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What’s your take on the short tenure of Romney’s openly gay spokesperson, Richard Grenell?
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<b>Amy Alcorn </b><br /> <i>student <br /> South Philadelphia</i><br /> “Romney should encourage people to be kind. People look up to him for guidance. He’s supposed to be a leader, but he fell short. [Grenell] was loyal to him, and became a staff person. Romney did him wrong.”
Amy Alcorn
student
South Philadelphia
“Romney should encourage people to be kind. People look up to him for guidance. He’s supposed to be a leader, but he fell short. [Grenell] was loyal to him, and became a staff person. Romney did him wrong.”
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<b>Aaric Anderson </b><br /> <i>student <br /> West Oak Lane</i><br /> “Romney should have given him more support. He has the power to do that. He’s in a higher position than most people. It made no sense for him to sit back and watch all the criticism happen. I fault Romney for that. And I wish [Grenell] well.”
Aaric Anderson
student
West Oak Lane
“Romney should have given him more support. He has the power to do that. He’s in a higher position than most people. It made no sense for him to sit back and watch all the criticism happen. I fault Romney for that. And I wish [Grenell] well.”
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<b>Aaricka Dale</b><br /> <i>student<br /> West Oak Lane</i><br /> “I give Romney credit for giving him a chance. Sometimes you have to take a chance, and hope for the best. If we didn’t take risks, we’d still have segregation. I think it’s commendable that Romney hired him. It was [Grenell’s] choice to resign. That’s on him, not Romney.”
Aaricka Dale
student
West Oak Lane
“I give Romney credit for giving him a chance. Sometimes you have to take a chance, and hope for the best. If we didn’t take risks, we’d still have segregation. I think it’s commendable that Romney hired him. It was [Grenell’s] choice to resign. That’s on him, not Romney.”
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<b>Isaiah Gordon </b><br /> <i>student<br /> South Philadelphia</i><br /> “Grenell shouldn’t have resigned. He could have paved the way for other gays. The protests would have died down in time. All the commotion would have blown away. [Grenell] should have been more accepting of his situation. He could have made history.”
Isaiah Gordon
student
South Philadelphia
“Grenell shouldn’t have resigned. He could have paved the way for other gays. The protests would have died down in time. All the commotion would have blown away. [Grenell] should have been more accepting of his situation. He could have made history.”
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Is passage of statewide LGBT civil rights more likely with Brian Sims’ victory?
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<b>Peggy Johnson </b><br /> <i>nursing student <br /> Brooklyn, N.Y.</i><br /> “No. Unfor-tunately, people aren’t ready for that type of change. This isn’t New York. His victory is a beautiful thing. He gets big-time credit for the achievement. But everyone isn’t as open and embracing as one would like. It’s sad.”
Peggy Johnson
nursing student
Brooklyn, N.Y.
“No. Unfor-tunately, people aren’t ready for that type of change. This isn’t New York. His victory is a beautiful thing. He gets big-time credit for the achievement. But everyone isn’t as open and embracing as one would like. It’s sad.”
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<b>Brent Knobloch</b><br /> <i>barrista <br /> South Philadelphia</i><br /> “No. It’s still tough because so much of the state is so conservative. His victory is symbolic, but not practical. He’ll be criticized for trying to push a personal agenda, so I’m not very optimistic.”
Brent Knobloch
barrista
South Philadelphia
“No. It’s still tough because so much of the state is so conservative. His victory is symbolic, but not practical. He’ll be criticized for trying to push a personal agenda, so I’m not very optimistic.”
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<b>James Reiman</b><br /> <i>iron worker<br /> Kensington</i><br /> “Yes. It definitely helps. Now there will be someone in the legislature who can explain [the need for] gay rights by relating it to his personal experience. I think he may get some backlash. There’s always that possibility. But overall, I think his presence will bring enough support to pass the law.”
James Reiman
iron worker
Kensington
“Yes. It definitely helps. Now there will be someone in the legislature who can explain [the need for] gay rights by relating it to his personal experience. I think he may get some backlash. There’s always that possibility. But overall, I think his presence will bring enough support to pass the law.”
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<b>Jessica White</b><br /> <i>student<br /> Fox Chase</i><br /> “Yes. Obviously he’ll want to change everybody’s opinion. He’ll work hard at it, because he’s gay. I think it will be his top priority. He won’t let it go. Eventually they’ll have to pass the law. He’ll keep pushing it until they do.”
Jessica White
student
Fox Chase
“Yes. Obviously he’ll want to change everybody’s opinion. He’ll work hard at it, because he’s gay. I think it will be his top priority. He won’t let it go. Eventually they’ll have to pass the law. He’ll keep pushing it until they do.”
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Should President Obama issue an executive order banning anti-LGBT bias by federal contractors?
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<b>Ana Hartman</b><br /> <i>writer <br /> Fairmount</i><br /> “Yes, it’s a much-needed advance for the country. Obama has done a lot [for LGBTs], but he hasn’t done enough. I understand the frustration of the LGBT community. They should have the same rights as everyone else. But I don’t think Obama will do it because he sees it as a minor issue.”
Ana Hartman
writer
Fairmount
“Yes, it’s a much-needed advance for the country. Obama has done a lot [for LGBTs], but he hasn’t done enough. I understand the frustration of the LGBT community. They should have the same rights as everyone else. But I don’t think Obama will do it because he sees it as a minor issue.”
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<b>Brady Jester</b><br /> <i>pharmacy student <br /> South Philadelphia</i><br /> “Yes. If it has any impact on his re-election bid, it would be negligible. And the executive order will create a friendlier workplace for everyone. It’s sad that we even need it. But discrimination still exists in society.”
Brady Jester
pharmacy student
South Philadelphia
“Yes. If it has any impact on his re-election bid, it would be negligible. And the executive order will create a friendlier workplace for everyone. It’s sad that we even need it. But discrimination still exists in society.”
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<b>Amy Johnson </b><br /> <i>apprentice hair stylist<br /> Bella Vista</i><br /> “Yes. It’s his job. He’s the president. Everyone should have equal rights. The activists should keep pushing Obama. It won’t hurt his re-election bid. If anything, it will help him. He’ll get more support from the LGBT community.”
Amy Johnson
apprentice hair stylist
Bella Vista
“Yes. It’s his job. He’s the president. Everyone should have equal rights. The activists should keep pushing Obama. It won’t hurt his re-election bid. If anything, it will help him. He’ll get more support from the LGBT community.”
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<b>Cheryl Nichols</b><br /> <i>nurse technician<br /> West Philadelphia</i><br /> “No. Obama inherited a big mess that he’s trying to clean up. And Congress is really on his back. His plate is full. I say give the man more time. He’s for LGBT rights. But there’s only so much he can do. Was Rome built in a day?”
Cheryl Nichols
nurse technician
West Philadelphia
“No. Obama inherited a big mess that he’s trying to clean up. And Congress is really on his back. His plate is full. I say give the man more time. He’s for LGBT rights. But there’s only so much he can do. Was Rome built in a day?”
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What’s your reaction to Rick Santorum suspending his presidential campaign?
27 days ago | 20 views | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend | print
<b>Rebecca Jones</b></br> <i>student</br> Washington Square West</br></i> “Pleased and satisfied. It was a good decision. Santorum is an idiot. His views are disgusting. This is a free country, but Santorum is trying to be a dictator. That’s not what America is all about.”
Rebecca Jones
student
Washington Square West
 “Pleased and satisfied. It was a good decision. Santorum is an idiot. His views are disgusting. This is a free country, but Santorum is trying to be a dictator. That’s not what America is all about.”
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<b>Claire Kalala</b></br> <i>student</br> South Philadelphia</br></i> “Relieved, because if he won, it would have been a scary thing for the country. So it’s a relief that he’s gone. But I do think it would have been easier for Obama to defeat Santorum, rather than Romney. I’m sad about that part.”
Claire Kalala
student
South Philadelphia
 “Relieved, because if he won, it would have been a scary thing for the country. So it’s a relief that he’s gone. But I do think it would have been easier for Obama to defeat Santorum, rather than Romney. I’m sad about that part.”
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<b>James Merrell</b></br> <i>student </br> Tom’s River, N.J.</i></br> “Happiness. I’m tired of hearing the nonsense coming out of his mouth. Santorum has extreme views against women and the LGBT community. I was very surprised that he won 11 states in this day and age. I thought the country was more progressive.”
James Merrell
student
Tom’s River, N.J.
“Happiness. I’m tired of hearing the nonsense coming out of his mouth. Santorum has extreme views against women and the LGBT community. I was very surprised that he won 11 states in this day and age. I thought the country was more progressive.”
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<b>Sara Vantrieste</b></br> <i>student</br> South Philadelphia</i></br> “I’m glad, because he’s a close-minded person. I was shocked that he had a large following. His candidacy was a joke. He didn’t have any chance of winning. But I’ll miss seeing him spoofed in political cartoons.”
Sara Vantrieste
student
South Philadelphia
“I’m glad, because he’s a close-minded person. I was shocked that he had a large following. His candidacy was a joke. He didn’t have any chance of winning. But I’ll miss seeing him spoofed in political cartoons.”
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Do you agree with allowing a trans woman to compete in the Miss Universe pageant?
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<b>Kaheem Jackson</b></br> <i>maintenance engineer</br> Willingboro, N.J.</br></i> “Yes. She’s put in quite an effort to become a woman. I give her credit for that. She’s gorgeous. She’s actually more attractive than the other competitors. She should get an equal shot at the crown. Fair is fair.”
Kaheem Jackson
maintenance engineer
Willingboro, N.J.
 “Yes. She’s put in quite an effort to become a woman. I give her credit for that. She’s gorgeous. She’s actually more attractive than the other competitors. She should get an equal shot at the crown. Fair is fair.”
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<b>Crawford Stad</b></br> <i>editor</br> Cinnaminson, N.J.</i></br> “Yes. If somebody is presenting as a lady, give them the dignity and respect of honoring their heart. No questions asked. If they don’t have the beauty and talent to survive the competition, that’s one thing. But don’t disqualify them just because of their gender identity.”
Crawford Stad
editor
Cinnaminson, N.J.
“Yes. If somebody is presenting as a lady, give them the dignity and respect of honoring their heart. No questions asked. If they don’t have the beauty and talent to survive the competition, that’s one thing. But don’t disqualify them just because of their gender identity.”
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<b>Nicole Krecicki</b></br> <i>clothing designer</br> Washington Square West</br></i> “Yes. Beauty pageants by their nature are superficial. You’re looking at the person’s face, body, hair — not their genitalia. I’m assuming the pageant has never checked under the skirts of their contestants. They shouldn’t start doing that now, just because there’s a rumor about a contestant’s birth gender.”
Nicole Krecicki
clothing designer
Washington Square West
 “Yes. Beauty pageants by their nature are superficial. You’re looking at the person’s face, body, hair — not their genitalia. I’m assuming the pageant has never checked under the skirts of their contestants. They shouldn’t start doing that now, just because there’s a rumor about a contestant’s birth gender.”
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<b>Nicole Wiegand</b></br> <i>store manager </br> Washington Square West</br></i> “Yes. She’s gone through all the gender-reassignment surgery. There’s no doubt she’s female. I’m pro-trans. Even if she didn’t have the surgery, I’d still support her right to compete in the pageant, because she’s lived as a woman for so many years.”
Nicole Wiegand
store manager
Washington Square West
 “Yes. She’s gone through all the gender-reassignment surgery. There’s no doubt she’s female. I’m pro-trans. Even if she didn’t have the surgery, I’d still support her right to compete in the pageant, because she’s lived as a woman for so many years.”
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Is it appropriate to boycott Hershey because the Milton Hershey school denied admittance to an HIV-positive boy?
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<b>Ann-Marie Gover</b></br> <i>dance student </br> Center City</br></i> “I’d support a mini-bocott. I do like Hershey’s chocolates. I couldn’t stop eating them indefinitely. But I’d do a mini-boycott for a limited period of time. Especially when I’m feeling socially conscious. It’s absolutely wrong to deny admittance to the young man.”
Ann-Marie Gover
dance student
Center City
 “I’d support a mini-bocott. I do like Hershey’s chocolates. I couldn’t stop eating them indefinitely. But I’d do a mini-boycott for a limited period of time. Especially when I’m feeling socially conscious. It’s absolutely wrong to deny admittance to the young man.”
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<b>Zachary Hardy </b></br> <i>student </br> Logan Square</br></i> “No. Let the students boycott the school, if they feel that’s appropriate. I think it should be a local effort, not something spearheaded by outsiders. Personally, I love Hershey Cookies ‘n’ Creme candy bars. I can’t stop buying them.”
Zachary Hardy
student
Logan Square
 “No. Let the students boycott the school, if they feel that’s appropriate. I think it should be a local effort, not something spearheaded by outsiders. Personally, I love Hershey Cookies ‘n’ Creme candy bars. I can’t stop buying them.”
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<b>Evan Turner</b></br> <i>student</br> Center City</i></br> “I wouldn’t force a boycott on anyone. It’s a personal preference as to whether or not people participate. I personally feel it’s unfair what they did to the boy. I’ll try to avoid Hershey chocolates in the future. But it would be a sacrifice for me.” “I wouldn’t force a boycott on anyone. It’s a personal preference as to whether or not people participate. I personally feel it’s unfair what they did to the boy. I’ll try to avoid Hershey chocolates in the future. But it would be a sacrifice for me.”
Evan Turner
student
Center City
“I wouldn’t force a boycott on anyone. It’s a personal preference as to whether or not people participate. I personally feel it’s unfair what they did to the boy. I’ll try to avoid Hershey chocolates in the future. But it would be a sacrifice for me.” “I wouldn’t force a boycott on anyone. It’s a personal preference as to whether or not people participate. I personally feel it’s unfair what they did to the boy. I’ll try to avoid Hershey chocolates in the future. But it would be a sacrifice for me.”
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<b>Rebecca Wells </b></br> <i>student</br> Pennsport</br></i> “No. The activists should find a way of protesting that doesn’t harm the current students. I fully support the right of the HIV-positive student to attend the school. But boycotting Hershey could hurt the other students. The activists should find a different way of attracting attention to the issue.”
Rebecca Wells
student
Pennsport
 “No. The activists should find a way of protesting that doesn’t harm the current students. I fully support the right of the HIV-positive student to attend the school. But boycotting Hershey could hurt the other students. The activists should find a different way of attracting attention to the issue.”
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What’s a fair sentence for Dharun Ravi?
1 month ago | 228 views | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend | print
<b>Paul DiPietro</b></br> <i>student </br> Queen Village</br></i> “Bullying is a part of life, unfortunately. He’ll have to live with the aftermath of his actions for the rest of his life. That’s a form of punishment in itself. Sending him to jail isn’t going to solve the bullying problem. The court should order psychological counseling [for Ravi]. But he’s not a danger to society in the sense of committing physical violence.”
Paul DiPietro
student
Queen Village
 “Bullying is a part of life, unfortunately. He’ll have to live with the aftermath of his actions for the rest of his life. That’s a form of punishment in itself. Sending him to jail isn’t going to solve the bullying problem. The court should order psychological counseling [for Ravi]. But he’s not a danger to society in the sense of committing physical violence.”
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<b>Britt Levy</b></br> <i>student</br> Queen Village</br></i> “Mandated sensitivity training. What he did was absolutely horrific: It was a bad decision. But college kids are known to make bad decisions. The focus should be on creating safe environments for students to be themselves. Sending [Ravi] to jail isn’t going to accomplish that.”
Britt Levy
student
Queen Village
 “Mandated sensitivity training. What he did was absolutely horrific: It was a bad decision. But college kids are known to make bad decisions. The focus should be on creating safe environments for students to be themselves. Sending [Ravi] to jail isn’t going to accomplish that.”
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<b>Michael Margolies</b></br> <i>handyman </br> Passaic, N.J.</br></i> “I read somewhere that he doesn’t feel any remorse. That angers me. I think he needs to do extensive community service, so he recognizes the severity of the situation. But don’t give him jail time. He’s young. Going to jail could destroy his chances of ever having a normal life.”
Michael Margolies
handyman
Passaic, N.J.
 “I read somewhere that he doesn’t feel any remorse. That angers me. I think he needs to do extensive community service, so he recognizes the severity of the situation. But don’t give him jail time. He’s young. Going to jail could destroy his chances of ever having a normal life.”
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<b>Qaliymah Pitts</b></br> <i>medical assistant</br> North Philadelphia</br>,/i> “He should be required to go around New Jersey and speak to students about the harmful effects of bullying — how it can ruin a life, [or] cause a suicide. He should do that for the next 20 years. Then, maybe he’ll realize the seriousness of what he did. He deprived someone of a life.”
Qaliymah Pitts
medical assistant
North Philadelphia
,/i> “He should be required to go around New Jersey and speak to students about the harmful effects of bullying — how it can ruin a life, [or] cause a suicide. He should do that for the next 20 years. Then, maybe he’ll realize the seriousness of what he did. He deprived someone of a life.”
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Should a photo ID be required every time you vote in Pennsylvania?
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<b>Christian Bradbury </b></br> <i>graphic artist </br> Fairmount</i></br> “No. That stops people from voting. And not enough people vote, as it is. Getting a photo ID in Philadelphia is a big hassle. I had to stand in line for hours to get mine at the DMV here. That’s an unnecessary obstacle for people.”
Christian Bradbury
graphic artist
Fairmount
“No. That stops people from voting. And not enough people vote, as it is. Getting a photo ID in Philadelphia is a big hassle. I had to stand in line for hours to get mine at the DMV here. That’s an unnecessary obstacle for people.”
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<b>Patrick Dolan </b></br> <i>student </br> Washington Square West</br></i> “There should be some form of ID required to avoid fraud, but a photo isn’t any guarantee that the ID hasn’t been tampered with. Just have the person show something indicating their name and address. It could be a utility bill or library card.”
Patrick Dolan
student
Washington Square West
 “There should be some form of ID required to avoid fraud, but a photo isn’t any guarantee that the ID hasn’t been tampered with. Just have the person show something indicating their name and address. It could be a utility bill or library card.”
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<b>Tara Inman-Bellofatto </b></br> <i>woodshop supervisor</br> Clementon, N.J</br></i> “No. The timing of the new Pennsylvania law is very suspect. I just think the Republicans are trying to suppress the potential votes for Obama in November. The new law is a way of disenfranchising folks who otherwise would vote for Obama.”
Tara Inman-Bellofatto
woodshop supervisor
Clementon, N.J
 “No. The timing of the new Pennsylvania law is very suspect. I just think the Republicans are trying to suppress the potential votes for Obama in November. The new law is a way of disenfranchising folks who otherwise would vote for Obama.”
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<b>Danella McCole</b></br> <i>student </br> Washington Square West</br></i> “Yes. The government should take your photo while you’re standing in line at the polling place — free of charge. Then your photo could be placed on file for future reference. The next time you want to vote — just show your face. They match your face to the photo on file — and you should be allowed to vote.”
Danella McCole
student
Washington Square West
 “Yes. The government should take your photo while you’re standing in line at the polling place — free of charge. Then your photo could be placed on file for future reference. The next time you want to vote — just show your face. They match your face to the photo on file — and you should be allowed to vote.”
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Should the media identify anti-LGBT hate-crime victims?
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<b>Tanisha Glenn</b></br> <i>sales associate </br> Yeadon</br></i> “Only with the victim’s consent. Preferably, the victim will tell the police to keep their identity protected. The victim should take that step. And the police should respect their wishes. But if that doesn’t happen, the media should still ask for consent before publishing the victim’s name.”
Tanisha Glenn
sales associate
Yeadon
 “Only with the victim’s consent. Preferably, the victim will tell the police to keep their identity protected. The victim should take that step. And the police should respect their wishes. But if that doesn’t happen, the media should still ask for consent before publishing the victim’s name.”
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<b>Richard Hindman</b> </br> <i>sales associate</br> Lindenwold, N.J.</br></i> “No. That just makes it easier for other haters to find the person. They become vulnerable to more violence. It would also discourage other victims from coming forward. Out the perpetrator — not the victim. This is just common sense.”
Richard Hindman
sales associate
Lindenwold, N.J.
 “No. That just makes it easier for other haters to find the person. They become vulnerable to more violence. It would also discourage other victims from coming forward. Out the perpetrator — not the victim. This is just common sense.”
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<b>Gabriel Stemmer</b></br> <i>barrista</br> Bella Vista</br></i> “It’s a public-safety issue. I’m all for the media covering hate crimes, because that has a deterrent effect. But show some sensitivity to the victims. For people’s safety, it should be kept anonymous — unless specified otherwise. Philly has a long way to go to be called an LGBT sanctuary.”
Gabriel Stemmer
barrista
Bella Vista
 “It’s a public-safety issue. I’m all for the media covering hate crimes, because that has a deterrent effect. But show some sensitivity to the victims. For people’s safety, it should be kept anonymous — unless specified otherwise. Philly has a long way to go to be called an LGBT sanctuary.”
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<b>Anna Wolf</b></br> <i>condiment manufacturer </br> Washington Square West</i> </br> “No. That could expose the victim to continued violence, in any form. The media should exercise sensitivy and discretion. You don’t want to overly isolate the crime. But obviously there’s a stigma [to being LGBT]. That’s what contributed to the crime being committed in the first place.”
Anna Wolf
condiment manufacturer
Washington Square West
“No. That could expose the victim to continued violence, in any form. The media should exercise sensitivy and discretion. You don’t want to overly isolate the crime. But obviously there’s a stigma [to being LGBT]. That’s what contributed to the crime being committed in the first place.”
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Should the R rating for the documentary “Bully” be lowered to PG-13?
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<b>Matthew Khon </b></br> <i>student</br> Center City</i></br> “Yes. Forget the R rating. The documentary should be available to the widest audience possible. It sensitizes people, and save lives. I was bullied a lot growing up. I’m straight, but people thought I was gay. That makes me see the importance of the issue.”
Matthew Khon
student
Center City
“Yes. Forget the R rating. The documentary should be available to the widest audience possible. It sensitizes people, and save lives. I was bullied a lot growing up. I’m straight, but people thought I was gay. That makes me see the importance of the issue.”
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<b>Mikhail King</b></br> <i>student </br> Center City</i></br> “Yes. I’ve dealt with bullying all my life. It’s a horrible, scarring experience. I would have felt better about myself if this movie was available when I was growing up. Don’t make access difficult by requiring an adult to be present. If you limit who can can see it, you limit the good it can do.”
Mikhail King
student
Center City
“Yes. I’ve dealt with bullying all my life. It’s a horrible, scarring experience. I would have felt better about myself if this movie was available when I was growing up. Don’t make access difficult by requiring an adult to be present. If you limit who can can see it, you limit the good it can do.”
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<b>Kelsey Niziolek </b></br> <i>student</br> Italian Market</br></i> “Yes. That restriction makes no sense. Any teen who wants to see it should be allowed. It’s unrealistic to require an adult to be with them. If a parent wants to be there, fine. But adults aren’t around when kids are bullied. Their attendance shouldn’t be required for a kid to see the documentary.”
Kelsey Niziolek
student
Italian Market
 “Yes. That restriction makes no sense. Any teen who wants to see it should be allowed. It’s unrealistic to require an adult to be with them. If a parent wants to be there, fine. But adults aren’t around when kids are bullied. Their attendance shouldn’t be required for a kid to see the documentary.”
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<b>James Simpson </b></br> <i>student</br> Italian Market</br> </i> “Yes. I don’t trust for the rating system. It’s very arbitrary — a small group of people making big decisions. They’re disconnected from the actual situation. And they’re open to social and political manipulation. So why not let kids make their own choices in this case?”
James Simpson
student
Italian Market
 “Yes. I don’t trust for the rating system. It’s very arbitrary — a small group of people making big decisions. They’re disconnected from the actual situation. And they’re open to social and political manipulation. So why not let kids make their own choices in this case?”
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