Your voice: What do you think of Richmond trustees passing the SOGI policy?

From top left, clockwise: 

Aaron Yeong

Student

I think the idea that we start to promote more gender neutral is a good step forward. But I can see the concern on the other side, that talking about these things with children very young can be confusing. But I do think that it’s something that is worth discussing.

Iris Tarry

Retired

I support it. Because if seniors are being badly treated by others, you don’t want that. We can do nothing about it; we just get older, whether we like it or not. It’s the same for those students.

Eden Zhang

Eco tour guide

I don’t like it. I think we should respect human nature. I respect individual’s choices, but I don’t think we should carry it out as a public policy in the public schooling system. 

Jackie Zhou

IT

I think the society is moving forward and choices are made at different times to meet certain needs. Now that the policy is proposed and passed by the majority, it shows that it’s necessary. It might be proved to be wrong later, then it’s a lesson; it might be proved to be right, then it is a revolution.

Lorraine Smith

Retired

I think that’s great. I think that’s how it should be. I think acceptance of other things is best for everybody.