Dissent is Futile, You Will Be Assimilated

It’s now illegal in California schools to criticize homosexuality.

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has tossed out all sexual moral conduct codes at colleges, private and Christian schools, daycare centers and other facilities throughout his state, if the institutions have any students who get state assistance.

The governor yesterday signed a bill that would require all businesses and groups receiving state funding — even if it’s a state grant for a student — to condone homosexuality, bisexuality and transsexuality.

Note the phrase I bolded. Not only does this affect state-run schools, but it affects any private institution that has students who get state education grant money.

There is no exception for faith-based organizations or business owners with sincerely held religious convictions, critics note.

Gov. Arnold has essentially forced private institutions to either teach what they don’t believe, or refuse students who get money from the state and who may not be able to otherwise afford those institutions (and possibly cause those institutions to scale back or go out of business). The state is now forcing a particular social curriculum, to the financial detriment of those who disagree with the state’s position.

If this is what a “moderate” Republican looks like, I’ll stick with those further to the right, thankyouverymuch. I applauded Schwarzenegger for actually stepping up to the plate and doing something about what he believed–running for office–when other Hollywood types just had photo ops for causes. I still think he’s head and shoulders above the rest, but I think he’s way out of the mainstream from the public. This is simply a bad law.

If you wonder why more and more folks choose to homeschool, there’s you’re answer. You’re not forced to immerse your kids in an institution that is diametrically opposed to what you believe.

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