I totally agree with comments #1 and #2. There are so many things WRONG, WRONG, WRONG in this situation that I cannot even begin to address them all. The MEA is so out of control, and the teachers feel emboldened because they are protected by this powerful entity. Unions had their place to begin with, and still do in some aspects, but they have platforms now that are leading our society into the gutter. It is not okay to have double standards, that everything that the teacher does isacceptable, no matter how immoral, unethical, and damaging to our our kids educational and personal status, and their actions are always backed by their union. There are many good teachers, but there are also many that are just putting in their time, displaying shameful behavior. This kid was definitely put into a no-win situation. I cringe at the thought of the damage that has been done to him and his peers that had to witness this despicable display. For the record, I am a Christian who does not condone homosexuality, but I also am not The Judge -- only God is --, therefore I do not scorn my friends and relatives who are homosexual. I defend your right to say your opinion without repercussion, and I expect the same from everyone else. The teacher and the administration need to admit they were wrong, and pay the price, but the damage has already been done to those kids. The only good that can come from it is if the teacher and admins step up and show those kids that they take responsibility for their actions and then, in the future, display the actions that our children should emulate.