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Old 09-29-2010, 10:31 PM   #642
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my guess, AtLast, is that teachers dont get involved because 1) they have similiar values as the bullies or 2) they themselves were bullied and are afraid to step in or 3) are so caught up in their role as educator that they cant see how it has changed over the decades to include sociological patrol.

I was screaming statistics about how homosexuality was the NUMBER ONE reason for adolescent suicide in the 80s and 90s. Hell, I even presented workshops at national conferences for youth leaders. I bombarded 4H with information on creating safe environments for gay youth to feel comfortable participating. What did it get me>? A county wide hate crime directed at me and my daughter. The state wouldnt back me when I demanded that I was working in a hostile environment.

This is going to be a hot topic until people and organizations get the damn balls to stand up to the bullies and take legal action.
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