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Bullying ad should have been worded differently

Why so specific about “homophobic and transphobic” bullying? All bullying is wrong.

I was reading my Leader newspaper today when I came across the “Celebrate Diversity” full page ad (Feb. 26).

Although I commend everyone for wearing pink on Feb. 27 as a stand against bullying, I was shocked that the Surrey Teachers’ Association message about bullying was not to take a stand against bullying in general, but against “homophobic and transphobic” bullying.

Why so specific? All bullying is wrong. I think the ad is troublesome and should have been worded differently.

 

Terri-Lynn Tuhkala

Surrey