tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468157774833801513.post5708404575892919510..comments2023-05-25T04:18:25.866-07:00Comments on OUT IN THE SILENCE: Hate Rears Its Head On Rural Oregon Community College CampusJoe Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11641836316126743135noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468157774833801513.post-69416133185516150342010-11-06T21:55:40.794-07:002010-11-06T21:55:40.794-07:00While experiences like this are disappointing, the...While experiences like this are disappointing, they speak about the people who created them, not the folks who gathered to watch OITS & have meaningful conversation.<br /><br />OITS is challenging perceptions & opening dialogue & hearts all across the country.<br /><br />Now, I'll meet your bummer of a story about "appearing messages" with this uplifting one.<br /><br />W/in the past few days, Kate Cohn, a student at Falcon High Sch (Colorado), wore a "Marriage is So Gay" shirt to school. She was forced to change it b/c the principal said it violated the dress code. <br /><br />Her principal made it clear: no tolerance for pro-gay marriage messages.<br /><br />She is organizing. She called the news. Fellow students are jumping on board. People across the country are writing in. (why not add your letter?)<br /><br />A few days later, she was supposed to have a mtg w/ him (which never materialized - he didn't call her to the office). <br /><br />But, imagine what it felt like when she saw fellow students show up wearing post-it notes over their hearts saying, "I support Kate Cohn!"<br /><br />(did I mention you could support her by writing the Admin at Falcon High? -just keep it "factual & peaceful," per her request)hillsideslidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08014417398973109652noreply@blogger.com