Sexually suggestive rainbows

By Libby

This First Amendment victory in Florida is good news. A federal judge ruled the school violated students’ rights of free expression when the principal banned all rainbow themed items.

During the trial, which was held in Panama City yesterday and today, Ponce de Leon High School’s principal David Davis admitted under oath that he had banned students from wearing any clothing or symbols supporting equal rights for gay people. Davis also testified that he believed rainbows were “sexually suggestive” and would make students unable to study because they’d be picturing gay sex acts in their mind. The principal went on to admit that while censoring rainbows and gay pride messages he allowed students to wear other symbols many find controversial, such as the Confederate flag.

That guy needs to get his mind out of the gutter. I'd bet he has a computer full of hot lesbian porn at home. Meanwhile, "[t]he judge also warned the district not to retaliate against students over the lawsuit." I wouldn't count on that if I were those students, although I expect the school administration will be careful to retaliate in a more subtle manner. Nonetheless, I find it heartening to see young people standing up for their rights.