Lil_Phantoms_Lawyer t1_j9trb6g wrote on February 24, 2023 at 2:34 PM

Reply to comment by susinpgh in Central Bucks SD playing the victim card after losing their communications firm by Pennzingers

That's from the article they shared justifying why it's dangerous to remove Pride Flags from classrooms.

susinpgh t1_j9trkx4 wrote on February 24, 2023 at 2:36 PM

Ah, okay. But still, it's not saying that removing them is dangerous. I think of this the same way that things changed when POC were included in graphics in books and posters. It's an acknowledgement that you are seen.

I don't think the schools can really do much more than that, unless it's an intervention in a situation that endangers a student.

Lil_Phantoms_Lawyer t1_j9tx797 wrote on February 24, 2023 at 3:15 PM

Yeah, you're correct it's not fair for me to say they called it dangerous when they didn't use that word. The article is still hysterical about it imo:

>The Pride flag ban in classrooms is already having chilling consequences, not just on the LGBTQ community.

I understand your point of "feeling seen" but that does sound like the Pride Flag exists to endorse an identity which is exactly what the article says it doesn't do.

susinpgh t1_j9txu1o wrote on February 24, 2023 at 3:20 PM

Yes, I guess I've moved the conversation, didn't I? FWIW, I'm sorry for what you went through. I don't think a flag would have helped in your situation. I hope you are able to heal.

Lil_Phantoms_Lawyer t1_j9tyats wrote on February 24, 2023 at 3:23 PM

Moved how?

But I agree, a flag wouldn't have changed my internal turmoil. It took years of consistent and intentional actions and redirection. I still have low days of course, who doesn't? Pain and discomfort is a part of the human experience.

susinpgh t1_j9u1c4o wrote on February 24, 2023 at 3:43 PM

Not everyone. You are justified. I always think of this scene from As Good As It Gets, when Jack Nicholson talks about how a lot of peoples' stories are all good times, noodle salad. It's a way old movie, but I still really love it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jly4dXapR9c

Lil_Phantoms_Lawyer t1_j9u5yfw wrote on February 24, 2023 at 4:13 PM

I love that movie (and specifically that scene) as well! I think that's definitely true, there are people who have great enjoyable lives and its all noodle salad, but even they have bad days and tough times. Every person that has ever lived has felt some level of pain, but certainly some muh less than others.