[Winona Online Democracy] I believe our schools should be models for the larger society for which we are preparing students. In that context, what is the standard for speech, dress, behavior, etc? These are complex questions, but we need to answer them - our children are watching. How popular does an idea have to be for it to be acceptable? How unpopular, or how many people does it have to offend, to be unacceptable? Or is comfort the standard by which we judge ideas?
There was a time and a place in this country where students and their parents were "uncomfortable" seeing black students in the hallways with white students, and with them socializing and dating. My personal opinion (I'm not on the faculty or any committee who has to deal with this) is that students should be able to express their views as long as their behavior does not hurt others in some clear way, or disrupt the basic flow of activities in the school. Phil Carlson, Mpls _______________________________________________ This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. To manage your subscription or view the message archives, please visit http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona Any problems or suggestions can be directed to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you want help on how to contact elected officials, go to the Contact page at http://www.winonaonlinedemocracy.org
