San Diego students dismiss Westboro Baptist Church

Gay and Lesbian Times  Oct 22 09

School protest/counter protest draws hundreds

With messages of love and peace, a sea of rainbows branded the crowd of protesters outside San Diego High School on Oct. 16. San Diego students, mostly from nearby San Diego City College and San Diego High School counter protested six members of the Westboro Baptist Church (WBC) around 2 p.m.

According to city college student Aaron Brown, “It was a lot of drama,” he said, noting it was much to do about nothing.

San Diego High School is comprised of six smaller schools, each with their own principal.

“The teachings at San Diego High School are consistent with every other school in our district,” said Jack Brandais of the communications department for San Diego City Schools in response to WBC claims the school “teaches studen…

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