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Picture of yogore
Registered: February 02, 2004
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I think there is a national law about it for public schools cannot reject GSAs for no good reason. I was reminded of that and I think you should check that option out.


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Registered: November 22, 2004
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I did some research on my own. While I do not necessarily agree with "promoting gender identity (preference in my book) and awareness, I do support anti-violence and anti-hate mongering. The following came from wikipedia:

"Some students face opposition from the administration, the school board, and the local community in starting a school GSA. For example, in 1999 the Orange County, California school board voted unanimously to prohibit the formation of a GSA at El Modena High School. The students sued the school board, claiming that their rights under the First Amendment and the 1984 Equal Access Act had been violated. In the first-ever ruling of its kind, U.S. District Judge David O. Carter issued a preliminary injunction ordering the school to allow the GSA to meet. The suit was eventually resolved in a settlement whereby the board is now required to recognize the GSA. Many other public high schools have used similar tactics to protect their GSAs."

You may have legal recourse but you have to understand that VA is probably a bit more conservative than CA and the political climate is a bit more in bush's court then it was before. Good luck.


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Registered: November 22, 2004
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Once again, explain GSA and give us some links to info if you want input from us.


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Registered: February 02, 2004
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Protest. Anywhere, everywhere. Wirite letters to your congress men. Explain what actually happens and how it's about diversity.

Ignorance is the bane of our existance.


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