As I said on the petition I have absolutely nothing against it so I signed it . I wish you the very best of luck. I don't see why people make such a big deal about your sexuality as its not like it really makes a difference .

what role does sexuality play in highschool? it shouldnt play any, why shoould the majority of straight student shave this forced in thier faces via a "gay straight" alliance? Likewise how owuld homosexuals feel if there was an alliance dedicated to being hetero? Im almost positive that you would see all sorts of BS hippocritical protesting. Kind of like how on my old college campus they had gay pride day and drew big ass around the manhole covers and it was a protected form of expression even though it was disgusting and highley offensive to many of us..and yet when the Christian club made simple leaflets with "leviticus 18:22" or whatever the hell; the number is all the gay students went up in arms protested the dean and got the 3 or 4 original christian students in some trouble, one i bleieve got expelled. total fucking Homo agenda BS. Where the fuck does it stop? why should 1 or 2 % of the populations life style have so much play? theres more Sado/masochists then there are homosexuals why not have a sado/masochist alliance? and as i said when the fuck does it stop? Highschool today, middle school tommorrow and elementary school the enxt day. Homo agenda BS. If you subject yourself to a lifestyle you should be protected for it, you assume the risks yourself. its not the same deal as Race, or Gender.

Sexuality plays a huge role in high school, actually. How often do you hear someone refer to something as "gay" or call someone a "fag"? All to often, actually. Why not have an alliance to promote unity in the school, regardless of sexual orientation. And notice that she called it a GAY/STRAIGHT alliances. Not purely catering to homosexuals, but not solely catering to the beliefs of heterosexuals. I think it's an excellent idea. High school can be vicious.

Although, I agree that certain minority groups can get away with too much simply because they ARE a minority. Whether that means a race minority, a sexual minority, or whatever. There IS a line. But that line is hazy, so give the group a chance before condemning them.

Ahhh...*smiles* Wonderful feedback...thanks to all that signed.
To address a couple of questions in the thread:
The purpose of a gay/straight alliance is to promote awareness mainly. To let people know that gays are not sick, etc etc and that by hanging out with gay people will turn you gay. You'd be surprised how many people think in this manner. Another main reason is that this is to be used as a support group. I had a hard time coming out myself...with family, particular friends, and school administration. I would hate to see someone struggle like I did and go through all that. Because if you don't have support...it can lead to suicide. And in a way, it's to support school unity. To show everyone that we're all human...
I know I've been called a "dyke" and several of my gay guy friends have been called "fags", which annoys the hell out of me. There is a limit to freedom of speech; speak your mind if you please, but don't use derragatory terms to stereotype people.
Sexuality is a HUGE part of your high school life, andven the currciculum. I well remember the impact it had on my life and how even my academic life changed as a result. High school is the time in which most people explore their sexuality...and if you can't have someone there to at least talk to you, how are you ever going to grow to your full potential?
But I'm not here to preach. I have several very religious friends who neither condone or condemn me. They accept me as I am and love me all the same. They won't join the alliance, but it doesn't mean they don't care. It just goes against their belief