- Gay Guy Becomes Fairfax High's Prom Queen

Gay Guy Becomes Fairfax High's Prom Queen

I totally agree with the concept that the personal is political. So you will have to excuse me if I occasionally stand on my soapbox. Please understand, I believe everyone has a right to their own opinion, even when they’re wrong ;).

With that said, I want to show my support for the students of Fairfax High, who had to be protected by what looked like half of the LAPD from Kansas-based Westboro Baptist Church. This particular church is known to be one of the most homophobic in the country. On Friday they picketed outside the high school because the students voted a gay guy Prom Queen. Now that you know the back story, I will keep my commentary short and to the point.

Yay students at Fairfax High!! Boo Westboro Baptist Church!!

I will now step off my soapbox, please enjoy the rest of your weekend.

-Kim

Jun 20 2009

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