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Originally posted by Benevolent Heretic
reply to post by Annee
That is SO cool! I hope there are many more to come.
These kids are so brave.
Originally posted by sos37
Originally posted by Benevolent Heretic
reply to post by Annee
That is SO cool! I hope there are many more to come.
These kids are so brave.
Yes, they can committ sodomy like no other and be so proud of it. You know I'm right about the private prom, though. The judge has no standing to try and enforce a ruling on a private assembly.
Originally posted by Annee
Originally posted by sos37
Originally posted by Benevolent Heretic
reply to post by Annee
That is SO cool! I hope there are many more to come.
These kids are so brave.
Yes, they can committ sodomy like no other and be so proud of it. You know I'm right about the private prom, though. The judge has no standing to try and enforce a ruling on a private assembly.
Why do you keep pushing the prom? I think its pretty obvious most of us did not think a prom should be forced.
Your prejudices and fears are your problem. Thankfully acceptance of people and their rights is increasing every generation.
Originally posted by sos37
I'm talking about the privately funded prom put on by the parents in response to the school canceling their prom. I knew the judge wouldn't force the school to hold a prom. But the judge can't force the parents holding a private prom to not be discriminatory. Private funds, private property, private rules. The judge overstepped his authority when he told the parents that they had to include little Ms. lesbian to the private prom. But I think the parents know that, already.
Originally posted by sos37
Originally posted by Annee
Originally posted by sos37
Originally posted by Benevolent Heretic
reply to post by Annee
That is SO cool! I hope there are many more to come.
These kids are so brave.
Yes, they can committ sodomy like no other and be so proud of it. You know I'm right about the private prom, though. The judge has no standing to try and enforce a ruling on a private assembly.
Why do you keep pushing the prom? I think its pretty obvious most of us did not think a prom should be forced.
Your prejudices and fears are your problem. Thankfully acceptance of people and their rights is increasing every generation.
I'm talking about the privately funded prom put on by the parents in response to the school canceling their prom. I knew the judge wouldn't force the school to hold a prom. But the judge can't force the parents holding a private prom to not be discriminatory. Private funds, private property, private rules. The judge overstepped his authority when he told the parents that they had to include little Ms. lesbian to the private prom. But I think the parents know that, already.
Originally posted by sos37
The judge overstepped his authority when he told the parents that they had to include little Ms. lesbian to the private prom.
Originally posted by sos37
But I guarantee you the SC won't hear this trial. They haven't heard any such like trials in the past because they know it's a states rights issue, as well it should be.
The United States Supreme Court has "recognized that the 'vigilant protection of constitutional freedoms is nowhere more vital than in the community of American schools. '" Gay Students Org. of Univ. of NH v. Bonner.
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The United States Supreme Court has also held that "states and their agencies, such as the Defendant, cannot set-out homosexuals for special treatment, neither inclusive or [sic] exclusive." Collins v. Scottsboro City Bd. of Educ.
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The United States Supreme Court held that students may wear color patterns or styles with the intent to express a particular matter unless school officials can demonstrate the expression would "substantially interfere with the work of the school or impinge upon the rights of the other students. Tinker
Originally posted by sos37
Traditionally religious areas of the U.S. shouldn't be cast as backward people simply because a population of more tolerant people from larger cities say so.
The answer is simple - since the two lifestyles are not compatible - don't expect them to be compatible and don't force them to live amongst one another. This is how you end up with violence.
"We're in a conservative area of the country, where people tend to think we can do what we like," said Sun, who lives in New York but has traveled multiple times to Mississippi for this legal push. "This case sends a strong message that that's not going to fly anymore."
The only pending issue, Sun said, is the question of damages and the ACLU's request for attorneys' fees. An amended complaint to seek a quick resolution on this should be filed in the next 30 days, she said.
Originally posted by sos37
Well she's really won nothing.
School districts now know they can cancel the prom to work around the issue of having gay/lesbian lifestyles forced on their districts.
And here's something else: That private prom the parents organized? Constance isn't invited after all.
www.topix.net...
www.clarionledger.com...
According to yesterday's ACLU press release, an alternative "private" prom event is in the works, to be organized by select parents of her Itawamba Agricultural High School classmates, and open to all students, regardless of sexual orientation.
"All I ever wanted," Constance McMillen states in the press release, "Was for my school to treat me and my girlfriend like any other couple that wants to go to prom. Now we can all get back to things like picking out prom night outfits and thinking about corsages."
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McMillen, self-identified as a lesbian since the eighth grade, does intend to attend the parents' new and "private" prom, and has shared with the press that she's been looking forward to the Mississippi Safe Schools Coalition's Second Chance Prom (MSSC Prom), which is being held on May 8 in Tupelo.
...so they were capable of attending the prom is what you're saying?
Originally posted by Benevolent Heretic
The prom was scheduled for April 2. It hasn't happened yet. The girl was told that if she arrived separately from her date and didn't wear a tux, they could attend the prom. Sort of like trying to fool people into thinking that they weren't gay. Kind of like a kid covering his eyes in the movie theater, thinking that would make the gay monster go away. BUT, she was told, if any of the other kids became "uncomfortable" (I'm assuming if they danced together or seemed to be a couple, and someone complained), both girls would be kicked out. Because of OTHERS' discomfort.
Originally posted by technical difficulties
..so they were capable of attending the prom is what you're saying?
Originally posted by adifferentbreed
The ACLU does not fight for everyones rights, opnly those special few they deem worthy...seems the more screwed up you are the more willing they are to take your case.
Originally posted by Annee
Gee - I didn't know the ACLU only "lived" in New York.
Weird that they also found their way to SW Arizona - - to ensure after 3 years of rejections that a Gay/Straight alliance was established in the local high school.
I've always kind of been under the impression that "American Civil Liberties" - - meant everyone -- everywhere.
Some posts really make you want to say: "What the . . . "