My former teacher was fired for his beliefs on gay marriage

[buckeye4rnr]

While I'm not gay I have no problem with two people of the same sex getting married. I find it quite shameful that my former teacher was let go by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati for his beliefs.

Best teacher I ever had and I certainly don't agree with a lot of his political standings but I've gotta give him my support on this.

http://www.700wlw.com/pages/EddieTra...ticle=10802424

A high school administrator was fired today for expressing his support for same sex marriage.


The Archdiocese of Cincinnati confirms that Purcell Marian Assistant Principal Michael Moroski was dismissed today.


Moroski was placed on leave last week after sharing his views on his personal blog.


Moroski says the school offered to keep him on until June if he would sign papers taking back his earlier statements. He refused.


Story filed on Sunday, February 10, 2013


Take it down or give up your job-that was the decision facing Purcell Marian assistant principal Mike Moroski after comments he made on his personal website in support of gay marriage. It drew the attention of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.


Local 12 reporter Adam Clements spoke with students, who say they support Moroski 100% and plan on fighting to save his job.


It started with a blog entry on the personal website of Mike Moroski, one in which he stated he supported gay marriage. The Catholic Archdiosese of Cincinnati told him to take it down and Moroski refused. Now with his job hanging in the balance, his students are showing that they've got his back. Iain Applebee, a Purcell Marian student, says "He connects with people. He's more than just an administrator."


Moroski was placed on administrative leave last week and already the student body is feeling the effects. "Now that he's gone, it's just like there's a giant black hole where he once was."


Iain Applebee is one of many students helping to organize a number of protests this week in support of Moroski. He says punishing the assistant principal for expressing his own personal beliefs on his own personal website is an injustice. "I was kind of mad, but it seemed like the very thing the Catholic Church would do. So I was not surprised, but I was shocked that it would happen to him."


The comments in question are still posted to the site. Moroski says "I unabashedly believe that gay people should be allowed to marry.. ethically.. morally.. and legally. I believe this."


Applebee believes the vast majority of students will stand behind Moroski. He says "It's only right to be there for someone who's always been there for so many. We will not give in..we're going to make ourselves heard..and we're not going to forget."


And right now.. the Archdiosease is not releasing any comment on the issue. So far, no official permanent action has been taken regarding the job status of Mike Moroski but it does figure to be an interesting week at Purcell.. with a number of student organized protests planned.


Regardless of what happens with Moroski's job... this more than likely won't be the last time we hear from him. Another recent entry on his website indicates he plans on running for Cincinnati City Council in 2017.

http://www.local12.com/news/local/st...fuD0FP8Xg.cspx

[buckeye4rnr]

Here's the post that got him fired... http://mikemoroski.com/2013/01/choose-your-battles/

[Southbridge]

I understand people have very strong feelings on both sides of this issue. But what did he expect working for the Archdiocese? I feel bad for the man being out of a job, but as in a lot of things in life you either need to toe the line or leave the organization.

[sniper7]

Sometimes you just have to know that your job is not a place where some things should be talked about. Good for him sticking to his beliefs though. There are always more jobs.

[DavieD55]

I see what is taking place here but most folks would rather turn a blind eye to it.

[buckeye4rnr]

Sometimes you just have to know that your job is not a place where some things should be talked about. Good for him sticking to his beliefs though. There are always more jobs.

He didn't ever talk about it while in school, they had the problem because of a post on his personal blog

[Fmedges]

He didn't ever talk about it while in school, they had the problem because of a post on his personal blog

Just like that girl teacher in Colorado. I think we can all agree that she should of been fired. Yes what she did is actually bad and this isn't but they were both on personal websites.

[def90]

Well, you know how it is.. Talking about gays just might entice those easily impressionable kids and maybe even older folk that should just know better.

[TheGrey]

Personal blogs or not, people in teaching positions are considered teachers and representatives of the schools first, and people second. Just because someone's personal blog is theirs doesn't mean people turn a blind eye to what's written or posted. Privacy settings are there for a reason.

I'm personally sorry that he's been fired, especially as I imagine he's made a huge impact on a lot of young people. However, he had to have an inkling of the consequences if he was "caught." I hope another institution snaps him up quickly for their students.

[Melvin]

." I hope another institution snaps him up quickly for their students.

Yeh, wouldn't want to miss the opportunity to brainwash some other peoples kids. Fuckin sickening libturds spreading their deviance.