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Judge says Green Valley High School plays can go on

By JAMES HAUG
LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

James Perkins, foreground, attends a court hearing today in which District Judge David Wall ruled that Green Valley High School may present two theatrical performances. Perkins was among a group of parents seeking to stop this weekend's performance of "The Laramie Project" and the musical "Rent" early next year. Green Valley High School principal Jeff Horn sits behind Perkins.
Photo by Gary Thompson.

District Judge David Wall this morning denied a request by some Green Valley High School parents seeking to stop this weekend's performance of "The Laramie Project" and the musical "Rent" early next year.

Both plays have homosexual characters and deal with the theme of tolerance.

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    The judge ruled that the plays were voluntary for participants and audiences, and that "it's a matter of choice."

    "We're ecstatic," said student Amanda Smith, 16, who plays a lead role in "Rent."

    Smith said the theater students felt relieved that the plays could go on. She said they feel like they're doing something important.

    A handful of parents and students showed up for the court hearing.

    Contact reporter James Haug at jhaug@reviewjournal.com or 702-799-2922.

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    MM wrote on November 16, 2009 02:46 PM: To Don't Accept Homosexuality,

    If you really believe that it is ok to manipulate children with your fairy tales that have no merit then do us all a favor and do not procreate. I thank God everyday for evolution because I can be reassured that dinosaurs like you will eventually be phased out.


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    William wrote on November 14, 2009 09:18 PM: God gave us a brain.

    Christians demand we not use it.


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    Leana wrote on November 11, 2009 02:22 PM: Judge Wall ROCKS. Break a leg kids!!!! See you opening night. Remember you need thick skin in show biz. Not thick skulls like the parents who objected.


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    Jack.Webb wrote on November 11, 2009 01:15 AM: They are irrelevant, like Sarah Palin:

    Sarah Palin's newest conspiracy theory on the "disturbing" redesign of U.S. coins was too much, even for Fox News -- on Tuesday night, Fox fact-checked Palin.

    Last Friday, while speaking at a Wisconsin Right to Life fundraising banquet -- attendees were barred from bringing cell phones, cameras, laptops -- Palin rolled out the latest: an anti-Christian conspiracy in the redesign of U.S. coins. Palin waded into the subject by remarking that there had been a lot of "change" of late -- for example, the redesign of U.S. currency which moved the once-centered text "In God We Trust" to the edge of coins.

    "Who calls a shot like that?" Palin demanded on Friday. "Who makes a decision like that?"

    As Fox News anchor Bret Baier noted: President Bush, that's who.

    Baier quoted from Politico's write up on the banquet which commented on the not-so-hidden subtext of Palin's speech: "Unsaid but implied was that the new Democratic White House was behind such a move to secularize the nation's currency." Baier added: "In actuality the coin's design was commissioned in 2005, when Republicans controlled congress, and then was approved by then President Bush."


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    God bless MG wrote on November 11, 2009 12:34 AM: Romans 1:26-28 (New International Version)

    Because of this, God gave them over to shameful lusts. Even their women exchanged natural relations for unnatural ones. In the same way the men also abandoned natural relations with women and were inflamed with lust for one another. Men committed indecent acts with other men, and received in themselves the due penalty for their perversion.

    Furthermore, since they did not think it worthwhile to retain the knowledge of God, he gave them over to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done.



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    teacher too wrote on November 10, 2009 11:56 PM: I just knew if I scrolled to the comments there would be Mr. "MG" over and over again. MG - You really do need to get a life. Now you talk to God and he told you homosexuality is bad? That nut who killed those loyal soldiers in Ft. Hood also said he was doing God's work - as written in the Koran. Then you want to argue that Judge Wall didn't say watching the play was a matter of choice so you could not prove irreprable harm and therefore no injunction. Give it up! What would be even more amazing is if one of your children told you someday that he or she was gay. Of course, that could not happen because of all your righteous teaching and wonderful parenting skills. But, hate to burst your bubble but we have gay students at GV who are Mormons and afraid of their own parents so they don't talk to them - that I find sad but then if they are small minded like you... (yes, I know you'll go off about being called names again)I just want to know the last time there was a play you agreed with that you first insisted that parental input be sought. And, we know Mr. Horn met with a a group of Mormons he just stood his ground, you didn't get your way so you sued - and lost. Now go bug some other high school.


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    wrote on November 10, 2009 11:44 PM: It’s not okay to post without spell checking first…”Holly Bible”.


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    Dont Accept Homosexuality wrote on November 10, 2009 10:52 PM: Parents can shield their children from things that are not acceptable, such as homosexuality. It is not ok to tell our children it's ok to be gay. The public school should not allow these plays to happen because of the content. If I was paying for it, I understand I don't have to see it, but when our children are going to school to be taught being gay is ok, IT NOT!!!! I think the judge is wrong and all the rest of you are wrong thinking this is acceptable. The world is to liberal and the Holly Bible does not say homosexuality is ok, it says it is not ok. Maybe you liberals need to read the Bible more.


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    melen0640 wrote on November 10, 2009 09:47 PM: Since the kids did not have to

    participate I dont see the problem.


    Cant figure out why the right wing nuts seem to think we all have to live by their beliefs. There are many things that should be a persons CHOICE.


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    melen0640 wrote on November 10, 2009 09:43 PM: Since the kids did not have to participate I dont see the problem.
    Cant figure out why the right wing nuts seem to think we all have to live by their beliefs. There are many things that should be a persons CHOICE.


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