Homosexual teacher tells class: I'm married

WorldNetDaily ^ | March 25, 2004

[scripter]

When California middle school teacher Ron Fanelle was asked by his students if rumors were true that he was homosexual and he had married his longtime male partner, he decided to tell the truth and confirm it all.

Ron Fanelle

"The kids walked in and there was a buzz about it," Fanelle told the Los Angeles Times. "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 social-studies instructor was asked about the identity of his "spouse," the length of their relationship, and why he didn't wear a wedding ring.

"I said, 'His name is Randy. It was a beautiful wedding. Any other questions?'" Fanelle told the paper.

Upon hearing some negative comments, Fanelle read aloud to the class the sexual-harassment code from the student handbook, and discussed topics ranging from suffrage and bigotry to the Magna Carta.

Monte Vista Middle School in Camarillo, Calif.

The frank admission has now prompted an investigation by the Pleasant Valley School District, as some parents are pulling their children out of class and accusing the teacher of promoting a pro-homosexual agenda.

"Our intent is to make sure we have all the facts and we preserve everyone's rights," Supt. Tom Dase told the Times. "We're not investigating an individual, and we're certainly not investigating Mr. Fanelle because he's homosexual."

Fanelle's colleagues at Monte Vista Middle School, including Principal Sara Davis, reportedly were aware of his homosexuality and his recent tying of the knot, even congratulating him during a staff meeting.

Though homosexual marriage is not legal in California, the city of San Francisco challenged the matter by printing and issuing its own marriage licenses to thousands of homosexual couples. The controversy is still pending in court.

Several weeks after the admission, the matter was brought up at the televised March 4 school-board meeting by parent David Maddux.

"I come to you tonight with a heavy heart," Maddux told the board, according to the report. "A seventh-grade history teacher announced to his students he's gay. I'm very upset and disappointed that this person was bringing his homosexual platform to the classroom. Mr. Fanelle opened a homosexual dialogue, telling his class he used to be married and he decided he wanted to be homosexual. He said he had homosexual feelings and tendencies."

But other parents, including Elizabeth Rice, are rallying to support Fanelle, writing a letter to the principal.

"I, for one, find nothing distressing whatsoever in a teacher indicating his or her sexual orientation to my children," Rice wrote to Davis.

"As I am sure you are aware, the angry voices you hear at Monte Vista do not speak for many of us. Indeed, I believe equally strongly that we should not continue the prejudice against, and denial of civil rights to, this minority group."

The Times reports Fanelle has since filed complaints against two fellow teachers, claiming they helped spread the word about his homosexuality.

"I got outed," Fanelle said. "I didn't come and tell the kids I was gay. I just gave them the information when they asked about it. I'm the one that got discriminated against."

[breakem]

ambiguous, you didn't make and assignment and you can't defned your statement. Now you're grading papers. LOl! That's a neat technique, declare victory and leave. Next thing, you'll tell the class about your boyfirend.

[WKB]

This has GOT to be the conversation to end all conversations.
Nut Cracker Boy talking to Breakem

[breakem]

you really need to get around more. LOL

[O.C. - Old Cracker]

ambiguous, you didn't make and assignment and you can't defned your statement. Now you're grading papers. LOl! That's a neat technique, declare victory and leave. Next thing, you'll tell the class about your boyfirend.

You're absolutely right, breakem, I can't defned your statement.

The old maxim that, 'no good deed goes unpunished' applies here. I stooped to help one of the handicapped and got nothing but abuse in return. Go figure.

[WKB]

you really need to get around more. LOL


I know but things have been kinda slow :>)

[breakem]

I also mispelled an, but you missed that. It was very easy to show that you're now willing or able to deal with substance. Have fnu!

[NutCrackerBoy]

LOL

[merry10]

Ummm, I only said one thing about it directly to you, so I don't get your crack about playing any word game all night long. It is very nice that you sent your kids to Christian School, and I'm really glad that your wife worked at the school so she can keep an eye on things, however the reality is, as many have stated here, that sexual assaults happen, teachers are attracted to students and vice versa, etc. etc at all schools in general, not just public schools.

[merry10]

As Captain Refugio stated, which I dont' think you read, our area is represented in the state by Assemblyman Strickland, Senator McClintock and one of the leaders in immigration reform, Elton Gallegly. This is the only time I've heard of this kind of situation, and the reason it IS a big deal is because this is a fairly conservative area.

[merry10]

Ummm, he is not a flaming pink flamingo or whatever turn of phrase you use. I read World Net Daily as much as the next person, but this teacher has NOT been married previously to anybody from either sex. You also know tht WND is biased to the right. Go to www.insidevc.com and look for the story if you want to insist he HAD been married to a woman. And nope, I was not making a joke about bigger fish to fry. That is an absolute fact. ONE parent took their kid out of the classroom, not several or more. The guy that went to the school board with a heavy heart does not even have a kid in Fanelle's class. At this same school, a 13 year old boy dumped a wheelchair bound kid out of his wheelchair. I think that's a whole lot worse than this situation.

[capitan_refugio]

You are thinking of the Chad Pridgen incidents. He took a plea bargin so he can get out of jail while he is still able to walk. I had met that guy through soccer on several occasions (he has/had a young <7 yr old son at the time). He gave me the creeps.

The high school teacher I am talking about was suspended only a couple of months ago. The word is that "he won't be back."

[teletech]

Ummm, I only said one thing about it directly to you, so I don't get your crack about playing any word game all night long. It is very nice that you sent your kids to Christian School, and I'm really glad that your wife worked at the school so she can keep an eye on things, however the reality is, as many have stated here, that sexual assaults happen, teachers are attracted to students and vice versa, etc. etc at all schools in general, not just public schools.

That's YOU'RE opinion and you're stuck with it! I WILL NOT post to you again!

[macrahanish #1]

Will Lemmywinks make it to safety? Who will be coerced to attend tolerance camp?

[kanawa]

...christianity is not a religion.

Would you expand upon that, please.

[O.C. - Old Cracker]

The L.A. Times also reported that Fanelle was previously married and did proclaim his loooooove for 'Randy' his new hubby. Admitted fairies have no business teaching impressionable young people or even being around them. Homosexual=pedophile.

[KC_for_Freedom]

When I was that age

At about the same time we lost an English teacher for openly advocating Communism in her class, (to this date she is a practicing Communist) and a coach who asked a girl if she would like to go out with him.

This teacher has crossed the line and will be reduced to a non-classroom position soon.

[breakem]

Thank you for getting to the bottom of the argument. No homos teaching. What country are you posting from?

[merry10]

yeah, Chad Pridgen. I didn't know there was another incident! Oh my, perverted teachers are all over! No matter what school you send your kid to - you just don't know!

[merry10]

What about the pedophiles teaching that are not gay? Is it okay for them to teach because they are not gay?

[merry10]

Time to get your head out of the sand is what I think. I don't mean to be disrespectful but you obviously want to believe that because kids go to a Christian school, that nothing bad will happen. It happens all over regardless of religion.