Why I Love The Wild Hunt

[pt_tangles]

It's because Jason is so willing to hear other points of view, and even reconsider his own position when new information comes to light.  Kudos to you, man!

http://www.wildhunt.org/2007/05/re-thinking-pentacle-face-paint-issue.html

Since some commenters disagreed with my comments concerning a high-school girl who was sent home (twice) after coming to school with pentacles painted on her face, I thought I would re-visit the issue and discuss some of the larger themes this brings up.

First off, concerning the girl, it was brought to my attention that the press coverage left out some details concerning her motivations. It seems the pentacles were painted on after she experienced harassment from students and teachers for wearing a pentacle necklace.

"Though I do need to explain my daughters action on painting the pentagram on her face. She has had necklaces taken from her by faculty, she has had other students rip them right off her neck. She said if its painted on my skin they can not take it away from me."

--Phae

Comments

[droops.livejournal.com]

An interesting case, I hadn't heard about it before. Where did you first hear about this?

[pt_tangles]

NFP, actually - then the Wild Hunt (my source for all news Pagan):

http://community.livejournal.com/nonfluffypagans/821653.html
http://syndicated.livejournal.com/the_wildhunt/359846.html

and then the updates:

http://syndicated.livejournal.com/the_wildhunt/360101.html
http://community.livejournal.com/nonfluffypagans/823266.html

NFP seems to take the side of the school (which is becoming a very common thing for them - so they are always an interesting read on issues like this. Even when I think that most of them are wrong).

--Phae

Thanks!

[mythworker.livejournal.com]

I strive to be open and fair, and I'm glad that it comes across.

Re: Thanks!

[pt_tangles]

You're welcome :) I think you do a very good job at keeping an openminded and moderate stance.

--Phae