Comments on: Christianity Today writer reflects on Day of Silence, Golden Rule Pledge

By: Fitz

Fitz — Thu, 08 May 2008 22:01:35 +0000

Jayhuck, Tim & Ken
You reveal yourselves to be ignorant of the consistent policy of most of the populace & the long history of education policy on these issues.
No matter the “cause” or zeal of those sponsoring it, – public school’s are ripe for political rancor by multiple agendas. The common good of students and the educational environment in never served by the regression of our public schools into activist political rallies.
Only homosexual groups have routinely tried to promote there cause’s through the captive audience that is children and the school day. This reveals the weakness of their agenda and the necessity to form other children’s minds while still young.

By: Timothy Kincaid

Timothy Kincaid — Tue, 06 May 2008 17:33:25 +0000

Fitz,
I’m sure no one would object to your silent protest for your pro-life position. Some may not agree, but I’m absolutely certain that there would be no counter protest, no organized walkout, and certainly no preachers screaming through bullhorns outside.
And no one would (laughably) be calling your silence “disruptive”
You see, Fitz, you are projecting your own obnoxiousness on others and assuming they have as little moral character and basic decency as you.

By: ken

ken — Tue, 06 May 2008 01:54:53 +0000

Fritz said in post 99579 : Imagine I start a pro-life day at my local school. Naturally I am going to expect the pro-choice camp to either protest my day in some way – pressure the school from ever allowing it - or start a pro-choice day of our own. And why would you expect that Fritz? What is it you would be planning to do on this pro-life day that you would expect such a response? If your support for the pro-life stance is so weak that you aren't even willing to try because some people might be opposed to it, then that is something you have to live with. The people involved with DOS felt strongly enough about fighting bigotry against gay and transgendered people that they weren't going to be deterred because some people wouldn't like it. By opposing DOS those parents, students & teachers show themselves to be the fair-minded & reasonable educators. You believe opposing efforts to stop bigotry and violence against gay and transgendered youth is "fair-minded & reasonable?"

By: jayhuck

jayhuck — Tue, 06 May 2008 01:52:05 +0000

Mary – I never grew up with gay affirming therapy or gay social groups, and yet I knew I was gay and supported gay causes. I guess I give people the benefit of the doubt and assume they are intelligent individuals. These youth formed their own gay social groups.

By: Mary

Mary — Tue, 06 May 2008 01:35:02 +0000

Jayhuck,
No more different than the same rhetoric that comes from the mouths of youth who have spent their formative time within gay social gorups and gay affirming therapy. Sorry – I just happen to see people who are easily influenced.