I think that legally, they won't be able to discriminate in their enrollment policies. I think if there were to be a lawsuit, it would be a result of a heterosexual student being denied admittance. Even if they DID discriminate against heterosexual students, would a student or parent really have time to go through all that just to make a point?
I kinda thought that Harvey Milk was already a high school, but I see it was just a special program.
It is understandable why people might have a problem with the school. But I think it is also the responsibility of the school system to provide a safe environment for all of its students, an environment that is free from violence and persecution based on anything...in this case, sexual orientation.
Ideally, it would be best to change the system itself and guarantee equal protection for all students. But I don't think American schools have yet reached the point where they can guarantee ANY child's safety, much less a child who identifies as gay or lesbian.
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Originally posted by AKA2D '91
Don't shoot me, but aren't Gays and Lesbians tax payers, too?
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Yup.