German home schoolers who claimed persecution NOT going to be deported

[muriel_volestrangler]

64. The whole thing is a publicity stunt by a far right Republican and Christian extremist

The family could have moved to Austria, and home-schooled, without any 'asylum' seeking - a German-speaking country next door. They could have moved to the UK, or several other EU countries, and home-schooled, if they wanted. But instead they moved to the USA so they could hook up with Michael Farris, founder of the Christian extremist Patrick Henry College, and be used by him for publicity. Just search DU for what he's been involved in - blocking ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and much more:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1014333460 "Homosexuals can’t exist at Patrick Henry College"
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x2646698 "He's an asshole exploiting the HSing community for financial gain ... Michael Farris can kiss this homeschooling mother's ass"
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021438145 "A highly influential social conservative in Virginia, Michael Farris, believes that people can contract “chronic Lyme disease” that must be treated with long-term antibiotics. The Center for Disease Control says there is no such thing as “chronic Lyme disease” and “long-term antibiotic treatment for Lyme disease has been associated with serious complications.” "
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021926622 "One of the lesser-known but extremely active opponents of the bill was homeschooling activist Michael Farris.
During an interview with Tony Perkins of the Family Research Council, he claimed that the treaty will prompt the United Nations to ‘get control’ of children with glasses or ADHD and remove them from their families. "

In 1993, Farris ran unsuccessfully for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia and was defeated by Democrat Don Beyer 54-46 percent. However, fellow Republicans George Allen and James Gilmore were elected on the same ballot as Governor and Attorney General, respectively. Farris' close connection to conservative leaders like Jerry Falwell of the former Moral Majority, Pat Robertson of the Christian Coalition and Phyllis Schlafly of the Eagle Forum, as well as his adherence to the Quiverfull movement[2][7] stirred deep-seated feelings about religion and politics. These concerns inflamed by negative ads by Beyer to portray him even more radically, likely caused alienation of enough moderate voters to cause his defeat.[8] Prominent Virginia Republicans like U.S. Senator John Warner supported Beyer.