Worth Knowing: Seriously... this is not okay...

This story is pretty new, and I think it is definitely worth knowing. However, I mostly just want to gripe. I don't have much to say about this, because either you agree with me or you don't. However, if you don't agree, you're stupid. Here are the facts as I understand them.

Today, in Mississippi, Itawamba County school district's board decided to cancel this year's prom. The reason - a female student wanted to wear a tuxedo and attend the event with her same-sex date. The ACLU became involved and gave the school board until yesterday to change it's policy. The day passed with no comment, but the board eventually released the following statement: the school board would not host the event "due to the distractions to the educational process caused by recent events." Furthermore, they stated "It is our hope that private citizens will organize an event for the juniors and seniors. However, at this time, we feel that it is in the best interest of the Itawamba County School District, after taking into consideration the education, safety and well being of our students."

Curiously, no mention was made of the ACLU, or Constance McMillen, the student involved. it would appear that the School Board would rather punt on the question than deal with the repercussions of enforcing its rules. McMillen also suggests that the action is retaliatory, as many of her peers would fault her personally for the cancellation. Whatever the case, this blogger supports Constance McMillen in her desire to assert her rights.

Constance McMillen, 18

The entire Associated Press article can be found here: Miss. school prom off after lesbian's date request