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Title: Hillsboro High students walk out over transgender dispute
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St Louis Post Dispatch
URL Source: http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/ ... 39-5944-9733-32f569dcdc32.html
Published: Sep 2, 2015
Author: Doug Moore
Post Date: 2015-09-02 08:46:54 by cranky
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Lila Perry, a senior and transgender student at Hillsboro High School, speaks with reporters as Blayke Childs of Farmington offers his opinion after a student walkout on Monday, Aug. 31, 2015, over Perry's request to use the girls locker rooms. Both supporters and opponents of Perry's request turned out for the morning protest. "I have sisters and brothers that go to school," said Childs, 21. "I don't want this to grow like wildfire." In the middle of last school year, Lila Perry came out as transgender. Before that, she had been living as a gay male. But that’s not who she really was. No longer was she going to pretend, Lila said. So this year, she told teachers and administrators at Hillsboro High School, where she is a senior, that she would no longer be content to use a unisex faculty bathroom. She wanted to be treated like other female students, including access to bathrooms and locker rooms for girls. Her decision spread quickly through the small Jefferson County school district and, on Monday morning, students at Hillsboro High School walked out in protest. During the walkout, Lila was locked in the principal’s office. She said she and administrators worried about her safety. The student walkout came on the heels of a School Board meeting Thursday that drew a large crowd — parents concerned that Lila is getting special rights at the expense of other students. Most of the students at Monday’s protest were opposed to accommodations for her. A smaller group gathered in support. “The girls have rights, and they shouldn’t have to share a bathroom with a boy,” said Tammy Sorden, who has a son at Hillsboro High. It is fine to be different, she said, but it is not right to give Lila special treatment “while the girls just have to suck it up.” Students and parents interviewed after the walkout were overwhelmingly in support of keeping Lila, 17, out of the school facilities for girls. But the school’s gay-straight alliance and other supporters held a counterprotest to show that not everyone is in agreement. Some students on both sides left after school administrators broke up the protest. Supporters of Lila said they did not feel comfortable going back into the school. Opponents said leaving school was a continuation of showing their position. Lila said she has dropped out of her physical education class because there is little supervision and that makes her uncomfortable. And she rarely uses the bathroom now while at school. Still, Lila said, she should be able to use the facilities girls use. “I wasn’t hurting anyone. I didn’t want to be in something gender-neutral,” she said, referring to the faculty bathroom administrators encouraged her to use. “I am a girl. I am not going to be pushed away to another bathroom.” LEGAL ISSUES High school administrators referred a reporter to Superintendent Aaron D. Cornman. He would not comment about the issue, which has become the talk of the community since classes began in mid-August. He said he had to protect the privacy of students. He did, however, hand a reporter a written statement. It said, in part, that the district “respects the rights of all students and appreciates the fact that the students we are educating are willing to stand on their belief system and to support their cause/beliefs through their expression of free speech.” Students were allowed to protest through second- and third-hour classes and then were asked to return to class. Cornman’s statement also says that the district accepts all students “no matter race, nationality/ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation. We will promote tolerance and acceptance of all students that attend our district while not tolerating bullying/harassing behaviors of any type in any form.” Lila said the school administration has been very supportive and is working to make her feel welcome. They have allowed her to use the facilities used by girls and women. Districts that refuse to allow students to use a bathroom for the gender with which they identify could run afoul of the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights, said Kelli Hopkins of the Missouri School Boards’ Association. “The Office of Civil Rights has issued an opinion that says, if you do this, you have engaged in gender discrimination,” Hopkins said. “At the same time, there is no case law or statute in Missouri that says this is against the law.” Schools found to have violated a student’s civil rights are at risk of losing some of their federal funding, Hopkins said. ‘OUT IN PUBLIC’ Several people interviewed outside Hillsboro High on Monday argued that a student who still has male genitalia should not be allowed into a changing room with teenage girls. “I’m not comfortable with it,” said Britney Heimos, a 2008 Hillsboro graduate who was at the school to pick up her brother. “There is nothing wrong with being different. But when you are different, there are sacrifices.” Shortly after the protest, Jeff Childs, 47, and his son, Blayke, 21, both of Farmington, drove onto the high school parking lot with “Girls Rights Matter” painted on the sides and tailgate of the Ford pickup. When they were told by police to leave, they went to a Dollar General store, bought poster boards and markers and made signs that they held at the busy entrance to the high school. “This needs to stop before it goes too far,” said Childs, who has a niece and a nephew who go to an elementary school in Hillsboro. “I’m not trying to be ignorant, but (the transgender student) is bringing it out in public for everybody else to deal with.” Skyla Thompson, 16, refers to Lila as her best friend. She said Lila often stays at Skyla’s house overnight while Lila’s family tries to come to grips with their child identifying as transgender. “She is such a good person. They are just judging her on the outside,” Skyla said of those who have been critical of Lila. Lila wears a long brown wig, with bobby pins keeping the hair from her eyes. On Monday, her outfit included a short blue skirt and wedges. “She is choosing her life to better herself, to better accept herself,” said friend Gianna Warfel, 16. “I don’t know what there is to discriminate about that. I really support the bravery she has.” Hopkins, of the Missouri School Boards’ Association, said she is having to explain to school boards with more frequency how the federal government views treatment of transgender students. “I got no calls on this five years ago,” she said. “I’ve gotten at least half a dozen recently.” 
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#41. To: nolu chan (#39)
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She? Fine. By these modern definitions, I guess I am a lesbian male. Can I shower with the girls too?
If he's a gay male, wouldn't he prefer to shower with the guys anyway?
Blah,blah,mindless blah. As usual,you are working from emotion and missing the point. We ARE all EQUAL IN THE EYES OF THE LAW. PERIOD,END OF THAT DISCUSSION! And there is no discrimination involved when baring a genetic female (or male) from restroom or dressing rooms reserved for people with different genders. If there were only ONE bathroom and only females were bared from using it,that would be discrimination. Others who are NOT "gender-benders" have a undeniable right to privacy,and the alleged "right" of some trannie to demand they be treeted like what they are NOT does NOT invalidate the right to privace of normal people. Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012)
That's just a small part of the problem. Seems like everybody in the country now wants special rights. Thats the problem with the LGBTASLKJJ group. No,it seems to be the problem with everybody. Seems like everybody has a "Me,me,ME,DAMMIT!" attitude in this country these days. It wasn't always that way. Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012)
Dunno...I'm thinking "Lila" the boy who dresses and 'identifies' with girls is actually using this stunt to gain access to the Forbidden City. He is already getting sleep overs with other girls no father in his right mind would allow; now trying to get into the girls locker room. I think this teen boy is successfully doing a huge 'end around' to get to the very same objectives other red blooded American teen boys try by "frontal assault." "The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.”"---Isaiah 40:8
Oh,yeah! NOTHIN'S says 'murika like senseless murder,right? Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012)
Well,those ARE traditional Christian methods of dealing with people you don't like. Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012)
"We",as individual people are under no obligation to treat anyone any way other than lawfully because "WE" are NOT the government. Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012)
I think "Lila" is really a red blooded American teen boy who has found the loop hole to get full access to teen girl sleepovers and locker room. Teen boys have been trying to figure out how to do this by 'frontal assault' for generations. Now all a teen boy has to do is wear some makeup, a hideous wig and wait for the gates of the Forbidden City to welcome him peacefully. "The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.”"---Isaiah 40:8
That could have been phrased differently. Speak for yourself. Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012)
Exactly! He can claim he is the grandson of Sea Biscuit if he wants,but that doesn't mean anybody is going to slap a saddle on him and run him in the Kentucky Derby. Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012)
You don't understand. In THEIR "Christian minds" you are "pro-faggot" unless you want to see the government murder them for being faggots". Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012)
No. Correct. I am sure a father would not want a boy with the 'goods' dressing up as a girl to be in the locker room with his daughter. I have all boys. "The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.”"---Isaiah 40:8
You and Stoney really are messed up if you believe that's what Jesus taught. ESPECIALLY since according to THEIR instruction manual,Jesus spent his entire life surrounded by and living with harry-legged men,without even ever having wanted to kiss a female. Am I the only one wondering what they would have to say about the sexuality of any of their 30 something year old neighbors that surrounded himself with mean 24/7,and was never seen to associate with "those girl-things"? Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012)
You see, I think that gay deal he was pushing was a gimmick too. It did not get him invites to sleep overs just shopping partners. So he is using the transgender thing to legally get him into the Forbidden City and to sleep overs. All with legal air cover. It's genius, he figured it out! Fathers beware! "The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.”"---Isaiah 40:8
Guy dresses like a girl and wants to use the girl's locker room. No. Born with a dick = dude. It is painfully simple.... But NOT to the simple-minded anything-goes rudderless, common-senseless pods who've succumbed to massive God-less brainwashing.
Of course. Vatican City is lousy with them. Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012)
All with legal air cover. It's genius, he figured it out! Fathers beware! Could be a scam. Legal cover from Pod Inc. As a Freshman I ingeniously opted for 'Homemaking' with the young ladies instead of one more year of shop. The guidance counselor, perplexed, gave me permission. I cracked the code! The bad news: When the guys found out, the school were deluged with other requests. The Operation was called off :-(
In his case, gay dude. Keep him out of the boys locker room, too.
Because the boy named Lila should shower after gym class and ANY father with a daughter will NOT let Lila and his different genitals shower with the girls. So this demand to use girls' facilities while unisex are available is all about creating special rights. It will lead to destroying athletic programs and getting kids to gym each day. All on the mark. One perverse jackazz finds the loophole in the system, overriding common sense. They he/it is given Special Rights because otherwise it's considered "Unequal Rights" by the jack-azz activists, amoral crusaders, and anarchists... And suddenly, yeah -- good hygiene and showers are no longer allowed at school because of liability reasons and caring parents who oppose institutional stupidity and idiocy. Athletic programs will be affected adversely...BUT it's all "good"," because the "Equal Rights" Morons (yes, like YOU Pete) will have celebrated their glorious mission in life -- because THEIR version of "Equal Rights" means effin up "Gawd's Plan."
Fine. By these modern definitions, I guess I am a lesbian male. Can I shower with the girls too? Well Hollyweird tried to prepare us for odd situations in the future. But people just thought they were comedy shows: "The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.”"---Isaiah 40:8
Yup. But in THAT case, we can see the pro-homofascist ACLU and SPLC leftist lawyers suing school districts for "Equal Access" and "Rights," and being coerced into building an entire wing of a school dedicated to the life's freaks, queers, trannies, tri-sexuals, quad-sexuals, and bestial-sexuals. There'll be cages and horse stalls as well -- as a matter of "Equal Rights" for all. Keep in mind -- that w they are ALL "born-that-way." Fred and Pete will apply for and fight over "janitorial duties."
LOL
One big locker room, unisex showers, weekly medical testing, universal Norplant and Soma for all. "Orgy-porgy, puddin' 'n pie." - Brave New World
But...but...YOU spent ALL that time in Nam "surrounded by and living with harry-legged men." Hmmm....cleaning each others' guns. According to your own logic and standard ...you MUST be queer.
Taking a baseball bat to queers head would be appropriate. I disagree. Perhaps the baseball bat would be more appropriate for those who encourage the confused young teen boy/young man. He needs help and the help he needs is now illegal in most states as discrimination. The teen boy who calls himself "Lila" and dresses like a girl, needs a strong male figure in his family to tell him that being gay and wanting to be a transgender is not normal. If we have a child with a deformed hand, we get them surgery to correct it. Same with the emotional and mental condition of this young man. "The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.”"---Isaiah 40:8
Well,those ARE traditional Christian methods of dealing with people you don't like. Actually the following is a Christian approach to engaging in conversation a transgender: "The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.”"---Isaiah 40:8
Am I the only one wondering what they would have to say about the sexuality of any of their 30 something year old neighbors that surrounded himself with mean 24/7,and was never seen to associate with "those girl-things"? Warped minds indulge in their own fantasies. You have used "harry {sic} legged men" quite often in your diatribes. Just saying... "The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.”"---Isaiah 40:8
Sneakypete: Of course. Vatican City is I think I fixed your error above. "The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.”"---Isaiah 40:8
Did they beat the him/her/it with a baseball bat or cut off his dick? According to some of the self-proclaimed "Christians" here, that's what Jesus would do. In a Cop Culture, the Bill of Rights Doesn’t Amount to Much LOL, see? This kid is trying to get access. I did not think so until I read about the sleep over with his 'friend' a girl. Then look at the pic. Horrible wig and lipstick some sailors would use for a shipboard version of a "South Pacific" musical. It's all a phony front. Maybe Vic can tell us a bit more about those shipboard musicals when he gets a chance:) "The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.”"---Isaiah 40:8
I can see the rationale use of a baseball bat in addressing this matter. He needs help and the help he needs is now illegal in most states as discrimination. The teen boy who calls himself "Lila" and dresses like a girl, needs a strong male figure in his family to tell him that being gay and wanting to be a transgender is not normal. At this point there's been no one to step up presumably. The problem is now that a number of liberal states run by effete, homofascist administrators have made ANY counseling or resolution at such re-calibration and correction of such sexually confused and mentally ill young people...a CRIME. This criminalization of counseling the confused and misguided is about the recruitment of victims, is it not? If we have a child with a deformed hand, we get them surgery to correct it. Same with the emotional and mental condition of this young man. Yes, of course the correction of such defect/mental deformity should be regarded as no different that addressing any physical deformity. Just as with a broken bone, there is a small window that the healing MUST take place. The recruiters of the homo-army deny that fundamental right to young people who do not "know" they true identity -- thanks to the indoctrination thru schools, TV, entertainment, Hollywood. And unfortunately, more kids grow up without fathers than ever before, which is why the church family has become is so important. Mentoring thru Boy Scouts to some degree were of great help....but no longer.
Watch the video. The answer is no. "The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.”"---Isaiah 40:8
HEH! That was my first impression -- especially with the bad wig. Yeah, the reeeealy bad wig and sloppy lipstick. Remember that scene from Stalag 17? I think the press and school may be getting punked. Maybe Vic can tell us a bit more about those shipboard musicals when he gets a chance:) Lol -- Vic, is it true you wore coconut shells as your "boobs"? ;-)
What happens in WESTPAC, stays in WESTPAC.
Yes "The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.”"---Isaiah 40:8
LOL!!! "The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.”"---Isaiah 40:8
Nah. I was an officer, so I got to stand there and judge the beauty contest. I "Crossed the Line" on two ships (no, not THAT line - the Equator), and in both of those ceremonies I noticed that the Filipino sailors always won the beauty contests. (And after 3 months at sea some of them really were disturbingly fetching when they primped up in those dresses and wigs...) I found a picture of one of those ceremonies in a box the other day. I laughed so hard I peed. Then I burnt the thing, because it would be IMPOSSIBLE to explain to anybody what the hell that was all about, and I'd be hearing about it for the rest of my life if anybody ever saw those pics. Or worse, I WOULDN'T hear a word, and just see my family looking at me funny.
According to some of the self-proclaimed "Christians" here, that's what Jesus would do. The Scene: You've walked away from your 10 year old boy to find a water fountain at a park...and lost track of Junior ITMT. You espy some big man aggressively cornering your 10 year old boy behind a not-so distant tree while hearing muffled screams. Since you've just been playing baseball, you've got a Louisville Slugger. Please advise us as to your immediate course of action. Thanks.
Hilarious...
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#42. To: redleghunter (#40)
#43. To: GrandIsland (#1)
And this is why we aren't equal... and when you buy into that libtarded ideal, you get this mess. Pete, you support this shit, go down there and let this vile nasty faggot shit in your bathroom.
#44. To: Justified (#2)
Pervs want special rights.
#45. To: Vicomte13, liberator (#26)
Skyla Thompson, 16, refers to Lila as her best friend. She said Lila often stays at Skyla’s house overnight while Lila’s family tries to come to grips with their child identifying as transgender.
#46. To: A K A Stone (#3)
Taking a baseball bat to queers head would be appropriate.
#47. To: Fred Mertz, A K A Stone (#5)
Maybe your Christian values could allow you to mimic ISIS methods - burn the kid alive.
#48. To: Liberator (#8)
We aren't "equal", we never were. We shouldn't treat people "equally"... we should treat people fairly.
#49. To: GrandIsland (#1)
And this is why we aren't equal...
#50. To: misterwhite (#11)
"It is fine to be different, she said, but it is not right to give Lila special treatment “while the girls just have to suck it up.”
#51. To: misterwhite (#14)
HE is a girl only because he says he's a girl. Sorry, but that's not enough to gain admittance to the girls' facilities.
#52. To: Deckard, GrandIsland, Luberator, Fred Mertz (#25)
Good grief man! No one is defending "faggots".
#53. To: Vicomte13 (#26)
Guy dresses like a girl and wants to use the girl's locker room.
#54. To: Deckard, Liberator, GrandIsland, Fred Mertz (#29)
I know the definition of Christian does not include someone wanting to cut the dicks off faggots.
#55. To: Vicomte13 (#42)
If he's a gay male, wouldn't he prefer to shower with the guys anyway?
#56. To: Vicomte13, redleghunter (#26)
This is so very simple, really.
#57. To: CZ82 (#36)
BTW do you know of any religions in other countries that tolerate homos??
#58. To: redleghunter, Vicomte13 (#55)
You see, I think that gay deal he was pushing was a gimmick too. It did not get him invites to sleep overs just shopping partners. So he is using the transgender thing to legally get him into the Forbidden City and to sleep overs.
#59. To: Liberator (#56)
"Born with a dick = dude."
#60. To: redleghunter, cranky, Vicomte13, sneakypete (#40)
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This is all going to lead to very bad hygeine at High Schools or all Gym classes being the last period of school.
#61. To: Vicomte13, liberator, A K A Stone, CZ82 (#41)
She?
#62. To: misterwhite, Ethel Mertz, sneakypete, redleghunter, Vicomte13, CZ82 (#59)
In his case, gay dude. Keep him out of the boys locker room, too.
#63. To: redleghunter (#61)
But people just thought they were comedy shows...
#64. To: (#60)
#65. To: sneakypete, Deckard, Liberator, GrandIsland, Ethel Mertz, redleghunter, Vicompte13, CZ82, Misterwhite, GrandIsland (#54)
According to THEIR instruction manual,Jesus spent his entire life surrounded by and living with harry-legged men,without even ever having wanted to kiss a female.
#66. To: A K A Stone, rlk, liberator (#3)
#67. To: sneakypete, A K A Stone, Fred Mertz, liberator, Vicomte13, CZ82 (#47)
Maybe your Christian values could allow you to mimic ISIS methods - burn the kid alive.
#68. To: sneakypete, Deckard, Liberator, GrandIsland, Fred Mertz (#54)
ESPECIALLY since according to THEIR instruction manual,Jesus spent his entire life surrounded by and living with harry-legged men,without even ever having wanted to kiss a female.
#69. To: sneakypete, CZ82 (#57)
CZ82:BTW do you know of any religions in other countries that tolerate homos??
lousy with full of them.
#70. To: redleghunter, Liberator, A K A Stone, sneakypete, Fred Mertz, hondo68 (#67)
Actually the following is a Christian approach to engaging in conversation a transgender:
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts
#71. To: Liberator, Vicomte13, CZ82 (#58)
As a Freshman I ingeniously opted for 'Homemaking' with the young ladies instead of one more year of shop. The guidance counselor, perplexed, gave me permission. I cracked the code! The bad news: When the guys found out, the school were deluged with other requests. The Operation was called off :-(
#72. To: redleghunter, A K A Stone, rlk, Deckard (#66)
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Perhaps the baseball bat would be more appropriate for those who encourage the confused young teen boy/young man.
#73. To: Deckard (#70)
Did they beat the him/her/it with a baseball bat or....
#74. To: redleghunter, Vicomte13, CZ82 (#71)
This kid is trying to get access. I did not think so until I read about the sleep over with his 'friend' a girl. Then look at the pic. Horrible wig and lipstick some sailors would use for a shipboard version of a "South Pacific" musical. It's all a phony front.
#75. To: redleghunter (#71)
Maybe Vic can tell us a bit more about those shipboard musicals when he gets a chance:)
#76. To: Liberator (#72)
The problem is now that a number of liberal states run by effete, homofascist administrators have made ANY counseling or resolution at such re-calibration and correction of such sexually confused and mentally ill young people...a CRIME. This criminalization of counseling the confused and misguided is about the recruitment of victims, is it not?
#77. To: Vicomte13 (#75)
What happens in WESTPAC, stays in WESTPAC.
#78. To: Liberator (#74)
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Lol -- Vic, is it true you wore coconut shells as your "boobs"? ;-)
#79. To: Deckard, redleghunter, A K A Stone, sneakypete, Fred Mertz, hondo68 (#70)
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Did they beat the him/her/it with a baseball bat or cut off his dick?
#80. To: Vicomte13 (#78)
I noticed that the Filipino sailors always won the beauty contests. (And after 3 months at sea some of them really were disturbingly fetching...)
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