tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6342364914875572105.post7216630208645316009..comments2023-12-10T17:20:11.228-06:00Comments on WISSUP = WISCONSIN SPEAKS UP: GSA DENIED Co-Curricular Status at West Bend High SchoolsWest Bend Citizen Advocatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16674336754911157020noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6342364914875572105.post-71569604751840107012011-05-11T19:30:40.581-05:002011-05-11T19:30:40.581-05:00Ginny, I want to thank you for all your hard work ...Ginny, I want to thank you for all your hard work and am glad this petition did not pass. This is a non-academic club, with flimsy and hastily drawn up ties to the curriculum to meet the application standard for approval. This should not be a school sponsored club. Kudos to the 3 board members who wouldn't be bullied by the threat of a lawsuit. Fincke threatened it was "illegal" to deny this club school-sponsorship, but what about the legal ramifications of exposing minors to this club's agenda? Personally, I don't agree with the homesexual lifestyle, but I am tolerant. These kids can keep meeting, and I wouldn't want that stopped. But it shouldn't be school sponsored. Keep up the good work - and I speak for many of my neighbors and friends in West bend.shenningrnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17769755778354187981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6342364914875572105.post-5444885044803116522011-05-10T05:23:30.403-05:002011-05-10T05:23:30.403-05:00This is true, Travis, but you must remember that t...This is true, Travis, but you must remember that this does not mean the GSA would not QUALIFY for funding. That may all be "well and good" for today, but in the future that could change, and nothing would be able to be done about it then. Thanks for the note, Travis!West Bend Citizen Advocatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16674336754911157020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6342364914875572105.post-45793205625032865962011-05-10T05:20:42.837-05:002011-05-10T05:20:42.837-05:00Thank you for stopping by, Jacob!Thank you for stopping by, Jacob!West Bend Citizen Advocatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16674336754911157020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6342364914875572105.post-45840310170573314322011-05-09T23:35:44.502-05:002011-05-09T23:35:44.502-05:00Hello Ginny, I attended the board meeting, and wou...Hello Ginny, I attended the board meeting, and would like to point out one thing: it was stated by both speakers as well as the board that the GSA does not wish to recive taxpayer funded,co-cirruclar status, but voluntary and free status as a school sponsored club, such as key club.Travishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08654168481027424613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6342364914875572105.post-21365450664362197772011-05-09T23:17:34.509-05:002011-05-09T23:17:34.509-05:00i firmly stand beside my brother ian. i feel that ...i firmly stand beside my brother ian. i feel that the denial of the west bend high school GSA's was morally and religiously biased. the purpose of a gay straight alliance is exactly that; an organization dedicated towards bringing people together regardless of their lifestyle or their sexual orientation. it is an open environment through which people can develop a sense of self and learn where they stand in the world.i will stand beside ian and the rest of the west bend GSA until equality and justice overcome closed-mindedness and prejudice.<br /><br />respectfully submitted,<br />Jacob W. Harrisonjakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00780152848016589490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6342364914875572105.post-82982151991489435312011-05-09T22:43:31.647-05:002011-05-09T22:43:31.647-05:00Hi, Ian! Thanks for taking the time to write. It...Hi, Ian! Thanks for taking the time to write. It is not my intention to "silence the voice of youth." I believe young people are a precious gift from God and have much to contribute to this world. Blessings, Ian!West Bend Citizen Advocatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16674336754911157020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6342364914875572105.post-32569303250488355542011-05-09T22:39:49.509-05:002011-05-09T22:39:49.509-05:00Hello, Ginny. If you aren't familiar with me, ...Hello, Ginny. If you aren't familiar with me, my name is Ian Pace. I am the co-president of the West Bend High School GSA, alongside Nick Schoob. We would like to extend greetings to you and your moral crusaders, and wish you the best on your futile endeavours. You cannot and will not silence the voice of the youth. It is not within your power to do so. You cannot ignore injustice and discrimination. It will prevail, and no one can stop it. We will continue to suffer for a cause worthy of a true goal: equality. So please, continue to waste time blogging about us. Justice is out there, and we will find it.<br /> <br /> <br />Respectfully Submitted, <br />Ian M. Pacesuzo666https://www.blogger.com/profile/13748154126879776047noreply@blogger.com