All citizens of Canada are entitled to their own beliefs. This goes for both Marc Hall and the Durham Catholic School Board. Marc Hall, being a homosexual citizen is entitled to have equality rights in this country. These rights are unalienable. Examining the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms it guarantee’s certain political rights to Canadian citizens and civil rights for everyone in Canada. This means homosexuals have rights which should not be infringed upon. Durham Catholic High school do not have the right to discriminate against gays and lesbians. Similar to how Marc Hall is entitled to rights, the Durham Catholic School Board is also entitled to rights for their beliefs. Freedom of religion in Canada is constitutionally protected rights, allowing believers the Freedom to assemble and worship without limitation. Therefore Durham Catholic High school has the right to fight against anyone who is attempting to infringe upon their rights and anyone who is going against their rules. By Marc attending their school, they feel he should abide by their rules and respect their beliefs otherwise he is intruding. The school is entitled to their private religious beliefs.
In a school that Marc Hall felt comfortable and welcomed in for so many years, he never expected such rejection. Marc stated how he felt as if his school had caved
down on him. The principals at Durham Catholic High school discriminated Marc for being different. They denied him of his rights that he is entitled to. As a homosexual, Marc is entitled to have Equality Rights in this country. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guaranteed political rights to citizens like Marc Hall. Therefore he should not be discriminated against for his sexual preference and should be permitted to attend his high school prom with whomever he decides to bring.
The principals at the school Marc Hall attends denied his access into the prom with his significant other. Being a Catholic high school it is common that they would prefer to privatize a queer. The principals at Durham Catholic High school discriminated against Marc for being queer mainly because of their beliefs. They are entitled to rights as Catholics. The principals of the school board stated that when a student joins and attends their school as a Catholic or not they must follow the rules of their school, if they don’t, they have the option to go to another school. Durham Catholic High school is entitled to rights for their beliefs. Religious Canadian citizens have Freedom of Religion in this country which is a constitutionally protected right allowing believers the Freedom to worship without limitation.
In my opinion Marc Hall should not be discriminated against for being different. Marc is a humble citizen and should not be treated differently than any other citizen or student attending prom for his sexual preferences. By attending prom he is not imposing or hurting others in any way. He is simply attending prom like any other student with the difference of preference. I agree with the fact that Marc Hall should obtain victory and be able to attend prom. The idea of equality
speaks to the conscious of all humanity, the dignity of worth that is due each human being and since Marc Hall is a Roman Catholic trying to be himself he should not be discriminated against.
Consider the fact that in Ontario the Catholic school system is funded by Ontario tax payers. Perhaps the biggest reason they are in the wrong to discriminate. Caitlyn, good blogs, but use more paragraphs.
ReplyDelete