So... it isn't OK to bring a same sex date to prom (because homosexuality is contagious ya know) but when Jane loses her virginity to Dick (pun intended) and ends up getting pregnant on prom night, it'll be OK because at least that's "normal" (even though the bible says that sex before marriage is a sin too- not that I... buy that either). Although, I just had to laugh at myself for even alluding that most girls wait until prom to give it up... silly me. :o) I posted this article on facebook and a friend of mine commented that he didn't think it was a biblical thing, but rather a by-law of the school. The thing is, it IS a biblical thing in that the by-law would most likely never have been written if it weren't for an overwhelming belief by the administration in the teachings of the bible. Regardless of those beliefs, no religion should influence laws, rules or regulations pertaining to schools (or any public organization for that matter). Up until very recently, there were still segregated proms in the south. And those were written into by-laws as well... still doesn't make it right. These kids have a hard enough time being teenagers, let alone being gay teenagers. And that is because our nation still has a very long way to go in this area. Until people can learn to respect each other and not judge another person's lifestyle and our country stops denying rights to a whole segment of our population, we will continue to have these problems. Well, good for you Constance... keep standing up for your rights and maybe someday those people will realize how ignorant, judgmental and bigoted they are.
On a brighter note, Betty White will be hosting SNL on May 8th. This makes me extremely happy. I love that woman. Truth be told, I haven't tuned in to SNL since the nineties. But for Betty White, I will.
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