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Updated: 1:52 AM Oct 31, 2008
Teacher Accused of Gay Bashing
A West Jessamine High Schooler says she was ridiculed and humilated in front of her classmates, all because of her sexuality.
Posted: 11:23 PM Oct 30, 2008Reporter: Janet Kim Email Address: janet.kim@wkyt.com |
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A West Jessamine High Schooler says she was ridiculed and humilated in front of her classmates, all because of her sexuality. She says the bullying didn't come from another student though, instead it was her teacher who she says was gay bashing.
Ashley Bressler says a substitute teacher kept calling her sir in class among other names referring to her as a man. An openly gay student, she believes his comments were more about her sexuality than appearance.
Shelly Sowell says she's been told by the school that the substitute teacher will no longer be allowed back to West Jessamine High, but she she says that's not enough.
West Jessamine High School Principal Ed Jones talked to 27 Newsfirst. Though he couldn't discuss the specifics, he says the situation was handled quickly and appropriately.
Bressler says she is now serving in-school suspension for calling the substitute names, cursing, and walking out of class following his remarks. Though admitting she was out of line, she says it's just the beginning of a long battle ahead.
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First off, let me tell you that I am straight. I go to school with Ashley & she rides my bus. She never tries to push her sexuality onto anyone and she's actually really nice. If the teacher was told that she was a girl, yet he kept calling her that, he was to blame in this situation. Him being the teacher is supposed to set a good example for students. I believe in God with all my heart and can't say I totally agree with her life style choices, but that gives NO ONE else the right to judge. Leave that up to God himself. & oh, he wasn't that good of a sub anyway.
I attend West High, and I think the substitute was completely out of line. He cannot use the excuse that it was a mistake because you dont keep making a mistake like that repeatedly. I see exactly where Ashley is coming from, and I support her 100% & I am glad the sub will not be back at my school because I myself will probably end up saying rude hurtful things to this man. I am straight, but take your hatred some where other than a high school.
LET ME GET THIS STRAIGHT...NOW WE CAN'T ADDRESS OTHER PEOPLE AS SIR OR MAAM BECAUSE MAYBE THEY'RE GAY??!?!?!? ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?!?!? IF YOU KNOW-IT-ALLS REALLY NEW THESE FINE "FOLKS", YOU WOULD KNOW THIS IS JUST MORE OF THEIR DRAMATIC BULLCRAP!!!! TOLERANCE DOES NOT MEAN WE HAVE TO EMBRACE AND CELEBRATE YOUR PREFERENCE--DON'T ACT LIKE YOU INVENTED HOMOSEXUALITY. MOST OF US HAVE FRIENDS AND RELATIVES THAT ARE GAY AND I PERSONALLY HAVE NEVER ENCOUNTERED ATTITUDES LIKE THESE TWO. WALKING AROUND WITH A CHIP ON YOUR SHOULDER HAS IT'S CONSEQUENCES.
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