A homophobic letter attacking State Rep. Dan Larson in Bloomington’s Senate District 63 is being left on residents doorsteps. Signed by an anonymous “Ken J,” the letter criticizes Larson, and tells the reader to vote for the Republican candidate because “your children are at stake.” The letter urges readers to visit the Minnesota Family Council for more information.

The letter attacks homosexuals, and uses fear-based language. The letter says: “Three years ago, I met a man and a woman at our State Capitol who were promoting same-sex marriage. During our conversation, they very candidly told me of their objectives…Their number one objective was to; eliminate all protection given to children. They want to make your children subject to them, not you…Children would suffer the most…Schools would have to teach that sodomy is normal. HIV and AIDS among school children would rise dramatically. (Virtually all homosexual men are HIV infected.)”

The letter close with: “If you consider yourself a Republican be sure to vote. If you consider yourself a Democrat, this year you need to vote for your Republican candidate. Your children are at stake.”

The two page letter contains many falsehoods, and blatant attacks on the GLBT community and on Democrats. You can read the full letter here (PDF).

Larson’s opponent knew nothing about the letter, and expressed some disappointment. “I’m really surprised. We just said in a debate…that we have pretty much stayed above the negative campaigning and focused in on the issues. Both of us agree that that’s the way it should be done.”

Tom Prichard of the Minnesota Family Council also was not aware of the letter that contained his organization’s name, and added “We would generally disavow something like that. We don’t condone it.”

Bloomington resident, Adam Gamradt received the letter and would like to invite the writer to get to know his neighbors: “I ask that Ken J. contact me at anytime. I would welcome the chance to invite him or her to our neighborhood gathering.”