Nick, let me rephrase that ...
if A GROUP OF ADULTS worked together in a PROFESSIONAL environment (90% of employment situations) it would not be tolerated and would bring with it huge legal issues.
did you employ anyone who is gay? no ... you employed a bunch of the assholes that were the problem in public schools ... would anyone who is gay have been able to work in your environment? no way!! you probably would have all ignored him or incorrectly flattered yourself by thinking that he was trying to hit on you ... my point, he would have been treated differently.
when you beat each other up, its a case of all the bullies gathering together to behave childishly - all consenting - even the dickheads who stuck around to be treated like shit in the hope of making some bucks or getting free ... you know.
We are talking about situations where teenagers are *seriously* hurt because of who they are - not a bunch of 20 - 50 year old children whose work involves the fun activities in your office.
Adults have 'niche groups' of every kind - we have the choice whether or not to put ourselves into offensive situations ... why shouldn't teenagers have the same opportunities open to them?
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