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Parents complain, district investigates gay teacher's remarks
Associated Press ^ | 3-24-04

Posted on 03/24/2004 11:07:27 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer

Edited on 04/13/2004 2:46:10 AM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]

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To: BushisTheMan
"Is there no "don't ask; don't tell" policy at this school either?"

He was asked...
21 posted on 04/02/2004 9:42:22 AM PST by Kahonek
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To: Kahonek
by another teacher...he should have remained silent.
22 posted on 04/02/2004 10:45:12 AM PST by BushisTheMan
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From the article...
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"The kids walked in and there was a buzz about it," Fanelle said. "They said, 'We heard you got married on Valentine's Day. Is it true?' I said, 'Yes.' They asked, 'Was it a man?' I said, 'Yes.' Then they gave me a standing ovation."

The students then asked about his partner.
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Unless you've read a different account of the incident, it seems pretty clear. Sounds as though this guy was trying to quell the rumor by responding directly to student questions. If he had responded any other way, it would have simply escalated the rumors.
23 posted on 04/12/2004 2:52:20 PM PDT by Kahonek
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He didn't need to respond at all. He could have said something like:

This is my personal business and I prefer not to discuss it with anyone at my work.

Don't ask; don't tell!
24 posted on 04/13/2004 11:05:51 AM PDT by BushisTheMan
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To: BushisTheMan
Ever tried using that line to quell a rumor in a school (or any workplace)?
25 posted on 04/15/2004 4:22:49 PM PDT by Kahonek
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