GOP Opposes Use of State Funds to Counsel Gay Students

Is it really too much to spend $36,624 (average annual high school teacher’s salary) if it might help to save a life or keep a child from turning to alcohol or drugs? I am deeply saddened by the actions of LaFollette. I feel that if taxpayers were fully aware of the ways in which tax dollars are spent, including but not exclusive to the state Assembly, Senate on up to the U.S. Congress, as well as both the executive and judicial branches, there would be an uprising in this country the likes of which could be devastating to our entire system of government.

I wish there had been a program like Uribe’s when I was in school. I went through school always knowing that I was somehow different but not knowing why. I wished I had someone to talk to. Someone who would listen and support me.

All people have rights. I will not abide by the attitude that adults are the only persons with rights. Children have rights too and it is high time we all recognize this as a fact and lend support and not try to tear down or shut the closet door on gays or any other group for that matter.

I applaud the work of Uribe and hope that it continues in a big way.

ROBERT S. BILHEIMER

South Pasadena