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Title: Hillsboro High students walk out over transgender dispute
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St Louis Post Dispatch
URL Source: http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/ ... 39-5944-9733-32f569dcdc32.html
Published: Sep 2, 2015
Author: Doug Moore
Post Date: 2015-09-02 08:46:54 by cranky
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Lila Perry, a senior and transgender student at Hillsboro High School, speaks with reporters as Blayke Childs of Farmington offers his opinion after a student walkout on Monday, Aug. 31, 2015, over Perry's request to use the girls locker rooms. Both supporters and opponents of Perry's request turned out for the morning protest. "I have sisters and brothers that go to school," said Childs, 21. "I don't want this to grow like wildfire." In the middle of last school year, Lila Perry came out as transgender. Before that, she had been living as a gay male. But that’s not who she really was. No longer was she going to pretend, Lila said. So this year, she told teachers and administrators at Hillsboro High School, where she is a senior, that she would no longer be content to use a unisex faculty bathroom. She wanted to be treated like other female students, including access to bathrooms and locker rooms for girls. Her decision spread quickly through the small Jefferson County school district and, on Monday morning, students at Hillsboro High School walked out in protest. During the walkout, Lila was locked in the principal’s office. She said she and administrators worried about her safety. The student walkout came on the heels of a School Board meeting Thursday that drew a large crowd — parents concerned that Lila is getting special rights at the expense of other students. Most of the students at Monday’s protest were opposed to accommodations for her. A smaller group gathered in support. “The girls have rights, and they shouldn’t have to share a bathroom with a boy,” said Tammy Sorden, who has a son at Hillsboro High. It is fine to be different, she said, but it is not right to give Lila special treatment “while the girls just have to suck it up.” Students and parents interviewed after the walkout were overwhelmingly in support of keeping Lila, 17, out of the school facilities for girls. But the school’s gay-straight alliance and other supporters held a counterprotest to show that not everyone is in agreement. Some students on both sides left after school administrators broke up the protest. Supporters of Lila said they did not feel comfortable going back into the school. Opponents said leaving school was a continuation of showing their position. Lila said she has dropped out of her physical education class because there is little supervision and that makes her uncomfortable. And she rarely uses the bathroom now while at school. Still, Lila said, she should be able to use the facilities girls use. “I wasn’t hurting anyone. I didn’t want to be in something gender-neutral,” she said, referring to the faculty bathroom administrators encouraged her to use. “I am a girl. I am not going to be pushed away to another bathroom.” LEGAL ISSUES High school administrators referred a reporter to Superintendent Aaron D. Cornman. He would not comment about the issue, which has become the talk of the community since classes began in mid-August. He said he had to protect the privacy of students. He did, however, hand a reporter a written statement. It said, in part, that the district “respects the rights of all students and appreciates the fact that the students we are educating are willing to stand on their belief system and to support their cause/beliefs through their expression of free speech.” Students were allowed to protest through second- and third-hour classes and then were asked to return to class. Cornman’s statement also says that the district accepts all students “no matter race, nationality/ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation. We will promote tolerance and acceptance of all students that attend our district while not tolerating bullying/harassing behaviors of any type in any form.” Lila said the school administration has been very supportive and is working to make her feel welcome. They have allowed her to use the facilities used by girls and women. Districts that refuse to allow students to use a bathroom for the gender with which they identify could run afoul of the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights, said Kelli Hopkins of the Missouri School Boards’ Association. “The Office of Civil Rights has issued an opinion that says, if you do this, you have engaged in gender discrimination,” Hopkins said. “At the same time, there is no case law or statute in Missouri that says this is against the law.” Schools found to have violated a student’s civil rights are at risk of losing some of their federal funding, Hopkins said. ‘OUT IN PUBLIC’ Several people interviewed outside Hillsboro High on Monday argued that a student who still has male genitalia should not be allowed into a changing room with teenage girls. “I’m not comfortable with it,” said Britney Heimos, a 2008 Hillsboro graduate who was at the school to pick up her brother. “There is nothing wrong with being different. But when you are different, there are sacrifices.” Shortly after the protest, Jeff Childs, 47, and his son, Blayke, 21, both of Farmington, drove onto the high school parking lot with “Girls Rights Matter” painted on the sides and tailgate of the Ford pickup. When they were told by police to leave, they went to a Dollar General store, bought poster boards and markers and made signs that they held at the busy entrance to the high school. “This needs to stop before it goes too far,” said Childs, who has a niece and a nephew who go to an elementary school in Hillsboro. “I’m not trying to be ignorant, but (the transgender student) is bringing it out in public for everybody else to deal with.” Skyla Thompson, 16, refers to Lila as her best friend. She said Lila often stays at Skyla’s house overnight while Lila’s family tries to come to grips with their child identifying as transgender. “She is such a good person. They are just judging her on the outside,” Skyla said of those who have been critical of Lila. Lila wears a long brown wig, with bobby pins keeping the hair from her eyes. On Monday, her outfit included a short blue skirt and wedges. “She is choosing her life to better herself, to better accept herself,” said friend Gianna Warfel, 16. “I don’t know what there is to discriminate about that. I really support the bravery she has.” Hopkins, of the Missouri School Boards’ Association, said she is having to explain to school boards with more frequency how the federal government views treatment of transgender students. “I got no calls on this five years ago,” she said. “I’ve gotten at least half a dozen recently.” 
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#73. To: Deckard (#70)
Watch the video. The answer is no. "The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.”"---Isaiah 40:8
HEH! That was my first impression -- especially with the bad wig. Yeah, the reeeealy bad wig and sloppy lipstick. Remember that scene from Stalag 17? I think the press and school may be getting punked. Maybe Vic can tell us a bit more about those shipboard musicals when he gets a chance:) Lol -- Vic, is it true you wore coconut shells as your "boobs"? ;-)
What happens in WESTPAC, stays in WESTPAC.
Yes "The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.”"---Isaiah 40:8
LOL!!! "The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.”"---Isaiah 40:8
Nah. I was an officer, so I got to stand there and judge the beauty contest. I "Crossed the Line" on two ships (no, not THAT line - the Equator), and in both of those ceremonies I noticed that the Filipino sailors always won the beauty contests. (And after 3 months at sea some of them really were disturbingly fetching when they primped up in those dresses and wigs...) I found a picture of one of those ceremonies in a box the other day. I laughed so hard I peed. Then I burnt the thing, because it would be IMPOSSIBLE to explain to anybody what the hell that was all about, and I'd be hearing about it for the rest of my life if anybody ever saw those pics. Or worse, I WOULDN'T hear a word, and just see my family looking at me funny.
According to some of the self-proclaimed "Christians" here, that's what Jesus would do. The Scene: You've walked away from your 10 year old boy to find a water fountain at a park...and lost track of Junior ITMT. You espy some big man aggressively cornering your 10 year old boy behind a not-so distant tree while hearing muffled screams. Since you've just been playing baseball, you've got a Louisville Slugger. Please advise us as to your immediate course of action. Thanks.
Hilarious...
You have used "harry {sic} legged men" quite often in your diatribes. Just saying... Pete doesn't tick me off one bit...But rather makes me feel sorry for him for repeating the same old diatribes over and over about "'harry' legged-men. He's obvious a leg-man ;-)
The reality is "has a dick = male". There are three kinds of people in the world: those that can add and those that can't
Jesus wouldn't kill anyone, but are you trying to say that no God-fearing "self-proclaimed Christians" can righteously defend themselves and their loved ones from perverts and criminals with lethal force?
If some homo was trying to molest one of my grandchildren, I would not hesitate to use a baseball bat and beat the pervert senseless with it. Obviously not what Jesus would do. That's a long ways from your what you condone. In a Cop Culture, the Bill of Rights Doesn’t Amount to Much Just curious Fred, but who is " Pebbles "? Si vis pacem, para bellum
There is no loophole. He,or anyone else can declare themselves to be anything they want,including President of the US. That doesn't mean they are going to get to live in the WH,though. DECLARING you are something and actually BEING something are two different things. Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012)
Fred and I are NOT the ones who are obsessed with homosexuality,bubba. Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012)
I did? That comes as a surprise to me. The maids and waitresses sure looked like females to me. Not to mention the women downtown and on the way to town. Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012)
Remind me -- what did I condone?
Circular logic may be fine with true believers like you ,but when you start off with the wrong premise you are bound to end up with the wrong answers.
Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012)
Just saying... You're right. For all we know,Jesus demanded his men shave their legs. Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012)
Fred's favorite character from his favorite cartoon show.
Thanks. Are you trying to claim all homosexuals are child rapists? Has that been your experience? Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012)
What was circular in that video? What was the wrong premise and why? "The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.”"---Isaiah 40:8
Just curious Fred, but who is " Pebbles "? A K A Stone Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012)
Your just being silly pete.
"The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.”"---Isaiah 40:8
When you start out highlighting the thoughts of a mythical creature,you are chasing your own tail/ Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012)
Yes, crazy people have been declaring themselves kings, queens, presidents, and even "Jesus Christ" for ever. But they were never taken seriously...till recently. Now, official institutions are actually sanctioning the false identities of the crazies. As to the current occupant of the White Hut, even HE misrepresented his identity -- he's declared himself a "scholar" of the Constitution, but it's obviously he's not; He's NOT a "Christian," but obviously isn't (admitted to being Muzzie on national TV before Stephanopolous "corrected" him); He's NOT straight...AND he's declared (in deed) himself Dictator. So yes -- those nuts DO get to live in the WH. DECLARING you are something and actually BEING something are two different things. In HIS case SEVERAL different things.
Why not? This whole damn argument is silly. What is important is what people DO,not their sexual orientation. Only a clueless fool would even suggest that all homosexuals are child,or even adult rapists. And what they do sexually with other consenting adults in private is nobody's business but their own. Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012)
They are not being taken seriously now,except by religious fanatics,people with severe sexual hangups,and the fascist/globalist lawyers that seek to destroy our way of life and our laws. And those of you who are foaming at the mouth fundie Christians who want them killed are doing nothing but helping the globalists who are trying to destroy our system by making them look like victims. Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012)
Your assertion is noted. Now argue your case. An assertion is not an argument. I'll await your polemic on a 'mythical creature.' "The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.”"---Isaiah 40:8
Oh, I dunno about dat, Jethro; You guys seem to take great umbrage at the rejection of homofascism and its coercive edicts while thoroughly supporting it's advancement and subversive agenda.
Huh?? It's the fascist/globalist lawyers and courts who've been usurping the authority of the majority by tearing down the one-time, long-time way of life and laws of America with the perverse insistence that the homofascist agenda be shoved down ALL our throats. WE The People didn't elect judges to enact "Gay Marriage -- we elected LEGISLATORS and CONGRESS to do so. But I guess to you its ok for one two or five judges to over-ride Constitution and will of We The People. And those of you who are foaming at the mouth fundie Christians who want them killed are doing nothing but helping the globalists who are trying to destroy our system by making them look like victims. That's funny. So now you're trying to sell the notion of a Christian "Fatwa" because Stone joked about whacking a dopey homo with abaseball bat? You have become the master of political hyperbolic comedy. "Foaming at the mouth fundie Christians" -- nice touch. Especially vs. the reality -- the same unhinged, angry "foaming at the mouth Homofascist Christian-Bashers" I see every day at Yahoo forums. They all sound just like you.
Heh...I see "mythical creature" a lot from angry atheist Yahoo posters. It sure does get them riled up -- especially for something they insist is "invisible," non-existent, or a "mythical creature." My personal favorite from Pete is his "Big Ranger in the Sky," which won't be far from an actual scenario.
Nobody is arguing the right of sodomites to create and plug away at several dozen orifices in the privacy of their own dungeon. But a "private matter"? SERIOUSLY?? HA! I remember THAT meme. It wuz BS. SOMEHOW, homos' "private business" MUST be now endorsed by gubmint, by Hollywood, by schools, by churches, by Christians....EVERYONE! Or else be slandered as "homophobic" or "intolerant." Somehow, now the "private business" they begged for MUST be conducted via a very PUBLIC parade every five minutes in front of St. Patty's cathedral.... while giving each other BJs on the top of floats shaped like...penises.
I gave a simple example and scenario of an instance that may required the use of a baseball bat; And somehow your take was immediately to come up with the above disingenuous BS question? Pretty low. Hmmm...maybe you now work for some off-shoot LBGT Communitah or SPLC. Or are you on Meguro's payroll?
No... Pete was on Meguro's eggroll. I'm the infidel... Allah warned you about. كافر المسلح
You mean to tell me that people in the Vatican are religious, wow whoda thunk it... 😳
God. If he's not a mythical creature,have him give me a call. Hell,have him give all the networks a call so he can set up personal appearances on morning news shows. Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012)
Fred and I are not responsible for your purposeful ignorance. Your religious bigotry blinds you to the reality that the issue here is NOT homosexuality,it is individual rights. Which is really what organized religion wants to end. Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012)
Pete are you a good person?
"The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.”"---Isaiah 40:8
And you bozos are helping them promote their goals with your pigheaded insistence of focusing on homosexuality,which mostly nobody but you and homosexuals really give a damn about,instead of focusing on individual rights. Hell,it is YOU people insisting the government destroy the Bill of Rights in order to satisfy your religious bigotry! Tou couldn't be doing a better job of helping them succeed if you were on their payrolls because you are making them look like sympathetic victims of a police state goverment that wants to force us all to live according to their beliefs. Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012)
Who wouldn't get riled up when they see religious loons wanting to use the alleged words of a mythical creature to enforce laws on them and punish them for not living according to YOUR beliefs instead of leaving them free to live according to their own beliefs and the US Constitution? Put plainly,you and people like you are flat-out un-American. Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012)
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#74. To: redleghunter, Vicomte13, CZ82 (#71)
This kid is trying to get access. I did not think so until I read about the sleep over with his 'friend' a girl. Then look at the pic. Horrible wig and lipstick some sailors would use for a shipboard version of a "South Pacific" musical. It's all a phony front.
#75. To: redleghunter (#71)
Maybe Vic can tell us a bit more about those shipboard musicals when he gets a chance:)
#76. To: Liberator (#72)
The problem is now that a number of liberal states run by effete, homofascist administrators have made ANY counseling or resolution at such re-calibration and correction of such sexually confused and mentally ill young people...a CRIME. This criminalization of counseling the confused and misguided is about the recruitment of victims, is it not?
#77. To: Vicomte13 (#75)
What happens in WESTPAC, stays in WESTPAC.
#78. To: Liberator (#74)
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Lol -- Vic, is it true you wore coconut shells as your "boobs"? ;-)
#79. To: Deckard, redleghunter, A K A Stone, sneakypete, Fred Mertz, hondo68 (#70)
(Edited)
Did they beat the him/her/it with a baseball bat or cut off his dick?
#80. To: Vicomte13 (#78)
I noticed that the Filipino sailors always won the beauty contests. (And after 3 months at sea some of them really were disturbingly fetching...)
#81. To: redleghunter, sneakypete (#68)
Warped minds indulge in their own fantasies.
#82. To: nolu chan (#39)
the complaint is has a dick = dude
#83. To: Deckard (#70)
According to some of the self-proclaimed "Christians" here, that's what Jesus would do.
#84. To: Liberator (#79)
(Edited)
You espy some big man aggressively cornering your 10 year old boy behind a not-so distant tree while hearing muffled screams.
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts
#85. To: Fred Mertz (#35)
" Pebbles "
#86. To: Liberator (#60)
One perverse jackazz finds the loophole in the system, overriding common sense.
#87. To: Liberator (#62)
Fred and Pete will apply for and fight over "janitorial duties."
#88. To: Liberator (#65)
But...but...YOU spent ALL that time in Nam "surrounded by and living with harry-legged men."
#89. To: Deckard (#84)
That's a long ways from your what you condone.
#90. To: redleghunter (#67)
#91. To: redleghunter (#68)
You have used "harry {sic} legged men" quite often in your diatribes.
#92. To: Stoner, Ethel Mertz (#85)
Just curious Fred, but who is " Pebbles "?
#93. To: Liberator (#79)
You've walked away from your 10 year old boy to find a water fountain at a park...and lost track of Junior ITMT. You espy some big man aggressively cornering your 10 year old boy behind a not-so distant tree while hearing muffled screams. Since you've just been playing baseball, you've got a Louisville Slugger. Please advise us as to your immediate course of action.
#94. To: sneakypete (#90)
Circular logic may be fine with true believers like you ,but when you start off with the wrong premise you are bound to end up with the wrong answers.
#95. To: Stoner (#85)
" Pebbles "
#96. To: sneakypete (#91)
#97. To: redleghunter (#94)
What was circular in that video? What was the wrong premise and why?
#98. To: sneakypete (#86)
There is no loophole. He,or anyone else can declare themselves to be anything they want,including President of the US. That doesn't mean they are going to get to live in the WH,though.
#99. To: redleghunter (#96)
Your just being silly pete.
#100. To: Liberator (#98)
Yes, crazy people have been declaring themselves kings, queens, presidents, and even "Jesus Christ" for ever. But they were never taken seriously...till recently.
#101. To: sneakypete (#97)
When you start out highlighting the thoughts of a mythical creature,you are chasing your own tail/
#102. To: sneakypete (#87)
Fred and I are NOT the ones who are obsessed with homosexuality,bubba.
#103. To: sneakypete (#100)
They [Crazies] are not being taken seriously now,except by religious fanatics,people with severe sexual hangups,and the fascist/globalist lawyers that seek to destroy our way of life and our laws.
#104. To: redleghunter, sneakypete (#101)
I'll await your polemic on a 'mythical creature.'
#105. To: sneakypete (#99)
What they [homos] do sexually with other consenting adults in private is nobody's business but their own.
#106. To: sneakypete (#93)
Are you trying to claim all homosexuals are child rapists?
#107. To: Liberator (#106)
Or are you on Meguro's payroll?
#108. To: sneakypete (#57)
“Let me see which pig "DON'T" I want to vote for, the one with or without lipstick??" Hmmmmm...
#109. To: redleghunter (#101)
I'll await your polemic on a 'mythical creature.'
#110. To: Liberator (#102)
You guys seem to take great umbrage at the rejection of homofascism and its coercive edicts while thoroughly supporting it's advancement and subversive agenda.
#111. To: sneakypete (#109)
#112. To: Liberator (#103)
(Edited)
It's the fascist/globalist lawyers and courts who've been usurping the authority of the majority by tearing down the one-time, long-time way of life and laws of America with the perverse insistence that the homofascist agenda be shoved down ALL our throats.
#113. To: Liberator (#104)
(Edited)
Heh...I see "mythical creature" a lot from angry atheist Yahoo posters. It sure does get them riled up
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