NJ Governor comes out of closet, resigns
In a press conference that I just watched, NJ Governor Jim McGreevey announced that he has come to the realization that he is “a gay american”. He also stated that he had an affair with another man, and apologized to his wife and family. He announced that he will be resigning effective November 15, 2004.
I watched the news conference via the net. It was a bit bizarre – a very well delivered upbeat speech about a totally unexpected topic.
The backstory appears to be that Golan Cipel, the former head of Homeland Security for NJ, was about to sue him for sexual harassment (ABC News Story).
I am strongly in favor of gay marriage. I am even more strongly against infidelity. I’m glad to see him go.
(A Small Victory chimes in with Michele’s comments.)
Protected Gay Speech? In School?
Rosemary (Queen of All Evil) has a new blog. Stop by and say hi.
She lists a story where a high school student is in trouble. He is running for some post in his school elections, using his gay sexual orientation as his slogan.
His posters read: “Gay Guys Know Everything!” and “Queer Guy for Hunt High.”
The school removed the posters, and Jared contacted the ACLU. The ACLU has sent a letter on his behalf to the school.
Normally, I’m a strong supporter of gay rights. However, in this case, I think the school is right. The school has a duty to prevent discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, etc.
How would you react to these slogans?
“Once you vote Black, you never go back”
“It’s time a Girl wore the pants at this school”
“Vote Japanese, or face my samurai sword”
I don’t see those slogans flying either. Schools do have a limited ability to restrict speech for the preservation of order.
(Yeah, my position on this one surprised me too.)
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