This is where liberalism, secularism, godlessness leads

By: American Decency Staff

This is where liberalism, secularism, godlessness leads.  Here is the lead news item from WZZM (TV-13 Grand Rapids): Here’s the news article: MUSKEGON, Mich. (WZZM) – There will be no king or queen at the Mona Shores High School prom this spring.  The district is switching to a gender neutral prom court after a controversy during the election for homecoming king last fall. [Special note to readers:  Mona Shores is in West Michigan – not a bastion for liberalism but all it takes is for a core of politically correct (value neutral) public school decision makers under pressure from the ACLU.] "We did what we did because we feel it's right for our students," says high school principal Jennifer Bustard. Last September, votes choosing 17 year old Oakleigh Reed for homecoming king were not counted because, although he [she] identifies himself as a boy, anatomically Reed is a girl. The new policy removes gender from consideration. "All students can be a part of it if they choose," says Bustard. "If their peers would like to have two male representatives or two females or one of each, that will be their choice." "I am glad the school is changing the prom court rules," Reed said in a statement released by his lawyer. "All I wanted was a chance for all students to participate." The controversy over the district's decision not to let Oakleigh Reed compete for homecoming king made national headlines and attracted the attention of the American Civil Liberties Union. Administrators say they don't think the transgendered student was looking for publicity or the opportunity to champion a cause. "In fact, I think the exact opposite," says Bustard. "I think it was very difficult on Oakleigh this fall to get all of the attention. I think it really took a toll on him and it took a toll on all of here at the school." The new prom policy affects the spring dance coming up in May. Administrators say the homecoming court next fall will probably also be gender neutral. Reed has not said if he is interested in serving on the gender neutral prom court. http://muskegon.wzzm13.com/news/news/mona-shores-wont-crown-prom-king-or-queen/53259 For those who have students in the Mona Shores Public School System – If you are not able to see a reversal of this decadent decision, wouldn’t it be a good time  to transfer your student(s) out of Mona Shores? Now would be a good time for each of us reading this to express our grave concern to those decision makers.  We were not able to find an email contact.  We provide this sample letter with the school’s contact form address below it. Sample letter: It is with great sadness that I feel the need to contact you on your decision to switch the Mona Shores Prom court to be gender neutral. This decision violates the time-honored principles of many in your school district who have built their lives on Biblical standards that are incompatible with this policy. This decision is an insult to the beliefs of many in your community and sets a frightening precedent for many schools both in this community and in others. In your desire to appear politically correct and appease this one student, you have insulted the religious and cultural beliefs of many more. If you truly wish to be open minded, I hope that you will not succumb to the pressure of politically correct organizations like the ACLU and actually do what is best for ALL of your students. Please, reverse this decision. ————————————— Mona Shores Superintendent Mr. Terry Babbitt http://bit.ly/fJXtQA Contact Information: Mona Shores Public Schools Administration Superintendent – Terry Babbitt  Ext. 8201 Assistent Superintendent – Todd Geerlings  Ext. 8210 Board of Education: – President – Kandace Boysen – Vice President – Judy Wilcox Administrative Building 3374 McCracken Street Norton Shores MI  49441 231/780-4751  PH 231/780-2099  Fax http://www.monashores.net/directory/administrationbuilding/ Your support is important to our ability to make a difference. Donate online at: https://secure4.afo.net/ada/donate.php American Decency Association is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability. American Decency Association Bill Johnson, President P.O. Box 202 Fremont, MI 49412 ph: 231-924-4050 www.americandecency.org http://www.twitter.com/billwjohnson

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