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Title: Mass. stalled antibullying guide under Romney Objections to writing ‘transgender
Post by: Shana A on June 12, 2012, 04:12:04 PM
Post by: Shana A on June 12, 2012, 04:12:04 PM
Mass. stalled antibullying guide under Romney
Objections to writing 'transgender,' 'bisexual'
By Murray Waas and Christopher Rowland
Globe Correspondent | Globe Staff
June 12, 2012
http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/nation/2012/06/11/mitt-romney-administration-stifled-antibullying-guide-over-language-bisexual-transgender-youth/4GDs8p0YgnxObxuHUpPWaK/story.html (http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/nation/2012/06/11/mitt-romney-administration-stifled-antibullying-guide-over-language-bisexual-transgender-youth/4GDs8p0YgnxObxuHUpPWaK/story.html)
Former governor Mitt Romney's administration in 2006 blocked publication of a state antibullying guide for Massachusetts public schools because officials objected to use of the terms "bisexual'' and "transgender'' in passages about protecting certain students from harassment, according to state records and interviews with current and former state officials.
Romney aides said publicly at the time that publication of the guide had been delayed because it was a lengthy document that required further review. But an e-mail authored in May of that year by a high-ranking Department of Public Health official - and obtained last week by the Globe through a public records request - reflected a different reason.
"Because this is using the terms 'bisexual' and 'transgendered,' DPH's name may not be used in this publication,'' wrote the official, Alda Rego-Weathers, then the deputy commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
Because the Department of Public Health was the primary sponsor and funding source of the guide, the move effectively blocked its publication.
Objections to writing 'transgender,' 'bisexual'
By Murray Waas and Christopher Rowland
Globe Correspondent | Globe Staff
June 12, 2012
http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/nation/2012/06/11/mitt-romney-administration-stifled-antibullying-guide-over-language-bisexual-transgender-youth/4GDs8p0YgnxObxuHUpPWaK/story.html (http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/nation/2012/06/11/mitt-romney-administration-stifled-antibullying-guide-over-language-bisexual-transgender-youth/4GDs8p0YgnxObxuHUpPWaK/story.html)
Former governor Mitt Romney's administration in 2006 blocked publication of a state antibullying guide for Massachusetts public schools because officials objected to use of the terms "bisexual'' and "transgender'' in passages about protecting certain students from harassment, according to state records and interviews with current and former state officials.
Romney aides said publicly at the time that publication of the guide had been delayed because it was a lengthy document that required further review. But an e-mail authored in May of that year by a high-ranking Department of Public Health official - and obtained last week by the Globe through a public records request - reflected a different reason.
"Because this is using the terms 'bisexual' and 'transgendered,' DPH's name may not be used in this publication,'' wrote the official, Alda Rego-Weathers, then the deputy commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
Because the Department of Public Health was the primary sponsor and funding source of the guide, the move effectively blocked its publication.
Title: Re: Mass. stalled antibullying guide under Romney Objections to writing ‘transgender
Post by: peky on June 12, 2012, 09:08:52 PM
Post by: peky on June 12, 2012, 09:08:52 PM
WE ARE DOOM IF THIS INDIVIDUAL GETS ELECTED
Title: Re: Mass. stalled antibullying guide under Romney Objections to writing ‘transgender
Post by: toxicblue on June 13, 2012, 12:05:42 AM
Post by: toxicblue on June 13, 2012, 12:05:42 AM
I was going to vote for him because I dislike Obama... Damn, go Ron Paul? XD
Title: Re: Mass. stalled antibullying guide under Romney Objections to writing ‘transgender
Post by: justmeinoz on June 13, 2012, 03:36:57 AM
Post by: justmeinoz on June 13, 2012, 03:36:57 AM
If he is elected as President the USA will end up the moral equivalent of Iran or Russia.
On balance I have always been pro-American, even during the Vietnam War, but this man is a menace. I will have to consider myself anti-American, in terms of the Government, if the Republican Party rules in it's current form.
Karen.
On balance I have always been pro-American, even during the Vietnam War, but this man is a menace. I will have to consider myself anti-American, in terms of the Government, if the Republican Party rules in it's current form.
Karen.
Title: Re: Mass. stalled antibullying guide under Romney Objections to writing ‘transgender
Post by: Jamie D on June 16, 2012, 12:40:27 AM
Post by: Jamie D on June 16, 2012, 12:40:27 AM
Quote from: peky on June 12, 2012, 09:08:52 PM
WE ARE DOOM IF THIS INDIVIDUAL GETS ELECTED
How's the present guy working out?
Title: Re: Mass. stalled antibullying guide under Romney Objections to writing ‘transgender
Post by: Jamie D on June 16, 2012, 12:43:37 AM
Post by: Jamie D on June 16, 2012, 12:43:37 AM
Quote from: justmeinoz on June 13, 2012, 03:36:57 AM
If he is elected as President the USA will end up the moral equivalent of Iran or Russia.
On balance I have always been pro-American, even during the Vietnam War, but this man is a menace. I will have to consider myself anti-American, in terms of the Government, if the Republican Party rules in it's current form.
Karen.
Non-sense. Romney is, first and foremost, a businessman. He is less of a rightwing ideological zealot, than Obama is a leftwing ideological zealot.
Title: Re: Mass. stalled antibullying guide under Romney Objections to writing ‘transgender
Post by: ~RoadToTrista~ on June 16, 2012, 03:15:33 PM
Post by: ~RoadToTrista~ on June 16, 2012, 03:15:33 PM
Not that I pretend to be a political expert, but I highly doubt that Romney is going to live up to his expectations.
Title: Re: Mass. stalled antibullying guide under Romney Objections to writing ‘transgender
Post by: Shana A on June 16, 2012, 04:34:13 PM
Post by: Shana A on June 16, 2012, 04:34:13 PM
Hi Folks,
A reminder to keep discussion on the original topic, which is regarding Gov Romney's Objections to writing 'transgender' in MA anti-bullying guide.
Discussion about President Obama's record, etc. should be in Politics.
Thanks!
News Admin
A reminder to keep discussion on the original topic, which is regarding Gov Romney's Objections to writing 'transgender' in MA anti-bullying guide.
Discussion about President Obama's record, etc. should be in Politics.
Thanks!
News Admin
Title: Re: Mass. stalled antibullying guide under Romney Objections to writing ‘transgender
Post by: ~RoadToTrista~ on June 16, 2012, 05:08:19 PM
Post by: ~RoadToTrista~ on June 16, 2012, 05:08:19 PM
Okay, well I don't understand what the benefit of removing "transgendered" and "bisexual" from that guide is. Is he pro-bullying? Does he only support the protection of some people?
He's starting to sound like more and more of a bastard for several reasons and it disgusts me that he'll be representing our country soon. (Yes, I have little hope for Obama at this point)
He's starting to sound like more and more of a bastard for several reasons and it disgusts me that he'll be representing our country soon. (Yes, I have little hope for Obama at this point)
Title: Re: Mass. stalled antibullying guide under Romney Objections to writing ‘transgender
Post by: Jamie D on June 16, 2012, 05:38:52 PM
Post by: Jamie D on June 16, 2012, 05:38:52 PM
This topic has been split.
The political discussion has been moved to the Politics Board.
Thank you.
The political discussion has been moved to the Politics Board.
Thank you.
Title: Re: Mass. stalled antibullying guide under Romney Objections to writing ‘transgender
Post by: ~RoadToTrista~ on June 16, 2012, 05:43:45 PM
Post by: ~RoadToTrista~ on June 16, 2012, 05:43:45 PM
Splitting the topic has totally thrown me off rhythm Jamie. =.=
Title: Re: Mass. stalled antibullying guide under Romney Objections to writing ‘transgender
Post by: Jamie D on June 16, 2012, 05:55:53 PM
Post by: Jamie D on June 16, 2012, 05:55:53 PM
Quote from: ~RoadToTrista~ on June 16, 2012, 05:43:45 PM
Splitting the topic has totally thrown me off rhythm Jamie. =.=
I can loan you a metronome ;D