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Originally posted by Christien
I didn't suggest financially (or otherwise) punishing Exxon. What I said is that I don't think they should have any say in school policy or curriculum.
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I think you are confusing the issue. Exxon does NOT have any say in the school's curriculum. In no way does Exxon dictate what the school does and does not teach. Exxon simply sends the school money to support the education of our youth.
Now then, the SCHOOL seems to be saying that they would be concerned that Exxon would pull their funding IF they showed the movie. That may or may not be true. However, it is the SCHOOL, not Exxon, that is setting the curriculum.
If the school wanted to show the movie they could show the movie. If they lose Exxon's funding, then they lose it. Maybe Gore could pony up the extra cash, who knows.
It's just like anything else, if you go to any University many if not most of the buildings are built with private money which was donated. Those donors are spoken of with reverence and respect, even if they have a few skeletons in their closet.