Henry Rollins Interview (clip 16)

A high school in Mississippi canceled its senior prom because a lesbian student wanted to attend with her girlfriend. Instead of addressing LGBTQ issues directly, the school chose to cancel the event, making the student a scapegoat. The decision was criticized for its lack of transparency and courage. The student fears backlash from peers, but there is hope that more understanding students will recognize that being homosexual is not a choice or a fault.

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