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lap_doggie t1_j5xdyp5 wrote

Reply to comment by RefrigeratorRater in The new "district approved" stickers that Hanover teachers have to use because rainbows aren't allowed by Awrnawr

A rainbow is not a battle flag at all. Its recognition, freedom, acceptance and so many other things. The only ones viewing it as a battle flag are those that dont believe queer people are valid.

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RefrigeratorRater t1_j5yg5cd wrote

What you’re describing is a symbol that carries a lot with it, and when brought to an ideological battleground, is used as battle flag. Maybe poor terminology on my part, but either way, the words on this print out sufficiently state all are welcome, and the rainbow brings a lot with it politically that is best avoided at a school. Same way I wouldn’t want teachers wearing MAGA hats even though the literal words on the hat are fine, the symbolism just stirs people up.

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TheStinkySkunk t1_j5yix4c wrote

>the words on this print out sufficiently state all are welcome

If all are welcome why did Hanover seek the ADF's review of policies regarding trans students? Hanover refused to adopt policies that allow a trans student to use the bathroom that aligns with their gender identity. And then they go and seek the opinion of ADF which has goals of "ensuring the law respects God created order for marriage, the family, and human sexuality.”

Are the words enough? No. Not when Hanover is seeking input from a group that doesn't see trans rights as human rights. Not when Hanover's school board has to individually approve which bathroom a trans student can or cannot use.

Edit: I did notice in your original comment you mentioned how you didn't feel the need to be in "battle mode" all the time. I don't know you or your political ideology, but trans people are continually being targeted by Republicans and the alt-right every day.

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lap_doggie t1_j5z0tv6 wrote

I understand idealogically what you're saying. However , the words Make America Great Again are actually not fine on their own at all. The words All Are Welcome obviously are fine on their own, as you said, because they dont not recklessly harken to the past.

I think a better comparison would be to say it's like banning the color red because it's also the color of blood/gore. Politicians are actively making a battle out of rainbow 🌈 coloring. Which is so silly and a waste of time because a rainbow also happens to be a useful set of colors in a school ground, whether paired with welcoming words or not.😂

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