Re: ACTION ALERT: DAY of SILENCE, Anti-LGBT Bullying Awareness Day, Tomorrow 4-20

Keith,

What I don't get is why that is so hard for someone to wrap their head
around.

If we did away with all the "superiority" clauses (Equal opportunity)
and simply and truly enforced the laws as written there is no need for
"bully statutes" "Gay marriage statutes" or ANY law that is
unconstitutional by mentioning race, creed, gender(s) or age.

> ANYONE's civil rights or privileges.  Just the opposite,  I am convinced
> that the move is to allow Gays and Lesbians additional privileges that you
> and I, as well as other heterosexual men and women currently do not enjoy
> or have offered.  It is a part of the secularist movement in this Nation,
> and whether one is religious or non-religious should have no bearing.  It
> is wrong,  and I stand against it.
>
> As for being an advocate of ANYONE's  civil rights,  there is no person
> more dedicated than myself to ensure that our federal government, and the
> State of Florida do no trample upon our rights, no matter, race, gender, or
> sexual persuasion.
>
> On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 4:32 PM, plainolamerican
> <plainolameri...@gmail.com>wrote:
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> >  shame on the LGBT alliances that
> > are in part responsible for this tragedy!
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> > The National Day of Silence is a day of action in which students
> > across the country vow to take a form of silence to call attention
> >  to the silencing effect of anti-LGBT bullying and harassment in
> > schools.
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> > why does it bother you than others are sticking up for the rights of
> > gays?
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> >  Let's have a "I Blow My Nose At
> > You LGBT Alliance"  Day!
> > ---
> > as you know ... I don't support giving ANY minority group special
> > rights ... but I will stand up for equal rights
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> > On Apr 19, 2:49 pm, Keith In Tampa <keithinta...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > As I wrote previously in anothe thread,  shame on the LGBT alliances that
> > > are in part responsible for this tragedy!  Let's have a "I Blow My Nose
> > At
> > > You LGBT Alliance"  Day!
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> > > On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 3:42 PM, Tommy News <tommysn...@gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> > > > ACTION ALERT: GLSEN DAY of SILENCE, anti-LGBT bullying awareness day,
> > > > Tomorrow 4-20
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> > > > Pass this on to everyone in your address book!
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> > > > About the Day of Silence
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> > > > The National Day of Silence is a day of action in which students
> > > > across the country vow to take a form of silence to call attention to
> > > > the silencing effect of anti-LGBT bullying and harassment in schools.
>
> > > > History
>
> > > > Founded in 1996, the Day of Silence has become the largest single
> > > > student-led action towards creating safer schools for all, regardless
> > > > of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. From the
> > > > first-ever Day of Silence at the University of Virginia in 1996, to
> > > > the organizing efforts in over 8,000 middle schools, high schools,
> > > > colleges and universities across the country in 2008, its textured
> > > > history reflects its diversity in both numbers and reach.
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> > > > Organizing for Day of Silence
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> > > > Organizing a Day of Silence (DOS) activity or event can be a positive
> > > > tool for change-both personally and community-wide. By taking a vow of
> > > > silence, you're making a powerful statement about the important issue
> > > > of anti-LGBT bullying,and when you organize others to join you that
> > > > message becomes stronger. Discover ways of organizing your event here.
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> > > >http://www.dayofsilence.org/PDFs/DOS_organize6steps.pdf
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> > > > Your Rights
>
> > > > While you DO have a right to participate in the Day of Silence between
> > > > classes and before and after school, you may NOT have the right to
> > > > stay silent during instructional time if a teacher requests for you to
> > > > speak. According to Lambda Legal, "Under the Constitution, public
> > > > schools must respect students' right to free speech. The right to
> > > > speak includes the right not to speak, as well as the right to wear
> > > > buttons or T-shirts expressing support for a cause." However, this
> > > > right to free speech doesn't extend to classroom time. "If a teacher
> > > > tells a student to answer a question during class, the student
> > > > generally doesn't have a constitutional right to refuse to answer." We
> > > > remind participants that students who talk with their teachers ahead
> > > > of time are more likely to be able to remain silent during class. Find
> > > > more Lamda Legal advice here.
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> > > >http://www.lambdalegal.org/
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> > > > Legal Help: Report It!
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> > > > If you think your rights are not being respected, or want to report
> > > > your experience of resistant administration, click here to report it.
> > > > GLSEN and Lambda Legal will review your situation.
>
> > > >http://www.dayofsilence.org/legalhelp/
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> > > > The Truth about the Day of Silence
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> > > > As the Day of Silence continues to grow, some people have confused the
> > > > mission and goals of the Action. Clear up any misinformation by
> > > > reading The Truth about the Day of Silence.
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> > > >http://www.dayofsilence.org/truth/index.html
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> > > > More:
> > > >http://www.dayofsilence.org/resources/
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> > > > Pass this on to everyone in your address book!
>
> > > > --
> > > > Together, we can change the world, one mind at a time.
> > > > Have a great day,
> > > > Tommy
>
> > > > --
> > > > Together, we can change the world, one mind at a time.
> > > > Have a great day,
> > > > Tommy
>
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