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Gov't Agrees to Mandatory Homosexual Curriculum with No Opt-Out for Students or Parents
LifeSite ^ | June 1, 2006 | ry Vanderheyden and John-Henry Westen

Posted on 06/04/2006 6:02:27 AM PDT by Man50D

VANCOUVER, June 1, 2006 (LifeSiteNews.com) - A homosexual teacher and his same-sex partner who launched a human rights complaint with the British Columbia government have settled with the Government of British Columbia. According to the homosexual activist who launched a human rights suit, homosexual issues will soon be a mandatory part of school curricula taught in classrooms throughout the province, without the ability of students or parents to opt out.

BC's Ministry of Education and Ministry of the Attorney-General agreed to review the province's curricula to ensure that the issue of homosexuality is included in all so-called 'social justice' discussions - such as those involving racial inequality and women's rights. The decision was the result of a settlement reached with Murray and Peter Corren, who launched their formal human rights complaint in 1999, which alleged "systemic sexual discrimination" in the classroom.

However, a key element in the Corren complaint was the attempt to ensure that the courses teaching positively about homosexuality are mandatory, and that neither students nor parents are able to opt-out. Speaking at the time of the launch of the human rights action, last July, the activists' legal council, Tim Timberg, said, "The second issue is there's an opting-out provision in the curriculum that where a subject is deemed to be sensitive, the school teachers are under an obligation to in advance advise parents that they'll be raising a sensitive issue in the classroom."

Coquitlam teacher Murray Corren told the Vancouver Sun today that the settlement will also make it more difficult for students and parents to opt out of lessons dealing with sexual orientation.

Attorney-General Wally Oppal said Wednesday that the province was indeed shaping a new 'social justice' course that will incorporate the homosexual issues. "I think it's a fair settlement," he claimed. "We listened to their [the Correns'] complaints and we decided there was some merit in what they were suggesting." Oppal added that he hoped British Columbians were a "mature enough society" to accept "that there is an understanding that there is a place for this in our curriculum."

A press release from the BC Government notes that in addition to revamping the provinces educational curriculum to ensure it "reflects inclusion" for the homosexual lifestyle, the province is commencing immediately to offer an elective grade 12 course on "justice and equality" which will address "sexual orientation.

Corinna Filion, spokesman for the Ministry of Education told LifeSiteNews.com that the agreement included provisions to bar some parents and students who had been opting for home education or other arrangements on topics of sexuality. While the province will still allow parents and students those alternative options when it comes to sex education (health and career courses), students will be forced to remain in classes dealing with sexual orientation outside of sexual education in spite of any objections students or their parents my have.

"For example in social studies if they are reading a book about same sex families . . . the policy (of allowing for alternative arrangements) would not apply," explained Filion.

A copy of the agreement was not available to reporters by press time.

See related LifeSiteNews.com coverage: B.C. Gay Couple Seeks Mandatory Homosexual School Curriculum Without Parental Opt-Out http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2005/jul/05071106.html


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To: DCPatriot
We all remember the "different" boys and girls in our classrooms growing up in elementary and high school. The boys that couldn't climb a rope or threw a ball like a girl.

Do you mean human beings meriting respect and dignity because they are human or do you mean individuals identified by and assigned stereotyped designations and as such illegitimately discriminated against and or classified and pigeon holed?

I suggest you stay on topic -homosexuality, WHICH involves one thing only that differentiates it from the norm -the sex -NOT the rope climbing or ball throwing...

41 posted on 06/04/2006 9:29:12 AM PDT by DBeers (†)
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42 posted on 06/04/2006 9:30:29 AM PDT by DBeers (†)
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To: Man50D
Your line of thinking is a slippery slope that will only encouraging these groups even more.

Nobody is meaning to encourage these groups. My hope is that eventually humankind can discover a cure so that those people that are affected by this crosswiring in their brains can be normal.

43 posted on 06/04/2006 9:31:35 AM PDT by DCPatriot ("It aint what you don't know that kills you. It's what you know that aint so" Theodore Sturgeon)
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To: little jeremiah

Because I choose to recognize homosexuality as a birth defect, does not mean I support the homosexualization of children, ya moron.


44 posted on 06/04/2006 9:33:19 AM PDT by DCPatriot ("It aint what you don't know that kills you. It's what you know that aint so" Theodore Sturgeon)
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To: DCPatriot
Hey, you're the one who said they were born that way.

Now, perhaps you meant to say that while there may be a genetic predisposition towards homosexual behavior, it doesn't mean the individual must act on it. That, I can agree with.

Just as there may be genetic predispositions to pedophilia, bestiality, incest, necrophilia, or even heterosexual nymphomania, that doesn't mean that society must accept this deviant sexual behavior. No more than they should accept a genetic predisposition to criminal behavior.

The bottom line is that to say it's genetic is a cop-out. It implies no willpower, character, or self-esteem. It makes us slaves to our basest desires.

45 posted on 06/04/2006 9:41:22 AM PDT by robertpaulsen
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To: little jeremiah

thanks for the pingola!


46 posted on 06/04/2006 9:43:37 AM PDT by DBeers (†)
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To: DCPatriot; little jeremiah
Hey, little jeremiah. Don't be upset that you're a moron. It could be worse -- you could be an a$$hole. Or even worse, an A$$HOLE.
47 posted on 06/04/2006 9:45:37 AM PDT by robertpaulsen
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To: DCPatriot
"BTW, he's a lot more interesting to converse with than his siblings."

Why is that? Is it related to his gayness? Does his being gay make him more interesting?

If not, then why are you bringing it up?

48 posted on 06/04/2006 9:50:16 AM PDT by robertpaulsen
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To: khnyny
"and I do support "tolerance" but it should not come at the expense of other people's rights."

I agree. I support tolerance also -- in exchange, I ask for discretion.

Flagrant ass-grabbing and french kissing in front of my kids is not tolerated.

49 posted on 06/04/2006 9:54:27 AM PDT by robertpaulsen
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To: Man50D

Whisky Tango Foxtrot?


50 posted on 06/04/2006 10:04:22 AM PDT by Ben Chad
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To: Ronaldus Magnus
Are Canadians presently permitted to homeschool their children?

According to the article they are.

But it seems as if the Sodomites have nullified that effort by not allowing even the Home schoolers to opt out

"Corinna Filion, spokesman for the Ministry of Education told LifeSiteNews.com that the agreement included provisions to bar some parents and students who had been opting for home education or other arrangements on topics of sexuality.

While the province will still allow parents and students those alternative options when it comes to sex education (health and career courses), students will be forced to remain in classes dealing with sexual orientation outside of sexual education in spite of any objections students or their parents my have." `

51 posted on 06/04/2006 10:19:24 AM PDT by mississippi red-neck (You will never win the war on terrorism by fighting it in Iraq and funding it in the West Bank.)
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To: DCPatriot
If there is a course taught in school that teaches that homosexuality exists in virtually all species, then perhaps there will be less hate crimes committed against them.

That's entirely different than what we're talking about here.

You said in your first post that you support this. Your stated reasons (paraphrasing) are to promote understanding and reduce "Hate Crimes".

But if you boil the argument down to it's essence, it's simply this.

You don't think parents can be trusted to guide the formation of their children's values in all areas. That the government must, on this issue at least, step in and FORCE them to conform to a set of values they hold to be highly reprehensible, but that you happen to agree with.

There's no getting around the fact that, on this issue, you prefer the government to have dominance over the parents on how the children are raised. I just can't go there.

Are there any other areas you like the government to take over for the parents?

52 posted on 06/04/2006 10:37:48 AM PDT by Jotmo ("Voon", said the mattress.)
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To: DCPatriot

You weren't exactly crystal clear in your comments, bro.


53 posted on 06/04/2006 10:46:48 AM PDT by little jeremiah
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To: robertpaulsen
The bottom line is that to say it's genetic is a cop-out. It implies no willpower, character, or self-esteem. It makes us slaves to our basest desires.

It is not a cop-out. It's a statement of fact.

My reference to it was simply to head off the bible thumping wackos in here that seem to think a homosexuality is no different than the deviant behavior displayed by serial killers.

If two people wish to willfully indulge in homosexual behavior with each other, it's nobody else's business.

Anyone who pushes said behavior on children or heterosexual adults should be dealt with accordingly...and not because the bible says it's wrong.

54 posted on 06/04/2006 11:11:48 AM PDT by DCPatriot ("It aint what you don't know that kills you. It's what you know that aint so" Theodore Sturgeon)
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To: robertpaulsen
No, I brought up the opinion about the gay nephew being more interesting to me so as to point out that they are certainly not less deserving of acceptance in society.

In fact I think homosexuals contribute much more of what we consider beauty and wonderment in our miserable lives.

I'd rather eat a meal prepared by my nephew than The Cable Guy. ;^)

55 posted on 06/04/2006 11:17:27 AM PDT by DCPatriot ("It aint what you don't know that kills you. It's what you know that aint so" Theodore Sturgeon)
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To: DCPatriot

You don't know his complete history. Perhaps he was molested homosexually by a trusted friend, teacher or scout leader. He's not likely to reveal this to anyone. Psychologists will tell you that people treated in the worst ways will sometimes rationalize that treatment and even accept it as normal if repeated enough times.

What does "successful gay man" mean? Does it mean he doesn't have AIDS or hepatitis, yet? Or does it mean that he's already passed the average lifespan for homosexual men of 44 years?


56 posted on 06/04/2006 11:19:10 AM PDT by MSM Hater (Shame on Senators DeRino and VRinovich!)
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To: little jeremiah
Probably not. I'm surely not a gifted writer.

And I'm sorry for calling you a moron.

57 posted on 06/04/2006 11:19:36 AM PDT by DCPatriot ("It aint what you don't know that kills you. It's what you know that aint so" Theodore Sturgeon)
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To: MSM Hater
I meant that he's a grown man that supports himself, has a very good paying career, and contributes to society.

A man that you could trust more to babysityour children than the neighborhood teenager.

58 posted on 06/04/2006 11:24:22 AM PDT by DCPatriot ("It aint what you don't know that kills you. It's what you know that aint so" Theodore Sturgeon)
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To: DCPatriot
"And I'm sorry for calling you a moron."

Ahem.

59 posted on 06/04/2006 1:00:11 PM PDT by robertpaulsen
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To: DCPatriot
"If two people wish to willfully indulge in homosexual behavior with each other, it's nobody else's business."

I would prefer that. But, you certainly must agree that they're making it our business, yes?

60 posted on 06/04/2006 1:02:28 PM PDT by robertpaulsen
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