Posted on 02/09/2006 5:36:17 PM PST by Coleus
The Governor's School of North Carolina describes itself as "program for intellectually gifted high school students, integrating academic disciplines, the arts, and unique courses." But one North Carolina couple is suffering some after effects of their son's involvement in the program. Jim and Beverly Burrows say after their son attended a Governor's School seminar called "The New Gay Teenager," he began telling them he was unsure of his "sexual orientation."
The parents believe the seminar was intentionally scheduled as the last optional one before classes ended in order to leave a strong, lasting impression on the students and bypass any parental notification about the seminar.
Jim Burrows says he noticed a big difference in his otherwise normal son upon his return from the school.
"He [said he] was thinking now that he perhaps was gay -- and of course I was floored by this [pronouncement] and was, like, 'where did this come from?' This kind of came out of left field," the dad says. After questioning his son for an extended period, Burrows says he discovered the source. "I found out that this was as a result of this seminar."
According to Burrows, his son was instructed by two openly homosexual staff members of the Governor's School to question his sexuality as well as Bible passages that condemn homosexuality. And the students were also encouraged by instructors to start a Gay Straight Alliance club at their schools, he says.
The North Carolina dad explains that his son's subsequent struggle with homosexuality has turned his family upside down. "As far as our family is concerned, the damage has already been done," he laments. "There's no way that we can go back and undo what has been done."
Still, Mr. Burrows feels he needs to warn other parents of the homosexual indoctrination his son encountered at the Governor's School. "[I]f I can keep one other family from having to go through this, then all this trouble has been worthwhile," he says.
Thanks!
Sorry for the double post. I dunno how to edit or delete a mistake. *~*
You have to ask the mods. Sometimes they'll do it especially if the comment is a long one.
Thanks. I can get a little harsh sometimes, and someone kiindly pointed it out to me.
Hey, no problem. I've been around long enough to take things in stride and I sometimes get testy. I try not to get crossways with my fellow freepers.......I take my anger out on the boobs in gooberment, the media, etc. *~* Anyhoo jeremiah, I'm glad we straightened things out. I'd be glad to talk to you anytime.
Same here.
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You got some 'splainin' to do......
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Ditto for an insult.
Then answer the question(s).
Wow - you don't see posters working it out as you two have. That's nice to see.
As I see it, you are being inconsistent and I'll tell you why I see it that way.
In post 242 you said to thehumanlynx:
Do you think using faux profanity gives your point more credibility, or is that the only way you know to express yourself?After you misrepresented my position in post 261, I turned your comment to thehumanlynx around in post 264 and said:
Do you think using misrepresentation gives your point more credibility, or is that the only way you know to express yourself?You decided to stop responding to my posts at that time. You are apparently being inconsistent in what you write to others compared to what you want others writing in return.
It's nice to agree to disagree, scripter. No use having another War Between The States but I do have limits, LOL. Have a wonderful day and I thank you. *~*
A friend kindly pointed out to me that I was unnecessarily harsh.
I found out that I'm not perfect a long, long time ago; and that apologies when needed for are a Good Thing.
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