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Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews doesn't hold back on Safe Schools

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Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews didn’t hold back his thoughts on Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s decision to investigate the Safe School Coalition.

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The PM capitulated to right wing Liberal back benchers who have labeled the anti-bullying program a gay and lesbian indoctornation  program.

In his statement the Premier said he was tired of the attitudes of Liberal MPs and singled out South Australian senator Cory Bernardi.

Since he posted his thoughts on Facebook yesterday morning the Labor premier’s post has been shared over 2,500 times and attracted over 750 comments.

Read Mr Andrews comment below.


 

Wow.
The Liberals now plan to “investigate” (meaning: ultimately shut down) the Safe Schools Coalition, a program that looks after teenagers who are getting bullied at school.

Why?

Take a guess.

Because this particular program is designed to help a particular group of teenagers: those who are attracted to the same-sex.

After all, they’re far more likely to get bullied at school – and this program is designed to make them feel safe.

Now some Liberals have discovered it, and want to see the end of it.
Here’s what I think.

Schools have to be a safe place for every kid – no exceptions.

Teachers have to be given the tools to deal with every situation – no excuses.
And there is absolutely nothing wrong with this effective little program, which achieves the above two aims and nothing more.

But let’s be honest here: I don’t think these extreme Liberals are actually offended by the structure of the program, or the teachers who lead it.

I just think they’re offended by the kids who need it.
They don’t like the fact that some young people might be different.

And I’m sick of it.

I’m sick of Liberal politicians telling our kids that there’s something wrong with them – when there isn’t.

I’m sick of Liberal politicians trying to push us all back, whenever we all take a few steps forward.

Cory Bernadi says teenagers are too young to know about love and care and acceptance.
Well, I can assure you, Senator: they know a whole lot more about it than you.

 

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