Let’s discuss more rights in the classroom

Let's discuss more rights in the classroom

By Rick Dwo

Recently the Helena Public Schools' plan to teach an expanded sex-ed program was curtailed. Unfortunately there was widespread opposition to the plan when the details were released last spring. Some people believe that it is their duty to use the classroom to teach kids about sexual orientation rights. They want kids to have a better understanding of those who are gay in the hopes of lessening the societal stigma attached therewith. The struggle for rights is the story of America. Instead of trying to censor the conversation, shouldn't...