, her mom, is backing bush. Not too late Nancy, if you truly want stem cell research, withdraw your support from bush.