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http://www.buzzfeed.com/stephaniemcneal/students-fight-for-teacher-after-nebraska-catholic-school-fi#.rnMJB2w557

Before I start, I know I've already done a post on gay rights, but... i just.. GAH! I find it so irritating.

Ok, so... Skutt Catholic, our very own here in Omaha, made national news for firing a teacher for being gay after letting the administration know he was going to marry his partner. Mr. Eledge, the teacher, who lead the speech and debate team to state victory for four years running, had his contract terminated and the school had the archdiocese ensure his contract will not be renewed. The school's "defense" was that all teachers and administration had to agree to "support the teachings of the Catholic Church" and that this is a just reason for firing an employee. Naturally, students, both current and former have spoken out against the school's verdict and a couple set up petitions to raise support for Mr. Eledge. Despite the almost 100.000 signatures from around the world, the school will still  not renew his contract.

So, if you read my second post, you already know how I feel about this kind of stuff. Basically, the school is dumb for doing this, why do we not allow equality in a country founded on it, the Bible says to love your neighbor as yourself no matter what, etc. The only reason that Skutt is getting away with this is because they are a private school and operate under the archdioceses and not the state, so there are more things that they can do that public schools can't. So, I've signed both the major petitions just for support, I know the school won't change its position, but I like supporting things that I feel are in the right.

What's your opinion? Is Skutt justified? No. How should this situation be handled? Yell about it in the comments. Ltr evrybdy. ;)