Should a Catholic school be permitted to dismiss a lesbian teacher who’s pregnant?

 


Elizabeth Van Zandt
student | Bella Vista
“The Catholic school is within their rights to do that. When you go into a private institution, you have to adapt to their beliefs. Ethically, I don’t agree with what the school did, but legally, I believe they’re within their rights. It would be different if the school were public.”

 


Alexandra Watson
personal trainer | South Philadelphia
“Why did she want to work there in the first place? I would never work for an employer that doesn’t understand my lifestyle or views me as immoral. It’s really unfortunate that she’s in this situation. But if it were me, I’d just walk away. This isn’t the moment to become a martyr.”

 


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