Wednesday, 07 May 2008
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I am curious to wonder why the Daily Herald didn't mention anything about the Day of Silence. It occurred in many schools across the state, but not a thing was said about the cause or effect of it. At my school, my friend and I had set up a way to support the Day of Silence and worked very hard to have it approved and make it happen, but nothing was said. I know that many students at American Fork High school participated also. I attend Pleasant Grove High and was appalled at what people (other students) continued to say! I had heard countless times "Fags should all be permanently silenced". Is this what this city is about? Teaching our children to Discriminate against anyone different? I have been told by students attending PGHS, "All gays should be shot." I find this inappropriate. But no matter how many times I talk to the principals about it, nothing is done.

Does Alpine School District really care about if any students are being heavily damaged by what goes on from student to student? I have seen no effort by the School District to end all hate messages.


Tyler Christensen,


Pleasant Grove

(The Daily Herald ran a story in its national section on April 25 about the Day of Silence.)
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The Keeper May 08 2008 12:38:40
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But no matter how many times I talk to the principals about it, nothing is done.

Maybe you should consider moving to San Fransisco!
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Heir Flick of the Gestapo May 08 2008 13:53:32
Darn that freedom of speech thing huh?

If somebody is making personal threats or slandering you personally that's one thing. If somebody is stating an opinion, that's another. Learn to differentiate between the two.
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Just Reading 		May 08 2008 14:44:37
The Keeper wrote:
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But no matter how many times I talk to the principals about it, nothing is done.

Maybe you should consider moving to San Fransisco!

just Maybe Keeper you should come out of the closet and tell us how you really feel
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Just Reading 		May 08 2008 14:53:09
Heir Flick of the Gestapo wrote:
Darn that freedom of speech thing huh?

If somebody is making personal threats or slandering you personally that's one thing. If somebody is stating an opinion, that's another. Learn to differentiate between the two.

Well Heir Flick of the Gestapo I hate to break it too ya..!!, but a statement of "Fags should all be permanently silenced" and "All gays should be shot." are "threats" not just opinions....

just maybe you should learn to differentiate between the two...
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iceman May 08 2008 20:50:24
Day of Silence! I so looking forward to this story being about all wives congregating in Las Vegas for a day or two...damnit.
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