The British don't seem to understand what individual liberty is all about. We fought a war with them over this issue, if memory serves.
Atheists, Democrats, and gays are voting their judgment of the content of Buell's speech, with no regard for his rights as an individual. This "results-oriented politics" brought us Obama, and threatens to bring us to a blood-and-flames civil war.
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Public Opinion Supports Anti-Gay Florida Teacher: Surprised? [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Public Opinion Supports Anti-Gay Florida Teacher: Surprised? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Last week, we asked SodaHeads if they thought Jerry Buell, a well-liked Florida teacher, should have been suspended for posting anti-gay remarks on his Facebook.
For those of you who missed out on the original story, here's an excerpt:
SodaHeads responded en masse and decided Buell's Facebook page is his own business -- he should not be suspended for his statements.
But wouldn't it be great to see just who's voting for what? Were homosexuals more likely to oppose Buell? What are they saying in merry old England? How does religion correlate with the issue?
Luckily, SodaHead is equipped to find out. So let's dive deeper and see what we find.
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For those of you who missed out on the original story, here's an excerpt:
Buell was Teacher of the Year at Mount Dora High School in Lake County, Florida. But now he's been reassigned pending an investigation into whether saying he "almost threw up" at the thought of same-sex marriage -- which he calls a sin -- on Facebook violates the district's code of conduct.
Buell argues that the posts were made on his own computer on his personal time, and that it "wasn't out of hatred. It was about the way I interpret things," according to The Orlando Sentinel.
Florida school districts have adopted social media policies designed to address these thorny issues, stressing that "employees should remain professional in using the communication at all times."
SodaHeads responded en masse and decided Buell's Facebook page is his own business -- he should not be suspended for his statements.
But wouldn't it be great to see just who's voting for what? Were homosexuals more likely to oppose Buell? What are they saying in merry old England? How does religion correlate with the issue?
Luckily, SodaHead is equipped to find out. So let's dive deeper and see what we find.
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Temlakos~POTL~PWCM~JLA~☆ 2011/08/24 02:14:19
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Respect for the natrual order of Life, Love and Family
Respect for Marriage, Chidren and Family
Sure it's his private facebook, but that attitude isn't really conducive to a safe environment.
But I'd honestly survey the students and ask how safe they feel around him, if they've seen him promoting gay bullying and the like. If he hasn't he's fine, and I'd do that to all the teachers.
I support the pro-WBC Supreme Court decision for them to speak as they will. That doesn't mean I support the WBC.
Pride for Homophobia? HELL NO!!!
Man & Woman
Bride & Groom
Mr. & Mrs.
Husband & Wife
Father & Mother
Coming togehter as one
To produce Children
The family
From generation to generation
Two women, Two men do not fit into the scheme of life, Love and marriage
God's Design, God's Order God's Creation
If you're against gay marriage, don't get one, but you cannot cite your religion as a reason to deny it for everyone.
Telling me that you donot favor Sa,e-Sex Marriage is not Homophobia. Expressing hatred and despise for them and messing with their lifes is.
Firstly, what a person says in his private life and private opinions has nothing to do with school time.
Secondly, any person, on any issue, should be free to speak - unless it is Dangerous or Classified information.
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The U.S. Constitution and Common Sense Prevail in Lake County, Florida: School Board Exonerates and Reinstates Teacher Suspended for Comments on Homosexual Marriage
Jerry Buell has been reinstated as a teacher, allowing him to return back to the classroom tomorrow. The Lake County School Board made its decision today after a week-long “investigation” into a comment Buell made on his personal Facebook page expressing his disapproval of legalized homosexual marriage in New York. The Superintendent met with Buell and Liberty Counsel Attorney Harry Mihet this afternoon to announce the Board’s decision. Buell has encountered nationwide scrutiny and has missed the first three vital days of getting to know his students and preparing them for the year. The amount of damage that has already been done and the effect this will have on his students is irreversible and should not go unnoticed.
Harry Mihet, Senior Litigation Counsel for Liberty Counsel, commented: “This is a great day for the Constitution. By fully exonerating Mr. Buell, the Lake County School Board has reaffirmed what the rest of Americans already knew. The First Amendment protects the right of public servants to express their personal opinion without any fear ...
http://www.lc.org/index.cfm?P...
The U.S. Constitution and Common Sense Prevail in Lake County, Florida: School Board Exonerates and Reinstates Teacher Suspended for Comments on Homosexual Marriage
Jerry Buell has been reinstated as a teacher, allowing him to return back to the classroom tomorrow. The Lake County School Board made its decision today after a week-long “investigation” into a comment Buell made on his personal Facebook page expressing his disapproval of legalized homosexual marriage in New York. The Superintendent met with Buell and Liberty Counsel Attorney Harry Mihet this afternoon to announce the Board’s decision. Buell has encountered nationwide scrutiny and has missed the first three vital days of getting to know his students and preparing them for the year. The amount of damage that has already been done and the effect this will have on his students is irreversible and should not go unnoticed.
Harry Mihet, Senior Litigation Counsel for Liberty Counsel, commented: “This is a great day for the Constitution. By fully exonerating Mr. Buell, the Lake County School Board has reaffirmed what the rest of Americans already knew. The First Amendment protects the right of public servants to express their personal opinion without any fear or intimidation. It is a shame that Mr. Buell had to miss three days of teaching for his employer to learn this lesson.”
As far as your habit of casually calling people names, again that is free speech. Enjoy!
I see a lot Christians cheer leading though. Surprise, surprise.
well sad about all the anti gay stuff but the infograph is a nice addition