For some years I've heard NAMBLA mentioned in passing--mostly in jokes and The Onion (I think "Hanson Sweeps NAMBLA Awards" was a headline once). But I've rarely heard much about them in more serious discussion.
A bit from their mission statement (from their website
http://216.220.97.17)
"NAMBLA's goal is to end the extreme oppression of men and boys in mutually consensual relationships"
"NAMBLA calls for the empowerment of youth in all areas, not just the sexual. We support greater economic, political and social opportunities for young people and denounce the rampant ageism that segregates and isolates them in fear and mistrust. We believe sexual feelings are a positive life force. We support the rights of youth as well as adults to choose the partners with whom they wish to share and enjoy their bodies."
Freaky. Anybody know anything about them?
(I'm posting this here, despite the rather obvious lack of 'event', rather than General Discussion because of the topic matter.)