If a lesbian wants to wear a tuxedo, let her wear the tuxedo (you'd think schools would get this by now), but apparently the principal of one high school in Wesson, Miss., disagreed. Now he's gotten himself into quite a bind with the parents ... and possibly the justice system.Ceara Sturgis has always been open about the fact that she's a lesbian, and she assumed there would be no problem with her appearing in the school yearbook in a tuxedo. Unfortunately, it is Principal Ronald Greer's "conviction" that there will be no girls in tuxedos in his yearbook. Whoopsies, now the ACLU is getting involved, as they think this constitutes a violation of Ceara's rights under the First Amendment.
The ACLU has issued a demand and is hoping the school changes its mind in time for Ceara to make it into the yearbook at all -- the official deadline for photographs was September 30. But not to worry -- Ceara's a straight-A student involved in sports, marching band and Students Against Drunk Driving, so we think she'll probably make it in anyhow.
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Monday 19 October
By EK1989
It's not "they think this constitutes a violation of Ceara's rights under the First Amendment"; it is a violation. So much for America being accepting, pathetic really.
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Tuesday 20 October
By Goth girl
Thank you! I'm surprised there aren't more comments. If she wants towear tux let her wear a fucking tux. Why should it matter? I was expecting to see something like "girl banned from yearbook for weary slutty top," but this really pisses me off.
Tuesday 20 October
By Paladin
t's amazing how so many people can be wrong (it's a tribute to the power of brainwashing). Freedom of expression, huh? What about when a boy wants to appear in a dress? What about when some student wants to wear a really skimpy bathing suit or a loincloth? Because the principle most of you espouse — that of "freedom of expression" — could be used to justify anything.
In reality, schools have a moral obligation to establish common sense dress codes. And there's nothing unreasonable about prohibiting cross-dressing. These are KIDS, minors, and it's adults' job to set proper boundaries for them. Wise up.
As for where the arguments one uses lead to (what I addressed in my first paragraph), you people need to think beyond what "feels" right at the moment. You need to consider the implications of the principles you endorse. In a word, you need to "think," not just "feel." You were born with the capacity for reason — use it.
Tuesday 20 October
By Big Ron
Wrong. She's wrong. Your wrong
Tuesday 20 October
By SteveK
One guy who made this decision down not make America intolerant..Jackass
Tuesday 20 October
By Jason
Someone show me where "Freedom of Expression" shows up in the Constitution or the Bill of Rights...please.
Tuesday 20 October
By justwaiting2009
Speeking of pathetic....I think you have a firm grasp on that one for yourself.
Sunday 25 October
By cxexe
Actually, it is pathetice that this female wants to bring such attention to herself (and she knew there would be some type of resistance), and it is just as pathetic that the ACLU justify it's existence once again by defending something left field instead of all of the violations of right field rights.
Tuesday 20 October
By miranda
Since when does wearing a tuxedo have anything to do with being lesbian? Correct me if I'm wrong but I did not get the memo about lesbians having a dress code. Unless this article is missing A LOT of information I see no one's amendments being violated here.
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Tuesday 20 October
By Nancy
I'm so sick and tired of all of this "political correctness" - what a bunch of BS. I'm sick and tired of being "accepting" - another bunch of BS! Accept this...God does NOT make mistakes...this is your choice...keep it to yourself! You're a boy or you're a girl period, end of discussion!
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Tuesday 20 October
By Bscrive
There is no god. You bible thumpers need to get with reality
Tuesday 20 October
By Joy
Nancy - people like you are what is wrong with America today. Anyone with half a brain knows that it's not a "choice". She should be permitted to dress however she's comfortable, be it a tuxedo or an evening gown. Her gender should not have come into play, nor should her sexuality. Everyone is missing the actual point. They ARE voilating her right to dress as she see's fit. If there is a written policy by the school, that was provided to the students and parents of students PRIOR to this event/issue, then they've got every right to pull her picture. If not, they need to apologize and allow her picture to be in the yearbook, regardless of how much extra it will now cost them to get the books done in time - they've screwed up.
Tuesday 20 October
By Suzanne
Nancy, you're an idiot. Go back to the 18th century on your horse and buggy.
Tuesday 20 October
By Glenn
I would be very surprised if you have NEVER worn a pantsuit, which, if I am not mistaken, is a copy of what "used" to be a MANS suit, not that I am against a pants suit, but if you are going to do what YOU want to do then she should be able to dress that way as well, regardless of her sexual ORIENTATION, which is the way GOD made her !!
You are correct, God did NOT make a mistake, he MADE her a Lesbian, give it a rest and put the bible away !!
Tuesday 20 October
By deahlia
If you truly believe that God does not make mistakes, then you SHOULD be accepting of this young lady's decission to wear a tux. Yes, she is a lesbian. GOD make her. GOD made her that way. Wake up.
Tuesday 20 October
By nsunshine073@aol.com
Get off the Cross Mary cause we need the wood. You act like such a Christian and think you know what God wants, only He knows what He wants. Get off your Bible thumpin beat you homophobe.
Wednesday 21 October
By Richard
Yo Nancy, if God doesn't make mistakes, why would he want some people born retarded (Down's Syndrome)? WHY would anyone want to be Gay if they were not born that way? So that people like you would have something to hate? I'm not Gay and not religious and I have no fear of Gays like you do. I think God put them on earth for a reason. YOU should be loving your neighbor as yourself. Gays are harmless. Be nice, Nancy. God is watching.
Tuesday 20 October
By sharon
Nancy - it IS a photo of a girl wearing a tuxedo. Last time I checked, the bible does not require girls to not wear tuxedos and I would bet my bottom dollar that there are photos of girls at that school ready for publication in the yearbook wearing everthing imaginable.
Before you start spouting religion, you need to look at your facts - and - use your brain at what the issue at hand is actually about. In this case, it is about a girl wearing a tuxedo.
For Pete's sake!
Tuesday 20 October
By Amy
Exactly, God doesn't make mistakes. He knew just what He was doing when he decided that this girl was a lesbian. I, for one, am tired of seeing people use God as an excuse to hate. "Let he who is without sin cast the first stone."
Tuesday 20 October
By Jess
Way to be open minded, Nancy.