http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/26/seth-groody-connecticut-teen-anti-gay-shirt_n_2767945.html
QuoteOfficials in a Connecticut school district have backed down in a fight over free speech rights, allowing a student to wear a T-shirt bearing an anti-gay message.
The lawyer for the school district this month wrote to the American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut, saying Wolcott High School student Seth Groody may wear the T-shirt, which bears a slash mark through a rainbow. The other side showed a male and female stick figure holding hands above the message "Excessive Speech Day," the ACLU of Connecticut said.
The ACLU said Groody wore the shirt April 20, which was designated as a day of awareness of harassment toward gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people.
Groody complied with an order from a school administrator that he remove his shirt and replace it with one depicting a Wolcott High School symbol, the ACLU said.
Sandra Staub, legal director of the ACLU of Connecticut, said the district's reversal teaches students that the First Amendment "is not merely a theoretical discussion topic but a real and vital guarantee" of free speech rights.
The ACLU prepared a lawsuit to be filed in federal court demanding that the school district be stopped from enforcing its T-shirt ban and that no disciplinary measures be taken against Groody.
Without elaborating, school lawyer Christine Chinni wrote to the ACLU on Feb. 14, saying Groody may wear the T-shirt. She declined to comment beyond what she wrote in the letter.
Edward Groody, Seth's father, referred questions to the ACLU.
The ACLU disagrees "very strongly" with Seth's views on gay rights, but its opinion has no bearing on his right to express those views, Staub said.
I'm a little confused by this one as I didn't think students were allowed to wear whatever they feel like to school.
A victory against Martism. USA USA USA
Connecticut will be declared worse than Poland. :sleep:
Quote from: Ed Anger on March 01, 2013, 02:23:03 PM
A victory against Martism. USA USA USA
It's only a setback. Soon you will be declared a homophobe and sent over a to a reeducation camp if you refuse to rim a gay man. :menace:
Quote from: Martinus on March 01, 2013, 03:37:34 PM
Quote from: Ed Anger on March 01, 2013, 02:23:03 PM
A victory against Martism. USA USA USA
It's only a setback. Soon you will be declared a homophobe and sent over a to a reeducation camp if you refuse to rim a gay man. :menace:
Many gay men refuse to do that, so...? :hmm:
Quote from: garbon on March 01, 2013, 03:39:34 PM
Quote from: Martinus on March 01, 2013, 03:37:34 PM
Quote from: Ed Anger on March 01, 2013, 02:23:03 PM
A victory against Martism. USA USA USA
It's only a setback. Soon you will be declared a homophobe and sent over a to a reeducation camp if you refuse to rim a gay man. :menace:
Many gay men refuse to do that, so...? :hmm:
Internalized homophobia.
will you internalize my homophobia
That is Mister McPrude to you.
And a reminder, I'm in favor of the gays getting all married and shit. And Mart having his human rights taken away.
Whatever, Prudence, Mayoress of PrudeTown. :rolleyes:
Quote from: Ed Anger on March 01, 2013, 07:29:58 PM
That is Mister McPrude to you.
And a reminder, I'm in favor of the gays getting all married and shit. And Mart having his human rights taken away.
If you run for emperor on that platform I will support you.
So what was the point in mentioning the youth's name in the thread title? Hmm?
Quote from: derspiess on March 01, 2013, 07:43:23 PM
So what was the point in naming the youth in the thread title? Hmm?
:rolleyes: Don't be gay
Quote from: derspiess on March 01, 2013, 07:43:23 PM
So what was the point in mentioning the youth's name in the thread title? Hmm?
Well it was in the article. Besides he's a horrible person and should be shamed. :)
Quote from: garbon on March 01, 2013, 07:47:51 PM
Quote from: derspiess on March 01, 2013, 07:43:23 PM
So what was the point in mentioning the youth's name in the thread title? Hmm?
Well it was in the article. Besides he's a horrible person and should be shamed. :)
:rolleyes: Don't be gay
Quote from: PDH on March 01, 2013, 07:48:14 PM
Quote from: garbon on March 01, 2013, 07:47:51 PM
Quote from: derspiess on March 01, 2013, 07:43:23 PM
So what was the point in mentioning the youth's name in the thread title? Hmm?
Well it was in the article. Besides he's a horrible person and should be shamed. :)
:rolleyes: Don't be gay
Nah, I've gone this far, probably should stick with it.
Quote from: PDH on March 01, 2013, 07:41:35 PM
Quote from: Ed Anger on March 01, 2013, 07:29:58 PM
That is Mister McPrude to you.
And a reminder, I'm in favor of the gays getting all married and shit. And Mart having his human rights taken away.
If you run for emperor on that platform I will support you.
In a future world run by me, Mart, Perez Hilton and other weird gays would be exiled in the walled gay prison of Tuscaloosa, Alabama with no Internet access. Watched over by the warden, Nick Saban.
Also tim and his flip ladyboy lover would be tossed into a giant blender.
Quote from: garbon on March 01, 2013, 07:47:51 PM
Quote from: derspiess on March 01, 2013, 07:43:23 PM
So what was the point in mentioning the youth's name in the thread title? Hmm?
Well it was in the article. Besides he's a horrible person and should be shamed. :)
Your Gay Mafia's gonna put a hit out on an innocent little minor. That's shameful in & of itself.
Quote from: derspiess on March 01, 2013, 08:16:04 PM
Quote from: garbon on March 01, 2013, 07:47:51 PM
Quote from: derspiess on March 01, 2013, 07:43:23 PM
So what was the point in mentioning the youth's name in the thread title? Hmm?
Well it was in the article. Besides he's a horrible person and should be shamed. :)
Your Gay Mafia's gonna put a hit out on an innocent little minor. That's shameful in & of itself.
Blame his parents and school for not acting appropriately to safeguard him.
@Ed - did you see that Perez Hilton apparently now has a kid?
OMG THAT'S HORRIBLE. :rolleyes:
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Quote from: derspiess on March 01, 2013, 08:16:04 PM
Your Gay Mafia's gonna put a hit out on an innocent little minor. That's shameful in & of itself.
Please. The Gay Mafia would get into a bitch-slapping fight over who gets to get into the limo first. They are worthless and weak.
Quote from: garbon on March 01, 2013, 08:36:20 PM
@Ed - did you see that Perez Hilton apparently now has a kid?
No I hadn't. Good for him.
Quote from: PDH on March 01, 2013, 08:37:31 PM
Quote from: derspiess on March 01, 2013, 08:16:04 PM
Your Gay Mafia's gonna put a hit out on an innocent little minor. That's shameful in & of itself.
Please. The Gay Mafia would get into a bitch-slapping fight over who gets to get into the limo first. They are worthless and weak.
That's why we enlist the drag queens and the lesbians.
Quote from: 11B4V on March 01, 2013, 08:37:29 PM
OMG THAT'S HORRIBLE. :rolleyes:
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Actually the horrible bit was how presumably his parents taught him to act hatefully on a day that people honor the struggles that gay people have vis-a-vis discrimination.
Quote from: garbon on March 01, 2013, 08:39:36 PM
Quote from: 11B4V on March 01, 2013, 08:37:29 PM
OMG THAT'S HORRIBLE. :rolleyes:
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Actually the horrible bit was how presumably his parents taught him to act hatefully on a day that people honor the struggles that gay people have vis-a-vis discrimination.
OMG THAT'S HORRIBLE. :rolleyes:
Quote from: garbon on March 01, 2013, 08:39:36 PM
Actually the horrible bit was how presumably his parents taught him to act hatefully on a day that people honor the struggles that gay people have vis-a-vis discrimination.
I would only give him a dollar out of the 100.
Quote from: garbon on March 01, 2013, 08:39:36 PM
Quote from: 11B4V on March 01, 2013, 08:37:29 PM
OMG THAT'S HORRIBLE. :rolleyes:
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Actually the horrible bit was how presumably his parents taught him to act hatefully on a day that people honor the struggles that gay people have vis-a-vis discrimination.
"A school that permits advocacy of the rights of homosexual students cannot be allowed to stifle criticism of homosexuality," "People in our society do not have a legal right to prevent criticism of their beliefs or their way of life." Seventh Circuit's decision.
Quote from: 11B4V on March 01, 2013, 08:44:44 PM
"A school that permits advocacy of the rights of homosexual students cannot be allowed to stifle criticism of homosexuality," "People in our society do not have a legal right to prevent criticism of their beliefs or their way of life." Seventh Circuit's decision.
you are gay
Quote from: PDH on March 01, 2013, 08:47:28 PM
Quote from: 11B4V on March 01, 2013, 08:44:44 PM
"A school that permits advocacy of the rights of homosexual students cannot be allowed to stifle criticism of homosexuality," "People in our society do not have a legal right to prevent criticism of their beliefs or their way of life." Seventh Circuit's decision.
you are gay
Dont blame me, blame the 7th.
and no I'm not. you are.
Quote from: 11B4V on March 01, 2013, 08:50:13 PM
and no I'm not. you are.
Dammit, defeated by the well timed counter attack again.
Quote from: PDH on March 01, 2013, 08:53:26 PM
Quote from: 11B4V on March 01, 2013, 08:50:13 PM
and no I'm not. you are.
Dammit, defeated by the well timed counter attack again.
:lol: I think the 9th ruled on some simular, but I really dont pay attention. Y'all lawyer types might know.
Who cares Garbon. The kid's an idiot. Dont get your dander up.
Quote from: garbon on March 01, 2013, 08:39:36 PM
Actually the horrible bit was how presumably his parents taught him to act hatefully on a day that people honor the struggles that gay people have vis-a-vis discrimination.
There's a day for that?
Still, gays are generally pretty bad. It's a shame that they decided to adopt acting like a teenage girl and making it their 'culture'.
I'll never get this. School uniforms are the norm over here and even in Scotland, where they're not common, schools can send kids home if they're in 'inappropriate' clothes.
I don't know if this would count as inappropriate but regardless of the message it seems weird to me.
Also I love principled sticklers like the ACLU :lol:
Quote from: Sheilbh on March 01, 2013, 09:42:00 PM
I'll never get this. School uniforms are the norm over here and even in Scotland, where they're not common, schools can send kids home if they're in 'inappropriate' clothes.
I don't know if this would count as inappropriate but regardless of the message it seems weird to me.
Also I love principled sticklers like the ACLU :lol:
I never wore my "Too many Christians, too few lions" shirt to school as I was pretty sure that they would send me home...or as they had done to other students before, make me turn my shirt inside out.
Quote from: 11B4V on March 01, 2013, 08:55:55 PM
Who cares Garbon. The kid's an idiot. Dont get your dander up.
Actually my primary interest was what I stated from the start - I was surprised by the notion that schools would just let kids wear whatever they want as that wasn't my experience.
As a lesser interest, I kinda care and feel sad about situations wear minors have been taught hate by their parents.
Quote from: Neil on March 01, 2013, 09:38:08 PM
Quote from: garbon on March 01, 2013, 08:39:36 PM
Actually the horrible bit was how presumably his parents taught him to act hatefully on a day that people honor the struggles that gay people have vis-a-vis discrimination.
There's a day for that?
Yeah a fucked up day called "Day of Silence". Supposedly it is supposed to show people what it'd be like if gay people didn't exist as participants also are mute for the day. Seems to me though more like a day just to make sure fags are seen but not heard. Though I did like it in college getting be out of discussion sections.
Quote from: Neil on March 01, 2013, 09:38:08 PM
Still, gays are generally pretty bad. It's a shame that they decided to adopt acting like a teenage girl and making it their 'culture'.
That might happen if the USA wasn't so convinced on preventing gays from having grown up relationships.
Quote from: garbon on March 01, 2013, 10:06:10 PM
Quote from: 11B4V on March 01, 2013, 08:55:55 PM
Who cares Garbon. The kid's an idiot. Dont get your dander up.
Actually my primary interest was what I stated from the start - I was surprised by the notion that schools would just let kids wear whatever they want as that wasn't my experience.
As a lesser interest, I kinda care and feel sad about situations wear minors have been taught hate by their parents.
True dat
Quote from: 11B4V on March 01, 2013, 08:37:29 PM
OMG THAT'S HORRIBLE. :rolleyes:
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Maybe he just doesn't like LeVar Burton or the 42nd Infantry division.
Quote from: garbon on March 01, 2013, 08:39:36 PM
Actually the horrible bit was how presumably his parents taught him to act hatefully on a day that people honor the struggles that gay people have vis-a-vis discrimination.
Who taught you to act hateful? You act hateful everyday.
Quote from: Razgovory on March 01, 2013, 10:10:26 PM
Quote from: 11B4V on March 01, 2013, 08:37:29 PM
OMG THAT'S HORRIBLE. :rolleyes:
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Maybe he just doesn't like LeVar Burton or the 42nd Infantry division.
Good mil trivia.
Quote from: Razgovory on March 01, 2013, 10:11:22 PM
Quote from: garbon on March 01, 2013, 08:39:36 PM
Actually the horrible bit was how presumably his parents taught him to act hatefully on a day that people honor the struggles that gay people have vis-a-vis discrimination.
Who taught you to act hateful? You act hateful everyday.
It's always out of love though. Kinda like Neil and Seedster. :hug:
Quote from: 11B4V on March 01, 2013, 10:10:04 PM
Quote from: garbon on March 01, 2013, 10:06:10 PM
Quote from: 11B4V on March 01, 2013, 08:55:55 PM
Who cares Garbon. The kid's an idiot. Dont get your dander up.
Actually my primary interest was what I stated from the start - I was surprised by the notion that schools would just let kids wear whatever they want as that wasn't my experience.
As a lesser interest, I kinda care and feel sad about situations wear minors have been taught hate by their parents.
True dat
Of course, I meant "where" and not "wear". -_-
Quote from: Razgovory on March 01, 2013, 10:10:26 PM
Quote from: 11B4V on March 01, 2013, 08:37:29 PM
OMG THAT'S HORRIBLE. :rolleyes:
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Maybe he just doesn't like LeVar Burton or the 42nd Infantry division.
Or leprechauns.
Btw it is horrible in how tacky that is. No sense of fashion or design! :x
Quote from: garbon on March 01, 2013, 10:14:06 PM
Quote from: Razgovory on March 01, 2013, 10:11:22 PM
Quote from: garbon on March 01, 2013, 08:39:36 PM
Actually the horrible bit was how presumably his parents taught him to act hatefully on a day that people honor the struggles that gay people have vis-a-vis discrimination.
Who taught you to act hateful? You act hateful everyday.
It's always out of love though. Kinda like Neil and Seedster. :hug:
Oh, well carry on.
Quote from: garbon on March 01, 2013, 10:24:14 PM
Btw it is horrible in how tacky that is. No sense of fashion or design! :x
Finally, the real crime is brought up! :thumbsup:
Quote from: Ed Anger on March 01, 2013, 07:59:18 PM
Quote from: PDH on March 01, 2013, 07:41:35 PM
Quote from: Ed Anger on March 01, 2013, 07:29:58 PM
That is Mister McPrude to you.
And a reminder, I'm in favor of the gays getting all married and shit. And Mart having his human rights taken away.
If you run for emperor on that platform I will support you.
In a future world run by me, Mart, Perez Hilton and other weird gays would be exiled in the walled gay prison of Tuscaloosa, Alabama with no Internet access. Watched over by the warden, Nick Saban.
Also tim and his flip ladyboy lover would be tossed into a giant blender.
What? :unsure:
Quote from: Benedict Arnold on March 01, 2013, 10:40:01 PM
Quote from: garbon on March 01, 2013, 10:24:14 PM
Btw it is horrible in how tacky that is. No sense of fashion or design! :x
Finally, the real crime is brought up! :thumbsup:
:XD:
Quote from: jimmy olsen on March 01, 2013, 10:42:43 PM
Quote from: Ed Anger on March 01, 2013, 07:59:18 PM
Quote from: PDH on March 01, 2013, 07:41:35 PM
Quote from: Ed Anger on March 01, 2013, 07:29:58 PM
That is Mister McPrude to you.
And a reminder, I'm in favor of the gays getting all married and shit. And Mart having his human rights taken away.
If you run for emperor on that platform I will support you.
In a future world run by me, Mart, Perez Hilton and other weird gays would be exiled in the walled gay prison of Tuscaloosa, Alabama with no Internet access. Watched over by the warden, Nick Saban.
Also tim and his flip ladyboy lover would be tossed into a giant blender.
What? :unsure:
You still haven't seen "her" naked, have you?
Quote from: Benedict Arnold on March 01, 2013, 10:40:01 PM
Quote from: garbon on March 01, 2013, 10:24:14 PM
Btw it is horrible in how tacky that is. No sense of fashion or design! :x
Finally, the real crime is brought up! :thumbsup:
He'd have flipped if he saw how I dressed in High School.
Quote from: 11B4V on March 01, 2013, 10:12:42 PM
Quote from: Razgovory on March 01, 2013, 10:10:26 PM
Quote from: 11B4V on March 01, 2013, 08:37:29 PM
OMG THAT'S HORRIBLE. :rolleyes:
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Maybe he just doesn't like LeVar Burton or the 42nd Infantry division.
Good mil trivia.
My grandfather's old unit in WW I
Anti-gay shirts have really gotten tame. When I was in high school they were wearing "AIDS kills fags dead" shirts that were a takeoff on the Raid ad from those days.
On the other hand, what would be a good graphic for a shirt that expresses your hatred of gays? I don't really think there is one. Certainly the one he chose was pretty simplistic and silly-looking.
Quote from: derspiess on March 01, 2013, 11:15:11 PM
Anti-gay shirts have really gotten tame. When I was in high school they were wearing "AIDS kills fags dead" shirts that were a takeoff on the Raid ad from those days.
Magic Johnson ruined AIDS as a joke. It's no laughing matter when straight people started catching it.
Quote from: Razgovory on March 01, 2013, 10:54:05 PM
Quote from: Benedict Arnold on March 01, 2013, 10:40:01 PM
Quote from: garbon on March 01, 2013, 10:24:14 PM
Btw it is horrible in how tacky that is. No sense of fashion or design! :x
Finally, the real crime is brought up! :thumbsup:
He'd have flipped if he saw how I dressed in High School.
Oh I was a fashion nightmare. You all already know about my hair and for clothing...well let's just say if you couldn't buy it at JC Penny's or a museum gift shop, I wouldn't rock it. :(
It's pretty easy to dress in high school. T-shirt. Jeans
Quote from: garbon on March 01, 2013, 11:24:31 PM
Quote from: Razgovory on March 01, 2013, 10:54:05 PM
Quote from: Benedict Arnold on March 01, 2013, 10:40:01 PM
Quote from: garbon on March 01, 2013, 10:24:14 PM
Btw it is horrible in how tacky that is. No sense of fashion or design! :x
Finally, the real crime is brought up! :thumbsup:
He'd have flipped if he saw how I dressed in High School.
Oh I was a fashion nightmare. You all already know about my hair and for clothing...well let's just say if you couldn't buy it at JC Penny's or a museum gift shop, I wouldn't rock it. :(
An open Hawaiian shirt with a white T-shirt under it, and long denim shorts. And that stupid hat I wear.