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[Mr. Roboto]

A gay high school student in Alice, Texas, says he was kicked off the cheerleading squad and suspended after kissing another male student.

The cheerleader, who wishes to remain anonymous, was caught on a surveillance camera, reports 6 News, which leads him and his family to believe that he was being monitored and targeted because he's gay.

"They never check cameras for anything unless something is stolen," he said. "We would be the ones getting caught because I'm sure we were the only ones, sexual orientation wise, being caught like that."

The cheerleader also stated that public affection is not an uncommon among the students at Alice High School, which he claims is further proof of the discrimination he's facing.

"In this school [kissing] is everywhere, if that were the case, suspending everyone for that, half the school would be suspended," he said.

The student's parents told 6 News that when they met with a school administrator they learned that the school is reviewing the principal's decision to suspended their son and they could expect news next week. The family added that they are prepared to start a fight if their son isn't reinstated on the squad.



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[freedom78]

Everything's bigger in Texas...including bigotry.

[PERM BANNED]

Have any other students been punished for displays of affection? Is there a policy against it?

[MrsBrisby]

Even if there is a rule against affection, a suspension is extreme. Maybe a warning or possibly detention would be more suitable. Suspending him and kicking him off the cheer squad is something else entirely. It seems like prejudice.

[Mr. Roboto]

I find it strange that they "caught" him doing this through a security camera. Getting kicked off the squad seems a bit extreme to say the least. Also I read that another varsity cheerleader is currently pregnant but was not kicked off the squad. [blockquote]Some other parents agreed the boy was being unfairly punished, KRIS reported. They told the station one cheerleader who had a child and another who is currently pregnant are still on the team and have not faced any disciplinary action.[/blockquote] I mean...c'mon now.

[PERM BANNED]

I didn't catch the part where they said he was kicked off. Yea, sounds pretty blatant to me. Hopefully they resolve it and he's back on the team soon.

[artcinco]

Wasn't this the plot for the season opener of Glee?

[Hula]

Wasn't this the plot for the season opener of Glee?

lol

[Hula]

I find it strange that they "caught" him doing this through a security camera. Getting kicked off the squad seems a bit extreme to say the least. Also I read that another varsity cheerleader is currently pregnant but was not kicked off the squad.

[blockquote]Some other parents agreed the boy was being unfairly punished, KRIS reported. They told the station one cheerleader who had a child and another who is currently pregnant are still on the team and have not faced any disciplinary action.[/blockquote]
I mean...c'mon now.

amazing, like free said everything is bigger in texas including the bigotry

[sayJ]

Good to see the kid's parents taking a stand in this issue, Male cheerleader kissing another male leads to suspension. Texas school is generally not on the nation's radar, but because of this the highschool is going through a national scrutiny. School officials have said they are examining the suspension. Sounds like invasion of privacy, without due cause. If I were the cheerleader I would sue for emotional damage.