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Old 04-30-2008, 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Chan View Post
First, I think schools should not be imposing a particular political view (in this case that of the gay rights faction) on students.

Second, free speech includes the right of people to say things that thoroughly piss everyone else off.

Third, you've tried the diplomatic approach and it didn't work; hopefully his mouth is sufficiently painful that it causes him to regret his choice of words.

While I don't agree with this Day of Silence crap and don't believe that rights or respect should be based on being part of a group (particularly part of a group that wants to promote perverse sexual proclivities; rights and respect are for individuals, not groups), I applaud you for how you handled the situation.
Schools do not impose this day. It is a day usually organized by students to recognize gay rights.

and what is wrong with a group of people that have been oppressed getting together to try and get themselves equal rights?

Back to the original post, i agree with Donkey Jote. This kind of behavior that this kid was showing must be confronted, but non-violently.
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