By Neal Broverman
Tennessee high school principal Dorothy Bond has resigned under
pressure following an incident in which she told gay students they
were going to hell and a pregnant student that "her life was over."
Bond was the principal of Brownsville's Haywood County High School
until Thursday, just days after her remarks were discovered by the
press.
During the contentious conversation, Bond was discussing which public
displays of affection were appropriate at her school. She then turned
to gay students and said, "If you're gay, you're going to hell, and if
you're pregnant, your life is over," according to some students. Local
reports indicate Bond later confirmed to her superintendent that she
indeed uttered the remarks.
Groups including the Human Rights Campaign called on Bond to resign —
the HRC circulated a petition that received 5,000 signatures in four
hours. After the announcement of Bond's resignation, the Haywood
school system released the following statement: "The Haywood County
Board of Education acknowledges its student body's right to free
speech. Further, the Haywood County Board of Education strives to
provide an atmosphere of tolerance and diversity while maintaining
high academic standards."
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Together, we can change the world, one mind at a time.
Have a great day,
Tommy
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