He then hung up. Several of those interviewed, including Gubellini, used as a justification the argument that teenagers need someone who will listen to them, but also refused to consider other, less extreme listeners. In its article last month, Massachusetts News reported that one resident who is a mother of two, Atty. Hope Vassos, said that the sex education materials from Planned Parenthood flagrantly encourage kids to engage in sex, I am particularly disturbed to see Planned Parenthood listed, I would not want my children to receive its counsel. It s biased and the more abortions it performs, the more money it makes.
Some parents see the basic issue as one of democratic representation.
In the guise of an official expression of Wellesley s guidance to the town s youth, they believe, the card advances a political perspective that is offensive to many residents. Wakelin said commission members are appointed by the selectmen, If the commission does something not in the best interests of Wellesley youth, the selectmen have the power of persuasion to get it changed, he said.