Milwaukee to Form Gay-Friendly Middle School

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I find it interesting that there is a lot of hate and intolerance on both sides of the coin. Gays hate Christians because Christians hate Gays and no one loves each other. Regardless, it is interesting that both sides accuse each other of being hate mongers.
I think about when African Americans were not allowed into white schools and how they fought to be equal to whites and equal in society. It almost feels like a school that is deemed “Gay-Friendly” would be retroactive to the cause of equality. A cause that is as important to GLBT as equality should, in my opinion be fought for. To choose to give up your fight and go home doesn’t really make sense to me. Doesn’t accomplish anything except breed more grudges. I just don’t see how this is going to help in educating people to tolerate, or at least get along with others.
I am a “Christian” “Straight” male. I don’t throw bricks or hurl insults. I have my ideas and thoughts on homosexuality, but I don’t press or oppress others with them and try to love the best I can. Just a few thoughts on the article.

of WI 2:51PM December 18, 2008

The thing that strikes me is these children are no more bullied than the nerds, Geeks, Emo, Punk, Cowboy, and any other class you may put yourself in. They insist on a school? Should all the other categories get the same? Can we not get along in one society? If not than maybe there is a reason.
The Gay community is pushing for publicity and why? Because than they are noticed more. I understand there want for safety but if you think because they are gay they are harassed anymore than other children you are incorrect. They may voice it more but what about those children that don’t voice? Should we over look that they are harassed at the same level? No, you see gays should have no more right than any other child or adult and in giving them schools its favoritism.
This is not something America wants to be known for Favoritism is wrong and immoral in everyway. Teachers, Principles and other authorities should just be taking the needed actions for those harassments.

Hegemon of UT 1:56PM December 18, 2008

"Funny how our Christian nation falls short on that." What's more funny, funny how our Christian nation acquiesces to the gay agenda.

RENO of TX 1:54PM December 18, 2008

It's fantastic that they accept anyone seeking a safer environment.
As a Catholic kid in Arkansas I was often told that I was going to burn in Hell for my faith by students and teachers alike. A safer, more tolerant school would have been much appreciated. Wouldn't it be nice if they could all be structured that way?

xh of AR 12:28PM December 18, 2008

If you're straight, it's easy to say that sexual preference should not be a concern. And to say that offenders of abuse should simply "be dealt with" is a cop out. Simple fact--these kinds of offenders are never dealt with in our society. In fact, such abuse is often encourage by families, churches, peers, and yes--even by some teachers. We can't even get approvals to document hate-crimes in our retrograde society, let alone prosecute them. And saying that we should deal with a problem after the fact, with no effort to prevent it, is negligence. I used to live in Milwaukee--it was a terrible place to be gay in the 1980s. So good for them! I'm a tax payer too and I applaud any school system that takes proactive steps to stave off ignorance and bigotry. And for the record, I knew that I was gay before I was 10 years old--so yes, indeed, it is an issue affecting Middle School children. Way to go Heartland!

David Warner of DC 11:59AM December 18, 2008

John of WI was undoubtedly a supporter of McCain/Palin and Joe the Plumber. In fact, John is obsessed with personal plumbing.
Aren't you glad we elected a better government this time than the one desired by people like John?

Muser of 9:59AM December 18, 2008

Wisconsin John said:
"just accept the fact that you are an abomination and be prepared to deal with the consequences."
What a really astonishing thing to say in any context.

H.T. of MD 8:49AM December 18, 2008

B Hedden, first of all, except for those who are obsessed with the sexual preferences of some people, or those "loving" christians who seem to only dwell on one "sin", gays are accepted. The so called lifestyle you refer to is called living.
They are providing an atmosphere where gay teens can feel safe and learn rather then live in fear and not be able to concentrate on learning. As far as dealing with the offenders, that really doesn't work, I'm sure you're familiar with that, you probably got a pat on the back when your father would get called about your beating up weaker kids.
And just for your info, I'm not gay, but I'm not obsessed with other's sex lives, nor am i so insecure in my own sexuality that I need to keep speaking out against gays.
And by the way, if your location is correct, you're over 500 miles away, a few states away, so, stfu.

D Centperson of WI 10:46PM December 17, 2008

I thank God that finally a school district has found the courage to create a safe haven for the youth that some narrow minded people don't or won't understand. I went to a major university and played football there. Having to hide my sexual identity was very demeaning to me and the "girlfriends" I went out with just to hide myself. Therefore I did not show who I truly was until just after my dad died, and regret I did not have the guts to tell him. I felt that I had to live a lie just to be accepted. When I came out, I found that I was accepted by all my friends and family. Narrow minded men and women who hide behind the bible don't know anything about religion or love. Everyone should be accepted for who they are, the attributes they show, the humor, the compassion and the caring they have for their fellow human beings. After all, we are all human.

Slade Hanson of VA 10:11PM December 17, 2008

Every school ought to be gay friendly, that is, just friendly to any/every student, gay or straight. But most of them are not. Funny how our Christian nation falls short on that.

of 4:02PM December 17, 2008