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Gay pay.

Discussion in 'News & Current Events' started by exscentric, Oct 17, 2011.

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  1. exscentric

    exscentric Well-Known Member
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    From Crosswalk enews this morning:


    Gay or Straight? Check Yes or No


    This year, Chicago's Elmhurst College became the first in the nation to add a question about sexual orientation on its 2012-13 admission application, WORLD News Service reports. The private college, affiliated with the United Church of Christ -- a denomination that endorsed same-sex marriage in 2005, asks students, "Would you consider yourself a member of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender community?" If students answer yes, they are eligible for a diversity scholarship totaling up to one-third the cost of tuition. Gary Rold, Elmhurst's dean of admissions, said, "I thought from the recruitment standpoint we might be more proactive [in attracting gay students]." But will heterosexual students facing loan burdens "be compelled to consider 'broader' sexual horizons?" asks Nathan Harden of National Review. He says it's absurd that a school "that knocks one-third off the sticker price of 'an education' because of sexual orientation [is] effectively doling out tens of thousands of dollars on the basis of students' bedroom behavior."
     
    #1 exscentric, Oct 17, 2011
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    This is a really dumb idea. The only logical conclusion is that it will become an all gay bankrupt college.

    Gives the term "party school" a whole new meaning.
     
    #2 targus, Oct 17, 2011
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    Turn it around and they'd be sued up their rears!!! Yeah - equality my foot.
     
    #3 annsni, Oct 17, 2011
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    Well, somone could honestly say they are "gay" (ie - happy) but that doesnt mean they are a homosexual!! :thumbsup:
     
    #4 Salty, Oct 17, 2011
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    I presume since they are a private college and assuming they do not accept federal funds, they can set whatever criteria they desire for admittance and financial aid.
     
    #5 InTheLight, Oct 17, 2011
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    If Veterans use the GI bill, that possibly could be considered recieving federal funds - not sure if that is the case, but still could be.
     
    #6 Salty, Oct 17, 2011
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    The median income of homosexuals is higher than the national median.
     
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    That may or may not be true, but what is true is gdy couples have more disposable income.
     
    #8 Bro. Curtis, Oct 17, 2011
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