Constance McMillen's classmates learn the costs of gloating

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Constance McMillen's classmates learn the costs of gloating
by: Alvin McEwen
Thu Apr 08, 2010 at 07:54:02 AM EDT

http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/15779/constance-mcmillens-classmates-learn-the-costs-of-gloating

crossposted on Holy Bullies and Headless Monsters

By now, many of us know the story of Constance McMillen, the Fulton, MS student who wanted to attend the Itawamba Agricultural High School prom with her girlfriend.

The school decided to cancel the prom rather than allowing her to do such, something else we all know.

The ACLU sued and the courts ruled that McMillen's rights were violated but the school was not forced to put the prom back on. In response, some of McMillen's fellow classmates held a "private party," which she was supposed to be invited to. However, as it turns out, McMillen, as well as a few other students who had learning disabilities were steered to a "fake prom" while their classmates held their party.

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I was actually surprised that the ACLU consented to get involved. Holding a prom isn't a right. Since the school canceled the whole event instead of denying one person, Constance wasn't singled out. But I'm no attorney.

Anyway, the backlash against the gloating students is taking on a life of its own. Interesting.