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susinpgh t1_j9trkx4 wrote

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

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.

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Lil_Phantoms_Lawyer t1_j9tx797 wrote

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.

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susinpgh t1_j9txu1o wrote

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.

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Lil_Phantoms_Lawyer t1_j9tyats wrote

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.

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susinpgh t1_j9u1c4o wrote

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

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Lil_Phantoms_Lawyer t1_j9u5yfw wrote

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.

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