US school cancels prom to avoid lesbian student bringing a date

[White Horse]

Interesting, so what is the situation here ?

If schools are to have an "ethos", they should have the courage of their convictions to defend it.

A ridiculous climbdown by the school.

I've never heard of a similar situation in Irish schools. Perhaps some of our homosexual posters can post about their debs dates.

[Bobert]

I believe their was an alternative Debs organized by TCD students or some other gay group tp faciltate Homosexuals.

See, I'd argue that that's a form of voluntary segregation. If you consider yourself different you're given others a chance to treat you different. I do understand there is a difference but in socio terms there shouldn't be.

[Mercurial]

Its not religous people who are put off by this sort of behavour. Truth betold majority of society are disgusted by this sort of in your face activities.

The students in question should have enough respect for their peers and school and stop trying to force their alternative lifestyle choices down other peoples troats.

I'm going to take a wild guess and suggest that you're the sort of homophobe whose entire intellectual opposition to homosexuality can be summarised as:

"Ewwww, the willy is going up the bum?! Noooo!"

[Cato]

If schools are to have an "ethos", they should have the courage of their convictions to defend it.

A ridiculous climbdown by the school.

I.ve never heard of a similar situation in Irish schools. Perhaps some of our homosexual posters can post about their debs dates.

If a school here pulled that same stunt in the name of their 'ethos' then it would be just another excellent grounds for fully secularizing our school system.

[White Horse]

If a school here pulled that same stunt in the name of their 'ethos' then it would be just another excellent grounds for fully secularizing our school system.

You don't need another excuse.

[Cato]

You don't need another excuse.

You're right. The case is already made without a school pulling a stunt like that.

[Mercurial]

If schools are to have an "ethos", they should have the courage of their convictions to defend it.

A ridiculous climbdown by the school.

I've never heard of a similar situation in Irish schools. Perhaps some of our homosexual posters can post about their debs dates.

I know of some guys who brought guys to their debs, but I am positive they are in the minority. As far as the ethos of the school goes, I'm not sure whether a school which practises discrimination against homosexuals or other groups should receive public money.

[eoin smith]

Bull. And how precisely was she going to pretend to be male - a fake beard - spray on stubble? How I hate willful stupidity.

"A school in America has decided to cancel its prom dance after a lesbian student demanded she be able to attend with her girlfriend and wear a tuxedo".

Do women usually turn up for debs dressed in a tuxedo?
How I hate a wilful gobsh1te who does not read the opening post.

[NeilW]

If schools are to have an "ethos", they should have the courage of their convictions to defend it.

Er, let's remember what these things are all about. For many students it's about under-age drinking and getting laid (or, if they manage to control themselves, both). How do they fit into the "ethos" generally? (Before any question of sexuality arises.)

[Cato]

"A school in America has decided to cancel its prom dance after a lesbian student demanded she be able to attend with her girlfriend and wear a tuxedo".

Do women usually turn up for debs dressed in a tuxedo?
How I hate a wilful gobsh1te who does not read the opening post.

How does wearing a tuxedo equate to pretending to be male. Or are you arguing that all women wearing jeans and a t-shirt are so pretending. Knock your head against a wall - hard - and see can you rattle up a bit of intelligence for yourself. Good lad!