Comments on: Girl expelled for same-sex kiss sues school

By: Bleacher Dave

Bleacher Dave — Tue, 06 Dec 2005 06:39:01 +0000

The real irony is that if this was a case of a boy and girl engaging in â€œPDAâ€ at a private Christian school and they were busted, any case made would be tossed out. (It probably would not even be considered for trial.) – IC

That’s an excellent point, IC. I wonder how many heteros the school has tossed out for pre-marital sexual conduct.

By: BIRDZILLA

BIRDZILLA — Tue, 06 Dec 2005 02:33:09 +0000

Those damn lawyers are everywhere are,nt they? we need to end these frivlous lawsuits

By: Independent Conservative

Independent Conservative — Mon, 05 Dec 2005 22:32:28 +0000

Robert F – Yea it seems her dad is A-OK with it. To the point of suing a school that disagrees. We do have new laws on the books regarding medical lawsuits, but nothing I know of for frivolous non-medical cases like this.

AirborneVet – The school’s rules include conduct outside of school. Her father agreed to those rules when he enrolled her. The Christian walk does not end at the end of the school day. Her and her father embrace a view of the faith that is counter to that of the school’s and most other Christians. So it’s best that she was asked to leave. 2 can’t walk together in disagreement.

By: AirborneVet

AirborneVet — Mon, 05 Dec 2005 21:59:22 +0000

Ok. If this act did NOT happen on school property, which seems to be the case, what’s the problem? Is the school also going to keep tabs on heterosexual relationships outside of the school- such as kids having sex before they are marrried?
On the other hand, I believe private schools have the right to allow or not allow which students attend their school.

By: ally g

ally g — Mon, 05 Dec 2005 21:28:01 +0000

she is sick and wrong and just doesnt deserve ANY of the money.. she broke the rules.. thats her problem and no one elses.. i personally knew her and i rlly didnt like her.. so shes getting what she deserves.. our school just doesnt have that kindof money to give to some broke lesbian! End of discussion.

By: Robert F

Robert F — Mon, 05 Dec 2005 20:56:09 +0000

Are you telling me that “Dad” approves of his daughter’s seemingly sexual misconduct? Are there any laws that protect against frivolous lawsuits in GA?

By: Independent Conservative

Independent Conservative — Mon, 05 Dec 2005 18:21:31 +0000

And you know, once upon a time strict morality rules were the norm in PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Something good that was lost!

How was it lost? Bad parents that decided their “baby” could do no wrong and ran to court.

By: Independent Conservative

Independent Conservative — Mon, 05 Dec 2005 18:13:43 +0000

The real irony is that if this was a case of a boy and girl engaging in “PDA” at a private Christian school and they were busted, any case made would be tossed out. (It probably would not even be considered for trial.) And there probably would be no debate here either. Christian schools have always had strict rules in this regard and everyone accepted it.

But since Jessica Bradley and her dad feel “nothing wrong” was done by her kissing with girls, it’s suddenly a million dollar court case. Regardless of if the school wins, this whole mess is a costly expense to confirm the obvious.

As continue bringing up stupid cases brought against schools, over time more people will probably see my point. That our educational system is messed up because of bad parents, that forced schools to discontinue good discipline via legal threats and weak kneed judges.

If this private school loses this case, it would be a major loss for all private schools and any rules they attempt to enforce. In time private schools would lose their ability maintain their own conduct standards. Which would be VERY bad.

While there is the “homosexual” aspect in this particular case, it is just one of many various cases against school discipline.

Sodom and Gomorrah, coming to a school near you!

By: Rachel bat Avraham

Rachel bat Avraham — Mon, 05 Dec 2005 17:57:19 +0000

Virginity tests?
Really, what do you want the school to do, become its own mini-Taleban?
Don’t get me wrong.
I’m all for upholding standards in schools, even bringing back standards to public schools.
But I think the comment about virginity tests is quite over the top.
Not to be graphic for the sake of being graphic, but unless the girl still has a hymen, (which may not exist if the girl has ever been physically active, or even engaged in a little exercise), there’s no way to test whether someone is a virgin.
And lie detector tests?
That can be gotten around too.

I think the commenter was joking. Maybe. – Admin

By: La Shawn

La Shawn — Mon, 05 Dec 2005 09:14:57 +0000

You’re right. Sexual conduct between unmarried heterosexual teens, especially those calling themselves Christians, is wrong. But IC is focusing on this particular girl who kissed another girl at this particular school.

By: kimsch

kimsch — Mon, 05 Dec 2005 06:26:02 +0000

Regarding the inappropriate sexual conduct, wouldn’t any sexual conduct be inappropriate in a high school setting, especially a religious one? It shouldn’t matter whether it is heterosexual or homosexual if it’s sexual behavior it’s inappropriate, period.

By: Cristina

Cristina — Mon, 05 Dec 2005 05:33:49 +0000

I have not read all the comments posted so far, so this argument may have already made it’s way to list.

Take the homosexual element out of this argument and it’s STILL inappropriate behavior for school children, regardless of the age. I don’t care of they are exhibiting heterosexual or homosexual behavior, kids should not be allowed to exhibit this behavior in school.

By: Jerry McClellan

Jerry McClellan — Mon, 05 Dec 2005 02:08:17 +0000

Why is the question of whether or not the school policy was explicit in defining what inappropriate sexual behavior is or is not in question? Such a point is ridiculous, we all know, including those who are not Christians, what is inappropriate and what isn’t in regards to male/female relations. If you say you do not you lie, period.

Our own conscience tells us that.

Lets not play semantics with such ideological, multi-culti, PC foolery. The school doesn’t have to state exactly what inappropriate behavior is beyond the usual premise of heterosexual conduct.

Any such behavior that goes beyond heterosexual bounds is not only automatically deemed inappropriate but should be considered outrageous and immediately condemned. The school was within its rights and did what was right. I applaud them for it.

By: Heliotrope

Heliotrope — Sun, 04 Dec 2005 23:29:20 +0000

(Covenantâ€™s student handbook says any behavior â€œeither on campus or away which indicates that a student has disregard for the spirit of the school standards would be sufficient reason to ask for him/her to withdraw from Covenant Christian Academy.â€
David Clark, the Lawrenceville attorney representing the family, criticized the code of conduct for being unclear as to what constitutes inappropriate sexual behavior.)

Jessica can say she does not understand how her actions show a “disregard for the spirit of the school standards.” And her lawyer can say that “what constitutes inappropriate sexual behavior” is “unclear.” And they have.

They are clearly in the bottom one percent of sentient human beings who can’t figure out what differentiates a Christian academy from your local progressive experimental school for students with aversion to societal norms.

The school acted appropriately in culling Jessica out from the midst of the flock. Perhaps she can reform, atone and petition to return, but that is for another day.

By: The Ugly American

The Ugly American — Sun, 04 Dec 2005 22:34:45 +0000

You stole my thunder with your last comment IC. That is the bottom line. All the discussion about what is right and wrong, what is Christian and what is not is irrelevent. This institution has the right to enforce their rules as they see fit.

This student and her parents have the right to find a new school, or go back to public school for free.

Other than standing up for the rights of this PRIVATE institution to enforce its rules, this case is not for outsiders to condemn or approve.