Postcards From Buster lesbians honored as a Family of Courage
The Family Pride Coalition is honoring Gillian Pieper and Karen Pike with its fourth annual "Families of Courage" award. The Pieper/Pikes featured in the "Postcards From Buster" episode that ignited a national debate after U.S. Education Secretary Margaret Spellings denounced the program saying that "Many parents would not want their young children exposed to the lifestyles portrayed in the episode." Pieper and Pike said, "We are deeply touched by this award ... As parents, we feel fairly humble about such an honor because we simply did what any mother would deem necessary. When bullies come knocking, you stand up for your child's safety and rights. We acted on instinct. The real courage lies in our children who stood up along side us and fought for their family's right to be seen and loved by America."
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