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LiberalNation
03-16-2009, 04:48 PM
Good, hope the school board goes along.

http://www.fox41.com/Global/story.asp?S=10014127

LEBANON, Ind. (AP) - The Lebanon school district has reversed its policy that barred a female student from wearing a tuxedo to her school's prom.

The unidentified 17-year-old Lebanon High School senior filed a lawsuit last week. Court filings said she is a lesbian and does not wear dresses because she believes they represent a sexual identity she rejects.

Superintendent Robert L. Taylor said formal attire will be required at the prom, but the requirements won't be "gender-based." He said the School Board would have to vote Tuesday to accept the agreement.

American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana legal director Ken Falk, who was the girl's attorney, told The Indianapolis Star that the teen is pleased with the decision and will attend the April prom in a tuxedo.
actsnoblemartin
03-16-2009, 06:26 PM
and wearing a tux doesnt represent a sexual identity :poke:


Good, hope the school board goes along.

http://www.fox41.com/Global/story.asp?S=10014127

LEBANON, Ind. (AP) - The Lebanon school district has reversed its policy that barred a female student from wearing a tuxedo to her school's prom.

The unidentified 17-year-old Lebanon High School senior filed a lawsuit last week. Court filings said she is a lesbian and does not wear dresses because she believes they represent a sexual identity she rejects.

Superintendent Robert L. Taylor said formal attire will be required at the prom, but the requirements won't be "gender-based." He said the School Board would have to vote Tuesday to accept the agreement.

American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana legal director Ken Falk, who was the girl's attorney, told The Indianapolis Star that the teen is pleased with the decision and will attend the April prom in a tuxedo.
DannyR
03-16-2009, 06:29 PM
and wearing a tux doesnt represent a sexual identity :poke:Not one she rejects.

Kinda sad this is even an issue. We had a dude wearing a dress at my prom (1980's) and nobody cared.
actsnoblemartin
03-16-2009, 06:33 PM
puts on devils advocate hat: should we start allowing people to walk around naked cause it makes um feel better too?


Not one she rejects.

So she doesnt reject looking like a dude?

Kinda sad this is even an issue. We had a dude wearing a dress at my prom (1980's) and nobody cared.
PostmodernProphet
03-16-2009, 08:01 PM
puts on devils advocate hat: should we start allowing people to walk around naked cause it makes um feel better too?

no, we should let them walk around naked because it makes US feel better......
Abbey Marie
03-16-2009, 09:34 PM
no, we should let them walk around naked because it makes US feel better......

Most people look much better with their clothes on, lol.
DannyR
03-16-2009, 09:45 PM
Most people look much better with their clothes on, lol.Ah, but the exceptions!
bullypulpit
03-17-2009, 06:17 AM
puts on devils advocate hat: should we start allowing people to walk around naked cause it makes um feel better too?

Why not? But America is too uptight about sexual issues for that to happen for a while yet. And then there are those who shouldn't be seen naked under any circumstances...if you don't look good in spandex, you've got no business parading about in public naked.
actsnoblemartin
03-17-2009, 08:55 PM
excellent point. we are too uptight. but is it really fair or just to say some people are allowed to be naked and some arent?


Why not? But America is too uptight about sexual issues for that to happen for a while yet. And then there are those who shouldn't be seen naked under any circumstances...if you don't look good in spandex, you've got no business parading about in public naked.