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Could I Get In Trouble At School For Participating in the Day of Silence?

I know that it's far off yet, but The whole LGBT-harassment thing has really affected my life because my friend as harassed for being gay so much that he killed himself. I wanted to participate in the DOS this year in memory if him, but I was wondering if I could possibly get in trouble for it. I want to purchase or make a shirt about the DOS (the only ones I've seen online you need to buy in bulk) so people would know why I'm not talking, but still.

who should i talk to before the day comes? like, should i tell my teachers? ask their permission? or am i aloud to do it without their permission?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Tell your teachers ahead of time. But if it is something that is important to you, then as long as they know ahead of time you should be ok. But definitely tell your teachers. If one of them has a problem with it, talk to the principal. So long as you have permission, no worries.

  • 1 decade ago

    At the school I'm going to after summer vacation, They hand out stickers to put on our shirts to make sure the teachers respect that we're staying silent.

    I really feel bad for you and your friend for having to go through that -hugs- I don't think you would but talk to the teacher about it and why you're doing it because some teachers might not be aware of DOS.

  • 1 decade ago

    Tell your teachers. Most schools that I know of are pretty receptive to it.

    That being said, the DOS is no way to honor the gay rights movement. We change things by speaking up, not by blindly refusing to talk. It would do more good to calmly and respectfully discuss your position.

    Obviously I don't particularly agree with a day of silence. But to each his own.

    Why not honor your friend's memory by talking to people, by showing them that there's nothing wrong with being gay?

  • E_Tard
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    Make up some 3 x 5 cards you can hand out when people ask why you're not talking. I know that writing something down gives me the chance to get my thoughts and intent in line before I open my mouth.

    You may talk to your teachers before hand - but show them the cards and let them know you're planning to hand them out.

    Sorry to hear about your friend, but it's great that you're taking a stand.

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  • ?
    Lv 4
    4 years ago

    no longer speaking may be considered insubordination. you would be able to get in situation in case you haven't any longer have been given permission out of your instructors of administrative approval. Sorry, in case you intend to take part, the secret is to get the ball rolling weeks or months going until now the day of silence. At my college, I took an fairly lively approach. I asked administration months in develop for permission. To get the observe out, we made approximately 20 posters and hung them around the college. ultimately, we related to scholars for the time of the bulletins. We additionally made a video and offered out of buttons after 2 days of promoting them.

  • Unless you are in uniform like I was then no yo shouldn't. The right to assemble is a protected right :D You don't have to tell anyone, and the T-shirt idea is awesome. A lot of people at my school did and it conveyed the message further.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    If you are truly committed to this, then it shouldn't matter what others think or what the consequences will be. Sometimes we have to stand up for what we believe in. America was created this way. Many have been killed for their belief's, knowing it could happen. It is up to you to figure out. How important is this to you?

    Source(s): A STRONG BELIEF IN ONE'S RIGHT TO STAND UP FOR WHAT THEY BELIEVE IN!!!
  • 1 decade ago

    at our school we have students who get passes to do it. That's because we have a Gay Straight Alliance Group at our school. Talk to the principle your teachers.

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