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FreeState Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-01-09 06:43 PM
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KY High School not allowing gay students to leave class to use the restroom
http://kentuckylgbt.org/ht/display/ReleaseDetails/i/1258265

Kentucky Equality Federation has received reports that Franklin County High School Assistant Principal Karen Buzard allegedly sent an email to teachers instructing them not to allow homosexuals to leave class to use the restroom.

The email was allegedly sent after two female classmates where caught kissing in the public restroom.

In response, 15 students protested outside the school today.

My daughter was involved in a protest at Franklin County High School today for their right to use restroom," stated Michelle Sexton.

"I have been in contact with one of the parents of the children involved in the protest, and we support and encourage their constitutional right to assemble peacefully," stated Kentucky Equality Federation President Jordan Palmer. "We call on the media to investigate this issue further and shed light on the discrimination gays and lesbians face throughout the Commonwealth. Kentucky Equality Federation will also be contacting the other parents of the children involved in today's protest."

Though Superintendent Harrie Buecker stated steps are being taken to address the students' concerns, Kentucky Equality Federation is concerned they will not be addressed properly. Though not directly connected, Kentucky Equality Federation has received similar complaints in Casey, Pulaski, and Powell counties about unfair treatment of gay and lesbian students and teachers.....
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angstlessk Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-01-09 06:46 PM
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1. well, to be fair..if hetro kids are caught kissing in the cafeteria NO KIDS SHALL EAT LUNCH
or at least no hetro kids!
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panader0 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-01-09 06:47 PM
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2. Pee on the floor a few times
That might work
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Libertyfirst Donating Member (583 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-01-09 10:56 PM
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7. You might take that recommendation one step further. n/t
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TechBear_Seattle Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-01-09 11:25 PM
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9. Wouldn't that make it a number two steps further? n/t
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wtbymark Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-01-09 06:48 PM
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3. are these administrators complete idiots?
I see a HUGE (as in Donald Trump -U-G-E) law suit
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TechBear_Seattle Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-01-09 11:25 PM
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10. The answer is obviously, "Yes." n/t
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tbyg52 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-01-09 06:53 PM
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4. Oh for god's sake
I've heard of straight kids being busted in the RR more than once, in more than one place I've worked. Yet they mustn't let teh gays out? Give me a break.
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madaboutharry Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-01-09 08:07 PM
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5. Someone please explain to me how
it is that stupid people get the power to make decisions?

This just really pisses me off.
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Zuiderelle Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-01-09 08:13 PM
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6. Right, because only gay kids make out.
:wtf:
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elshiva Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-01-09 11:01 PM
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8. I remember when I went to a public high school,
there were all these rumors that lesbians were making out in the Restrooms. I don't know if school was worried about that, but at one time there was an adult attendant at a desk outside the restroom and you had to sign in and out. Did anyone else had to do this? At least the gay and lesbian students weren't singled out, but I still think it was a stupid idea.
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xchrom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-02-09 09:27 AM
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11. ...
:grr:
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