6th Grader Forbidden To Talk About Gay Activist Harvey Milk at School (May 09)


	6th Grader Forbidden To Talk About Gay Activist Harvey Milk at School (May 09)

TripodGirl

5-24-2009 12:31 PM

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education, gay rights, sex education

TripodGirl says:

After watching Milk, the Oscar-winning film, student wanted to do a class project.

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5-26-2009 1:27 PM

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Had he seen Sean Penn's portrayal of him, Harvey Milk would be curdling in his casket.

5-26-2009 6:17 PM

TripodGirl

Why do you think so?

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