What do you think of the family suing the school for showing "brokeback mtn" ?

Question

I agree that teacher should never have shown that movie,but,come on people.....suing the school for $500,000 in "damages" to their child?Give me a break.I think they are just out to get money,and this was their golden opportunity,and they have seized it....what do you think?

Answer 1

They should get that and more.If reading a Bible in class can be considered bad.They school is lucky the parents aren't suing for more,or more parents are suing.

Answer 2

First, what was the age of the child watching the movie---are we talking about a 5 year old that has no way to process the movie or a 17 year old that can?

Secondly, I think the intent of the teacher was good--expose the kids to issues of diversity--get them thinking about where they stand on "the gay issue", make them learn to think for themselves and figure out how to logically back up their arguments. On the other hand, the teacher must have known that there would be at least one kid or parent that would be offended by the movie. Perhaps she/he should have considered sending home a waiver form allowing the students to watch the movie if it was approved of by their parents and providing an alternative for the kids who did not get the approval. This may have circumvented the legal issues or at least given the school district more of a leg to stand on.

Just some thoughts....

Answer 3

Since it does seem to be a bad judgment call on the part of the teacher, I think the teacher should be fired. But for monetary damages, they need to show some harm was done, and I don't see how you could prove that. Also, it would be hard to say that the school was responsible -- I doubt they approved the showing.

If parents don't want their kids to learn about alternative sexual lifestyles, just don't let them leave the house, watch TV, or read anything. The parents are free to give their opinion on the morality of such lifestyle, but they can't keep their kids from seeing it, so it's hard to say that any sort of harm was done in this case.

Answer 4

i bet you if it was a religious movie millions would be on the line. a movie about a gay relationship between sheep farmers was in no way informative. how do you know if this child has ever been exposed to something of this nature. it is not the schools place to direct such topics of conversation. there is a line and the school crossed it, or at least the teacher did. and hey, if a judge can sue for 65 million for a pair of pants, surely these folks are due the 500k.

Answer 5

To some, lawsuits are like winning the lottery. They see an opportunity to make money and they run with it. It is a totally selfish act which will only take money from the school and put it in the hands of lawyers.

Answer 6

I agree with you. It should not have been shown without prior approval by parents but everyone today is money hungry. Always looking for a way to make a fast buck. And the lawyers that take these cases.....

Answer 7

I think that the school should be sued. No matter how much the school gets, there's really no amount of money to repay the "damages" of nude images in the childerens head.

Answer 8

I think the teacher should be fired, but don't you think the school itself should be held some responsibility if say the Principal knew the teachers intentions?

And yes they are out to make a quick buck

Answer 9

I agree - just after the money - easy money at that - because knowing the judicial system they will give them something for their poor child's misery - lets face it - the child sat all the way through it then - so they weren't that badly affected.

Answer 10

Well if your gonna sue go for it but although I personally don't have a problem with the movie itself if viewed voluntarily it should not be forced on others and certainly Not in schools. I have not seen it. my choice.