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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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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 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 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.
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.
Tuesday 20 October
By myb
AMEN
Tuesday 20 October
By Tina
Nancy,
I'm sorry... does the bible say that only straight men can wear tuxedos? It must be by the part that says "You shall love your neighbour as yourself.... but only if he or she is heterosexual."
Tuesday 20 October
By Vincenzo`
There was once a god. Southern bible freaks killed him though.
Tuesday 20 October
By Joe Brown
Its close minded religous nuts like you that give this country a bad rap... Instead of trying to shove your views down others throats, why dont you try being more accepting, and loving, like your "god" says to be. Why should it matter to you if this girl wants to wear a tux? its none of your business.
Tuesday 20 October
By Juan
The fact that you don't walk around naked wherever you go proves you believe in God as much as a satanist does, so get off your high horse and look at reality. I don't see you building Arcs, I don't see you giving up all your worldly possessions, and I'm pretty sure your far from Angelic. So let's cut the religious radical BS out, your making other religious people look bad. Did you forget that God loves us all, and he made us all the way we are so we can accept and embrace one another.
Sorry for that digression, now to the situation at hand. The principal is a tard, the fact of the matter is she paid to take her pictures. If she wanted to dress like a Klingon or the pope then let her, she paid to be photographed as she see's fit! People need to just let go sometimes and stop hating on people, life would be ten times better.
Tuesday 20 October
By Sara
Since when does God care if a girl wears a tuxedo? This is bias plain and simple and God doesn't ask you to judge others.He is the final judge.
Tuesday 20 October
By hjklh
Seriously i have to agree with you,
and this big deal over the tux thing,when in HISTORY has a girl worn a tux,
tuxedos in America have been worn by men as a men thing for ages,
when men would go to baseball games in a tux,
i find it highly unlady like.
why the fuck can't she just wear a bloody dress and get with the program.
Tuesday 20 October
By Teri
Nancy,
i also believe in God, but he doesn't dictate what girls should wear vs. what boys should wear. one's culture decides that. He also gave all of us personal choice. He also said that we should love one another as he loves us. no one else is her judge. we should love her and all people. if there is a consequence to one's lfree will, it need not come from a principle of a school or you.
Tuesday 20 October
By cookies
are you retarded?
Tuesday 20 October
By Rico
God does indeed make mistakes...giving you an opportunity to spew your venom is a pefect example
Tuesday 20 October
By Sharon
Bravo!!!!