DBAHO Posted April 4, 2004 Share Posted April 4, 2004 A TEENAGE girl who wore a T-shirt that said Barbie was a lesbian has won a lawsuit against New York City and the right for public school students to wear clothes with political slogans. The city will also pay $US30,000 ($39,208) to Natalie Young, 15, a lesbian who was sent to the principal's office for wearing the shirt. She refused to change, was suspended and threatened with further suspension if she wore it again. Her mother sued the city over her right to express her views. New York public school staff must complete sensitivity training to improve relations with gay students. Pupils can "wear political or other types of buttons, badges or armbands, except where such material is libellous, obscene". They can wear a shirt that says the Iraq war is wrong but schools can ban shirts praising Osama Bin Laden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pale Hose Jon Posted April 4, 2004 Share Posted April 4, 2004 The city will also pay $US30,000 ($39,208) to Natalie Young, 15, a lesbian who was sent to the principal's office for wearing the shirt. 15 year old lesbian with a mom who likes to sue people. Wow what a great family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted April 4, 2004 Share Posted April 4, 2004 i don't get it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldmember Posted April 4, 2004 Share Posted April 4, 2004 that's what the nyc school system needs, to lose more money... :headshake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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