Updated: 'The Question' causes furor at local high school

[PianoBlack]

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Grahamsville — Several television news crews from New York City are camped outside the Tri-Valley Central School following the story in today's Times Herald-Record about what question a school security guard asked a 14-year-old female student.

The girl was called out of class by a security guard during a school sweep last week to make sure no kids had backpacks or other banned bags.

Samantha Martin had a small purse with her that day.

That's why the security guard, ex-Monticello cop Mike Bunce, asked her The Question.

She says he told her she couldn't have a purse unless she had her period. Then he asked, "Do you have your period?"

Samantha was mortified.

She says she thought, "Oh, my God. Get away from me." But instead of answering, she just walked back into class.
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I went to this high school! I can't believe that this! What's next? A gynecological exam to prove they are on their period? Maybe a doctors note? What if guys want to carry purses?

[galledgoblin]

1. What if guys want to carry purses?

I wholeheartedly support and encourage this method as a protest.